Genesis GV60 Magma Concept Clinches Victory In Goodwood Festival's 4-Seater Category

Published: Thursday, July 18, 2024, 3:03 [IST]

Genesis has achieved a significant milestone at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, winning the 4-seater production car category with its GV60 Magma Concept. The vehicle not only excelled in its class but also secured an impressive 16th place overall in the weekend's Shootout event.

The GV60 Magma Concept showcased its exceptional performance and speed on the renowned Goodwood hillclimb. This victory highlights Genesis's dedication to advancing automotive technology and design. The car's success is a testament to the hard work and collaboration between development teams at HMETC in Rüsselsheim and the global team in Namyang.

Tyrone Johnson, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC), expressed his pride in the team's achievements: "With HMETC and Goodwood being in Europe, our teams in Rüsselsheim took on the development of the car and I could not be prouder of the results. This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our development teams at HMETC, and the collaboration with our global team in Namyang, and we are thrilled with the results achieved at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. The development continues, so we know there is more performance to come."

European production for the Genesis GV60 Magma is slated to commence in 2025. This marks an important step forward following its recent victory. Customers can anticipate further advancements in performance and technology as Genesis continues its high-performance journey with the Magma program.

Race and rally driver Gethin Jones, who drove the GV60 Magma Concept during the timed Shootout, praised its engineering excellence: "Driving the GV60 Magma Concept at Goodwood was a rewarding experience. The car's responsiveness and power were impressive throughout the event, and its ability to handle the hillclimb with such precision is a testament to the engineering excellence behind it."

Genesis Motor North America

Genesis Motor North America emphasises customer-centric decisions while delivering top-notch performance, design, safety, and innovation. The brand aims for a sustainable future with its unique Athletic Elegance design identity that reflects bold Korean characteristics.

The growing range of award-winning models includes G90, G70, G80, GV60, GV70, GV80, and GV80 Coupe. Genesis is leading electrification efforts with battery EVs like Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models.

The full production of Genesis GV60 Magma will begin in 2025. Insights gained from Goodwood will contribute to further enhancements. This victory underscores Genesis's commitment to pushing automotive boundaries.

The announcement of European availability for 2025 follows closely after this achievement. The car demonstrated remarkable capabilities on Goodwood's hillclimb course.

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