Genesis is bringing the GV60 Magma to Spain as the first production model in its new high-performance line. The dual-motor electric crossover delivers up to 650 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, pairing that pace with upscale materials and comfort.
Stab the accelerator and the GV60 Magma lunges forward, pinning you to the seat as the digital speedometer flashes past 100 km/h. Genesis, Hyundai’s upmarket brand, has been building its European presence since 2021. Spain is its latest market, and the Magma is its opening move there. The new performance badge is meant to stand alongside BMW’s M and Lexus’s F as a mark of serious intent. Italian automotive outlets report a dual-motor all-wheel-lead setup producing 478 kW, or 650 horsepower, and 790 Nm of torque. Top speed is 264 km/h.
The car sits approximately 20 mm lower than the standard GV60, with a 10 mm wider track. Lowered suspension and flared arches frame the 21-inch forged wheels, while a pronounced rear spoiler completes the muscular look. Inside, Magma-specific seats offer ten-way electric adjustment, with dynamic side bolsters that respond to how you lead. Orange highlights and a Magma button mark the steering wheel; the button unlocks the car’s most aggressive settings. The wheel offers GT and Sprint modes, while a virtual gear shift accompanies Drift mode.
Two electric motors power all four wheels. Hit Boost mode and the full 650 horsepower comes alive for 15 seconds. The 84 kWh battery uses a dedicated thermal system to keep output steady under hard use, while Genesis claims a range of 425 kilometers. The virtual gear shift system, or VGS, mimics the torque interruptions and engine note of a classic performance car. A 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen system supplies the soundtrack, and the head-up display shows Boost status alongside simulated revs, with gear selection also visible. Quattroruote reports standard output of 447 kW (609 hp); Magma Boost adds 30 kW and 50 Nm for short bursts.
On Spanish roads, the GV60 Magma feels sharp yet composed. Simulated engine sounds and gear changes add drama to acceleration, while the chassis, which shares much with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, is tuned for a smoother ride. The car corners flat, with little body roll. Its weight is noticeable, but the balance lets it behave like a mid-engined sports car. Drift mode lets the rear step out, yet the car remains predictable for drivers who know its limits.
Il Sole 24 Ore reports that the GV60 Magma has electronically controlled springs and dampers working with torque vectoring. The outlet also cites an electronic limited-slip differential, plus a dedicated Drift Mode calibration. The battery supports DC charging from 10% to 80% in about 18 minutes at high-power stations, although sources cite different peak charging rates: 350 kW or 264 kW.
Genesis positions the GV60 Magma against the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric and Kia EV6 GT, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as a particular rival. The Ioniq 5 N shares much of the hardware but leans harder into pure sport; Genesis adds comfort and luxury, making the Magma less extreme and easier to live with day to day. Italian sources put luggage space at 670 liters with the rear seats up and 1,440 liters with them folded, giving the Magma a practical edge.
The price is put at 87,000 euros, about 10,000 euros above the Ioniq 5 N. Genesis is betting buyers will pay for the extra polish and exclusivity. The Spanish launch puts established luxury names in its sights, but the official price and delivery dates for Spain remain unconfirmed. Italian reports cite a starting price near 88,400 euros.
As the first production model in Genesis’s new high-performance line, the GV60 Magma is meant to carve out a place in Europe’s premium electric market. Its performance and technology come wrapped in comfort, aimed at drivers looking beyond performance figures alone. The model also opens Genesis’s electrified push in the region.
