Genesis GV60 Magma and G80 Magma set for dynamic debut at Goodwood

spot_imgspot_img

Hyundai’s luxury arm Genesis has confirmed its GV60 Magma and G80 Magma electric performance models will hit the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) in July.

Although still in concept form, the two cars are officially locked in for a production debut – and both will come to Australia in 2025.

Until then, next month’s Goodwood FOS will be our first chance to hear and see the new Magma models in action. Both Magmas are electric only, and we expect they’ll emit the same hilariously convincing and thrilling engine notes offered with the Ioniq 5 N.

Genesis will also use the GV60 Magma to compete in Goodwood’s Shootout Sunday, a timed event to see which cars are the most dynamically impressive on show.

Lawrence Hamilton, Managing Director of Genesis Motor Europe, said: “With the festival’s rich history and passionate audience, it is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of our newly launched Magma program with dynamic hill climb runs, highlighting our modern and refined approach to performance.”

Apart from the Magmas on track, the Genesis stand will also host the X Gran Berlinetta concept, along with regular versions of the GV60, Electrified G80 and Electrified GV70 for those who’ve not yet explored the range.

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will run to the theme of ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating 130 years of automotive engineering and exploring the future of sustainable powertrains.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed will run over the weekend of July 11 to July 14.


PS: What do you think of the Magma line’s hero orange colour? I’d be very keen to see it in something a little closer to the N division’s Performance Blue…

Genesis GV60 Magma in Hyundai N's Performance Blue

Mike Stevens

Continue reading below for our earlier Magma reveal coverage


 

aria-label="Genesis GV60 Magma Concept reveal 2"

Alastair Crooks & Auto Daily

March 2024: GV60 Magma revealed

The Genesis GV60 Magma Concept will spawn a hot production car – and we’ll get it in Australia

Genesis has announced its performance arm will be called ‘Magma’ and has given us a preview of its first all-electric sports car with the GV60 Magma Concept.

According to the Korean firm, the Magma Program “reinterprets performance and luxury with the aim to showcase automotive innovation and technology”.

aria-label="Genesis Magma range"

The GV60 Concept isn’t the only Genesis to have been created from the Magma Program.

Genesis also identified the GV80 Coupe Concept, G80 Magma Special and X Gran Berlinetta Concept as cars that have “marked the brand’s expansion into the realm of high-performance cars”.

Speaking with Auto Daily’s exclusive partner Auto Express, Genesis’ Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke hinted that the GV60 Magma Concept is a concept in name only.

“We call it concept because we are not showing it yet. We are not telling you about [performance] numbers yet. But this is decided as part of the program of the Genesis GV60 and it’s coming very soon,” Donckerwolke said.

aria-label="genesis gv60 magma copy"

The Genesis GV60 Magma sits on the same E-GMP architecture as the Kia EV6 and Ioniq 5 – plus the hot new N version of the Hyundai.

We expect to see a little more power from the Genesis compared to the 478kW Hyundai, given that Donckerwolke said: “The hierarchy of performance goes from top down, this being the premium”, referring to the positioning of the GV60 Magma.

Battery and electric motor setup shouldn’t differ too much from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, however, with an 84kWh battery and electric motor on each axle. There’s scope for the Genesis to mimic a five-cylinder engine note, too.

aria-label="Genesis GV60 Magma Concept 2024"

On the outside, you’ll spot plenty of changes to the bodywork over the basic GV60.

There’s a wider track (40mm beyond than the standard GV60), lowered suspension and a new bumper to the front focusing on air intake and cooling functions for the batteries, electric motors and brakes. Outlets within the wheel arches help improve airflow and improve cooling for the brakes.

The Magma features 21-inch wheels (the same size as those on the Ioniq 5 N) in an aero-disc shape, further assisting brake cooling. A pair of fins have also emerged on the roof, channeling air onto a new spoiler, while a diffuser now dominates the lower end at the rear.

aria-label="Genesis GV60 Magma Concept reveal"

The GV60 interior has received a few tweaks, too.

There’s diamond-shaped quilting in most places – including on the floor – along with orange-coloured bucket seats and a lot of orange stitching throughout. The steering wheel also gets a top centre marker in orange.


When will the GV60 Magma go on sale?

We expect to see the production version of the GV60 Magma Concept launch overseas later this year.

Will the GV60 Magma come to Australia?

You bet.

We know the GV60 Magma will arrive next year as the first production model from Genesis’s Magma Program, and this concept car shown off at Genesis House in New York is very close to production-ready.

In Australia, the GV60 Magma will rival not only its Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sibling, but also the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model Y Performance.

Pricing will most likely extend beyond the Hyundai’s $111,000 price tag.

MORE: Genesis GV60 Magma official announcement


One more thing…

The Magma concept was revealed alongside a new large luxury SUV from Genesis called the Neolun Concept, which will also come to Australia – likely with the GV90 badge.

Genesis GV90 electric SUV: Neolun concept previews new flagship

 

Toyota 222D – the Group S Rally Car

This 560kW rallying MR2 could have seen Toyota conquer the stages, but instead fate intervened
spot_img

Further Reading

New Jeep Compass SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal

Jeep’s next-gen Compass mid-size SUV will take a multi-fuel approach, with electric, hybrid and petrol models confirmed