Genesis GV60 Standard AWD

Overview

The 2025 Genesis GV60 Standard AWD is a head-turning luxury electric SUV, bringing distinctive Korean design and cutting-edge tech to the competitive US market. This all-wheel-drive variant offers a compelling blend of style, performance, and premium features. Key highlights include its advanced 800V architecture for rapid charging and a beautifully crafted interior. With a new price around $55,850 for this well-equipped trim based on 2024 figures, and used examples of the model line appearing around $36,950, it’s a stylish entry into premium EV ownership, ready to wow American drivers.

What's New for 2025?

For the 2025 model year, the Genesis GV60 Standard AWD sees thoughtful refinements rather than a complete overhaul. A key upgrade across the lineup is a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, keeping you connected on the go. While Genesis is transitioning to the NACS (Tesla) charge port for its EVs starting late 2024, it's still TBC if the 2025 GV60 will launch with it or receive it mid-cycle. Expect some fresh exterior color options and potentially minor feature shuffles to keep this electric gem shining bright in the US.

Design & Exterior

The GV60 Standard AWD boasts Genesis's "Athletic Elegance" design, featuring a sleek, coupe-like roofline and a distinctive clamshell hood. Its signature "Two Lines" LED headlights and taillights give it an unmistakable presence, day or night. Flush door handles contribute to its clean look. This trim typically rolls on stylish 19-inch alloy wheels. Dimensionally, it measures 177.8 inches in length, 74.4 inches in width (excluding mirrors), and 62.2 inches in height, making it perfectly sized for city cruises and highway journeys, turning heads wherever it goes.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the GV60 Standard AWD offers a "Beauty of White Space" cabin design, with high-quality materials and a futuristic Crystal Sphere shifter that’s pure theatre. Passenger comfort is excellent for four adults. Dominating the dash are dual 12.3-inch screens for the digital cluster and infotainment, supporting wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You get a decent 24.0 cubic feet of trunk space, expanding to a generous 50.0 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Plus, there's a handy, albeit small, 0.71 cubic foot frunk for your charging cables!

Performance & Driving Experience

The GV60 Standard AWD doesn't hang about, zipping from 0-60 mph in a brisk 5.3 seconds! Power comes from dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), one front and one rear, delivering a combined 234 kW (around 314 horsepower) and a hefty 446 lb-ft of torque for instant shove. Its all-wheel-drive system ensures confident handling in all conditions. The ride is generally smooth and comfortable, soaking up bumps well. Strong regenerative braking with i-Pedal mode allows for easy one-pedal driving, making city commutes a breeze.

Range, Battery & Charging

The GV60 Standard AWD is equipped with a 74 kWh usable battery pack, offering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of 251 miles – plenty for daily duties and road trips. Efficiency is rated at a respectable 3.39 mi/kWh. Thanks to its 800V architecture, DC fast charging is mega-quick, capable of hitting up to 350 kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up can take as little as 18 minutes. For home charging, the standard 11 kW on-board charger will replenish the battery in about 7-8 hours. It uses a CCS Type 1 port and features handy Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Genesis loads the GV60 Standard AWD with a comprehensive suite of safety tech. It proudly wears a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Standard driver-assistance features are extensive, including Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and lane keeping assist. This tech makes every drive safer and less stressful, giving you proper peace of mind.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Genesis offers a stellar warranty package for the GV60 Standard AWD. You get a 5-year/60,000-mile basic new vehicle warranty and an impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which importantly covers the electric motors. The EV battery is also covered for 10 years/100,000 miles, typically guaranteeing at least 70% capacity. Adding to the appeal, Genesis includes 3 years/36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance and connected services, making ownership even more convenient. The E-GMP platform has shown good reliability so far.