THE SMALLEST GENESIS IS A QUICK AND QUIRKY HATCH | 2023 GENESIS GV60 REVIEW

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The Genesis GV60 Performance is presented as a quick and quirky luxury electric crossover, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The reviewer highlights its impressive acceleration, particularly the "Boost Mode" which delivers a claimed 3.8-second 0-60 mph time, and notes that even without Boost Mode, it achieves 4.1 seconds. The interior is praised for its luxurious materials, unique design elements like the rotating shifter orb, and spaciousness, especially for rear passengers, surpassing competitors like the Polestar 2 and Volvo C40. However, the reviewer finds the adaptive suspension tuning to be somewhat at odds with the performance trim's sporty intentions, feeling a bit too soft and less polished than German or Swedish rivals, leading to some body roll and bounding over uneven surfaces. Real-world range was measured at approximately 230 miles, slightly below the EPA estimate but considered a good showing. Key criticisms revolve around the suspension's compromise between comfort and sportiness, and a desire for firmer springs or summer tires from the factory to better match the car's potent acceleration.