- Genesis is working on a new GV70 Hybrid.
- It will feature a new grille and other updates.
- Could have a 2.5-liter turbo with 329+ hp.
Genesis recently introduced the 2027 GV70 with minor updates, but bigger changes are in store for next year. That’s pretty clear from the latest batch of spy photos, which show a performance-focused hybrid being tested on the Nürburgring.
Looking notably more aggressive, the prototype has been equipped with a new grille that echoes the one from the facelifted G80 and GV80. As a result, it has a thicker and more pronounced diamond mesh pattern.
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The front bumper appears to carryover from existing Sport variants, but the extensive camouflage suggests some changes could be hiding underneath. Regardless, we can see a familiar mesh pattern as well as split lighting units up top.
The performance theme is echoed further back as there are lightweight wheels and a braking system with red calipers. A closer inspection also reveals a ‘hidden’ dual exhaust system as well as what appears to be a familiar bumper. However, the latter will presumably be changed for production.
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While the prototype features Recaro seats and a roll cage, the road-going model will focus on luxury. The interior is camouflaged, so the extent of the changes remains unclear. However, the current 27-inch display could give way to a Genesis-ified version of Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect infotainment system.
Powertrain details remain limited, but the Hyundai Motor Group recently introduced a hybrid powertrain on the Palisade and Telluride. In those models, it combines a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 1.65 kWh battery and a six-speed automatic transmission with integrated electric motors. This gives the crossovers 329 hp (245 kW / 334 PS) and 339 lb-ft (459 Nm) of torque.
A version of that powertrain will likely be found in the GV70, but it could have more oomph. While that remains to be seen, the current model offers a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) as well as a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 developing 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS).
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