Genesis is gearing up for the launch of the facelifted GV60, three years after the debut of the original. The electric crossover will likely benefit from mild visual tweaks focused on the front and rear bumpers, alongside a slightly larger battery pack and a few interior updates. Genesis inadvertently showed us the facelifted GV60 a few months ago in a now-deleted video, revealing most of the scheduled styling changes. The prototype spotted by our spy photographers is fully covered in camouflage, but the holes on the vinyl wrap confirm that this is the facelifted model.
The spy shots reveal a portion of the
lower bumper intake with the ADAS sensor and a honeycomb pattern, all but
confirming the earlier leaks. The same applies to the revised side intakes of
the front bumper that adopt a more conventional look. The upper and lower split
headlights of the prototype feature six and seven LED modules instead of the
existing model’s five. These could also be provisional units, set to be
replaced by more modern LED graphics. Other highlights include the
aero-friendly wheels and the tweaked shape of the rear spoiler. We also expect
Hyundai designers to freshen up the looks of the rear bumper, and maybe add new
options to the color palette.
The interior will likely benefit from the
latest infotainment software, improving the usability of the digital cockpit. A
welcome upgrade could be the addition of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto connectivity, a feature notably missing from the current model. Hyundai
unveiled the facelifted Ioniq 5 last March, giving us a good idea of what to
expect from the upcoming Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6. The electric crossovers
share the same E-GMP architecture, so it is safe to assume that the Genesis
will adopt the newer and slightly bigger 84 kWh battery pack, compared to the
existing 77.4 kWh unit. This change will likely result in longer range figures,
combined with potential aero improvements thanks to the “Active Air Skirt”.
There is no information about any changes
to the electric powertrains, so we assume they will be carried over. However,
Genesis will likely expand the lineup with the performance-focused GV60 Magma
bringing more power and a sharper chassis setup. The facelifted Genesis GV60 is
expected to debut in the coming months in Korea. The Tesla Model Y rival could
arrive just in time for the 2025 model year in the U.S. market.