Video Summary
Interior:The interior design is considered “weird” but loved.
It features flat ovals, a signature of Genesis.
A crystal ball drive selector is a unique feature.
The interior has much storage space.
The glove compartment has a slide-out tray.
The door storage is narrow but has accent lighting.
Front seats are 14-way power adjustable on the driver’s side and 12-way for the passenger.
The car has a one-button feature to recline the seats into a relaxed position.
There is reclining in the back seats, but headroom gets a bit tight in the most reclined position.
The middle back seat is comfortable and head room clears with the flat floor.
Cargo:
There is 24 cubic feet of cargo space, which is ample for a small family.
Under-floor storage is available, is organized, but is not huge.
The 60/40 split-fold seats can be dropped for larger loads, although the releases are on the side.
Safety & Technology:
The car lacks a spare tire.
NHTSA has not rated the vehicle, but IIHS gave it Top Safety Pick Plus status.
It has active driver assist technology, and 10 airbags.
The liftgate is smart; it will open automatically if you stand there for three seconds with the key.
There is no wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the larger screen.
It has a 360-degree camera, and lots of available views for safety.
There is a face recognition ability on the B-pillar, and a fingerprint reader to start the car.
Performance:
The car has “boost” mode, with maximum power at 483 horsepower.
0-60 mph is about four seconds.
There are several levels of regenerative braking.
The car has a quiet cabin, with acoustic glass and active noise cancellation.
Steering ratio is prompt.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive helps propel the vehicle on wet roads.
On freeways with turns and bumps, there can be some disconnect with the front and rear suspension, leading to porpoising/floating.
Charging:
18 minutes to charge from 10-80%, with 250kW charger.
7 hours for 10-100% with a 48 amp level 2 charger.
Style:
The car’s color changes depending on the weather.
There is a zig-zag on the C-pillar, which gives it a hint of electrification.
Family:
Wide rear door opening, ease of entering the vehicle, and a flat floor are child-friendly.
The rear seats are reclinable.
Conclusion:
The car is fancy, confident, weird, charming, a good version of weird, “rich family-friendly,” and generally receives positive sentiments. It is easy to get right the right amount of acceleration.
This is “the Andre 3000 of electric SUV” because it’s so quirky.
For the base price of above $50,000 it is “rich family-friendly.”
It’s easy for kids to climb in.
For the standard version, rear wheel drive, range is at 294 miles, and has 225 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque.
One trim choice recommendation: the base $52,000 trim with standard rear wheel drive.
