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Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Genesis Whipped Up a Mountain Rescue GV60 with Snow Tracks
It may not get as much attention as its Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 siblings, but the Genesis GV60 is a sweetheart of a commuter car, offering up to 429 hp alongside 294 miles of all-electric range and a luxurious interior. It also can serve, surprisingly, as the basis for a badass mountaineering rescue rig — at least, according to the Korean automaker's latest concept, the GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept. Revealed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the GV60 MIV comes fitted, most unusually, with snow tracks. The presence of tracks on a sleek electric hatchback is a bit shocking, but Genesis has gone out of its way to make the off-road crawler as practical as possible. Case in point: the GV60 MIV boasts carbon fiber fenders over the tracks, a move Genesis says is critical for the safety of bystanders and helps protect the vehicle from flying debris. Visually, Genesis has added a light bar onto the custom-built roof rack, helping the vehicle's driver scout out the path ahead in low-visibility conditions (read: blizzards). A rear hatch rack is also included in this concept package, featuring modular attachment points for mission-specific gear. Inside, the concept packs medical supplies and emergency communication equipment. "Genesis prides itself on creating safe, well-designed luxury vehicles that are audacious, progressive, and distinctly Korean," said Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke. "The GV60 MIV Concept expands this vision of comfort and care." The inspiration for this concept build comes from a lengthy history of small unit support vehicles. Operated by militaries around the globe, these small unit support vehicles (SUSV) are typically riding on tracks and are designated for cold-weather, low-traction, all-terrain operations. However, it's hard to compare the design language of a Bandvagn 206, the U.S. military's SUSV of choice, to the GV60's smooth lines. Additionally, the jury is decidedly out on whether an electric vehicle like the GV60 will have the power it takes for lengthy cold-weather use, as low temps can greatly diminish a battery's capabilities. This is not Genesis's first shot at spicing up a GV60: the luxury automaker revealed a performance-forward concept known as the GV60 Magma at the New York International Auto Show last year, sporting a widebody kit and performance goodies from its PEVOTY-winning relative, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Genesis also rolled out an overlanding-style GV80 concept just a few weeks ago. It seems that Genesis is set on finding fun new ways to show off its vehicles' capabilities... and hey, we're certainly up for a test of a snow-track-equipped EV. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
