Genesis Plans Magma Performance Division, Shows GV60 Magma Concept

• Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma idea at an occasion forward of the New York auto present.
• A manufacturing model is not distant and is anticipated to guide the cost for a slew of high-performance Magma autos.
• Genesis mentioned it plans to launch a Magma mannequin for each car in its present lineup.

Together with the lavish Neolun idea, Genesis introduced plans to launch a performance-focused subbrand tonight, revealing the GV60 Magma idea throughout an occasion forward of the New York auto present. The Korean luxurious model mentioned the sporty GV60 variant could be very near manufacturing and can hit the highway quickly, probably turning into the primary manufacturing car beneath the Magma banner.

The GV60 Magma idea is derived from the model’s first EV, which shares its platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6. The GV60’s two siblings have already spawned efficiency fashions, the Ioniq 5 N and EV6 GT, with the previous reaching U.S. clients for the primary time later this 12 months. Though Genesis supplied no technical particulars on the GV60 Magma, we would not be shocked to see it share parts with the 576-hp EV6 GT or the 641-hp Ioniq 5 N.

What Genesis did reveal was the placing design, which builds off the GV60’s squat, aggressive proportions with beefy wheel arches—every with a pair of vents—and a spiky rear wing. The entrance bumper can be revised with a bigger consumption to assist cool the battery, motor, and brakes, whereas the rear positive factors a considerable diffuser. Uncommon fins sprout from the roof and direct air to the rear wing, whereas the Magma idea rides on eye-catching 21-inch wheels with an aero-disc design. Whereas Genesis did not present photographs, the cabin is claimed to pack bucket seats and nappa and suede leather-based upholstery with orange stitching.

Together with the GV60 Magma, Genesis confirmed off a collection of different autos which can be thought-about a part of the Magma program. First up was the GV80 Coupe idea, which debuted forward of final 12 months’s New York auto present and was the primary look for the vivid Magma paint colour. A manufacturing model was revealed in November with a barely toned-down look, however we would not be shocked to see a GV80 Coupe Magma arrive within the close to future.

There was additionally the G80 Magma Particular, a sporty model of the corporate’s mid-size luxurious sedan that’s being supplied completely within the Center East. Lastly was the X Gran Berlinetta idea, a slinky coupe created for the Gran Turismo online game and unveiled final December.

Genesis says that it plans to create a “high-performance” Magma mannequin for each car in its present lineup, which consists of the G70, G80, and G90 sedans together with the GV70 and GV80 crossovers and GV60 EV.

We’re curious to see the extent of efficiency the Magma variants ship, particularly for the reason that model has signed six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx as a model companion. He was current on the occasion and spoke glowingly of driving a model of the GV60 Magma idea.

Caleb Miller started running a blog about vehicles at 13 years outdated, and he realized his dream of writing for a automotive journal after graduating from Carnegie Mellon College and becoming a member of the Automobile and Driver crew. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to at some point personal one thing weird like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.