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NEW YORK – Genesis continues its New York reveal with the announcement of a deliberate sequence of efficiency autos. They'll all be known as “Magma” automobiles, impressed by the brilliant orange colour seen on the GV80 coupe idea ultimately yr's New York auto present. The colour X additionally seems on the Gran Berlinetta idea, which is playable in Gran Turismo. However the first manufacturing Magma automobiles would be the all-electric GV60 and mid-size G80 sedans.
The GV60 is the de facto chief of this system, and would be the first of the Magma automobiles to be launched globally and never as a limited-run automobile. Along with the vivid orange colour (which continues, a minimum of on this concept-form, to the painted seat backs and double-diamond distinction stitching), it options sweeping fender flares, giant grilles and vents for battery and powertrain cooling, and canards, fins. There are extra amenities. A rear wing for improved downforce and stability. Even the wheels have claimed aerodynamic advantages, with the covers diverting air to chill the brakes. Sadly, no precise efficiency particulars have been given. However primarily based on the Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, it appears like it’ll have Kia's twin motors with a minimum of 576 horsepower, if not the Ioniq 5 N's peak 641. And naturally, it’ll possible have sport-tuned adaptive suspension.
However the GV60 isn't the one Magma automotive on the way in which. There's additionally the typical wanting G80. It will get an identical therapy with an in depth physique package, bigger grilles and even some further hood vents. The whole automotive is lowered with a really tight wheel arch hole, and has the identical brightly coloured seats. Once more, no efficiency particulars got. What's worse is that it's a really limited-life automobile. Genesis didn’t say what number of it will produce, however they may solely be out there for the Center East markets.
The vary of Magma choices will possible increase past the GV60 and G80. The GV80 would appear like a pure extension, as its fastback model idea has largely impressed these different autos. And the GV70 and G70 would appear like cheap additions afterward. We'll be maintaining a detailed eye on particulars on the GV60 and G80 sooner or later.