- Genesis describes its broader method to electrifying its lineup, which can embrace non-plug-in hybrids and vary extenders alongside full EVs.
- Its next-gen EVs will probably be constructed on a brand new rear-biased platform that guarantees to prioritize driving enjoyable, particularly within the Magma variations.
- The GV60 Magma would be the first within the producer’s new line of high-performance autos.
Hyundai’s luxurious model Genesis has modified course on its pledge to go absolutely electrical inside the subsequent 10 years. The excellent news for followers of electrification is that as an alternative pivoted to a twin technique that additionally entails hybrids.
The truth is, the automaker stated its next-generation hybrids won’t solely convey effectivity and efficiency features in comparison with as we speak’s fashions, however they may also borrow options that till now have principally been reserved for pure electrical autos.
Final yr, the worldwide head of Genesis, Mike Music, stated consumers clearly wished hybrids greater than pure EVs, and the corporate was already engaged on new electrified fashions to satisfy this want. Now the corporate is already testing prototypes for its future hybrid lineup, which additionally contains extended-range electrical autos (EREVs).
In keeping with Manfred Harrer, a lead engineer accountable for powertrains, efficiency will probably be a key concern guiding the creation of Genesis’ next-gen electrified autos. Harrer stated, “With my roots in car dynamics and efficiency, my newest mission to marry Genesis’ premium luxurious method with a efficiency method is extremely thrilling.”
Genesis GV60 Magma Idea
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We don’t know a lot in regards to the model’s upcoming EREVshowever Harrer did share some notes after getting some seat time in a prototype.
He added that “The great thing about EREVs lies in combining EV driving traits—instantaneous excessive torque and serene cabin area—with an extended vary. However there’s extra to EREVs than vary. There’s additionally the ample energy for towing capability—the power to tow one thing like a horse trailer—which stays an unsolved difficulty with EVs.”
Genesis’ new EREVs will probably be smaller-battery variations of the producer’s future EVs, which may also get a combustion-powered generator to alleviate vary and charging nervousness. They are going to all be constructed on a brand new platform (doubtless shared with Hyundai and Kia), and we’re assured that they are going to be enjoyable to drive.
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All autos constructed on the brand new platform could have a rear-wheel-drive bias, and it will positively affect the way in which they drive, assures Harrer, who goes on to clarify that “We will’t do a lot in regards to the weight of the underfloor batteries in EVs.” Nonetheless, “various kinds of tires may very well be used on the entrance and rear to boost the grip stage. One other method could be balancing the drivelines.”
Hyundai not too long ago revealed a number of the specifics of its new hybrid system, which can doubtless discover its method into Genesis fashions too. One innovation it launched is having each the built-in starter-generator and the hybrid traction motor within the gearbox. That is being performed to enhance smoothness and cut back noise and vibration in a transmission that’s rated to take as much as 340 horsepower.
Two combustion engines will probably be used to energy the hybrid system. The primary is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which, along with the electrical motor, produces 329 hp and 339 pound-feet (460 Nm) of torque in the 2026 Palisade. Hyundai notes that with the hybrid system, gas effectivity is improved by as much as 45% and energy goes up 19% in comparison with the non-hybrid mannequin with the identical engine.
For midsize fashions, Hyundai will use a smaller 1.6-liter turbo 4 giving a barely decrease torque output of as much as 280 lb-ft (380 Nm). That is already powering the 2025 Santa Febut it surely ought to turn out to be much more widespread within the subsequent few years.
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Photograph by: Suvrat Kothari
The Palisade is the primary Hyundai hybrid with vehicle-to-load (V2L) bidirectional charging. This enables it to cost exterior home equipment from its 1.65-kilowatt-hour battery. V2L will probably be a characteristic of all future Hyundai (and Genesis) hybrids, so it received’t simply be reserved for the model’s EVs.
So Manfred Harrer mentioned the 600+ hp Genesis GV60 Magmathe menacing sizzling model anticipated to debut later this yr. It would turn out to be the primary Genesis to bear the Magma designation, which will probably be used for all the producer’s high efficiency choices. Thrilling prospects are simply over the horizon for Genesis and Hyundai, and the corporate says you may be glad regardless of which powertrain you select.
