This Genesis GV60 On Tracks Is The New Coolest Way To Rescue Avalanche Victims In The Alps
There is something just so cool about a vehicle on tracks. Whether it be a snowmobile, snow cat, tank or just a sports car or big pickup truck with tracks installed, it's kinda impossible not to be obsessed, especially if you're a little kid. The latest vehicle to have tracks slapped on is one of the coolest in a long time, partially because it's so unexpected. It's the Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept, based on the brand's electric compact crossover.
The concept, which Genesis is thankfully abbreviating as GV60 MIV, made its debut during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and has been on display at the Ameron Davos Swiss Mountain Resort since then, where Genesis says it has 'attracted considerable interest.' Yeah, I'm sure! It's an already wacky-looking car that's been fitted with huge carbon-fiber fender flares, underbody skid plates, a roof rack with off-road lights, and, of course, those snow tracks.
It's not all about looking cool. Genesis says the GV60 MIV was 'designed for rescue support tasks in rugged terrains and challenging weather conditions, prioritizing occupant safety and mission functionality.' I think more cars need to be designed with mission functionality in mind for sure. On the inside, the MIV has sport seats, modular cargo area racks that hold medical supplies and other tools, and emergency communication and warning systems.
Despite being so purpose-built, it doesn't sound like the GV60 MIV is something that Genesis is going to build more of or deploy on actual rescue missions. Still, it's cool that the company is considering what such a rescue vehicle would look like as we look to a future of even more modular and specialized off-road EVs.
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