Car and Driver tests Genesis’s 641-hp GV60 Magma

Car and Driver’s November 3 road test puts the 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma through its paces as Genesis’s first high-performance model. The U.S.-market all-wheel-drive EV uses an 84-kWh battery and dual motors rated at 600 hp and 546 lb-ft in normal operation; Boost Mode raises output to as much as 641 hp and 583 lb-ft.

Genesis quotes 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles. In its test, Car and Driver recorded 3.0 seconds to 60 mph and 11.1 seconds through the quarter-mile, but reported roughly 200 miles of highway range. The publication praised the car’s grip, steering and composed ride, while flagging a soft brake pedal, highway wind noise and limited rear-seat comfort. Those are the reviewer’s observations, not manufacturer claims.

The Genesis U.S. configurator lists a $69,950 starting MSRP before destination. A $1,545 freight charge and $650 Magma Orange paint bring the displayed build total to $72,145. The model uses 21-inch forged wheels, performance bucket seats, Virtual Gear Shift and Active Sound Design. Genesis says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes on a 350-kW/800-volt DC charger.

Availability is initially restricted to select retailers in California, New York and New Jersey, according to Car and Driver’s launch coverage. The trade-off is straightforward: the Magma delivers sports-car acceleration and sharper chassis tuning, but its EPA range is modest for an electric SUV, and the test identified cabin-comfort compromises. It is best understood as a performance-focused halo model, not a range-first family EV.