Genesis has a brand new efficiency sub-brand to rival Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M, and it is title is Magma.
Magma was launched final month on the 2024 New York auto present with the reveal of the GV60 Magma idea. At this week’s 2024 Beijing auto present, Magma adopted up its authentic idea with a brand new design based mostly on the Electrified G80.
The high-performance sedan is named the G80 EV Magma, and options upgrades much more excessive than on the earlier GV60-based idea. It additionally introduces the brand new shade Acme Blue, which is unique to the Chinese language market and was impressed by the blue tinge seen in scorching flames.
The G80 EV Magma stands out with its lowered stance and widened chassis. The grille and entrance fascia are distinctive to the idea, and are joined by pumped fenders, a brand new rear fascia, and 21-inch wheels sporting an aerodynamic cowl operating alongside the rim.
Genesis G80 EV Magma idea
Genesis additionally upgraded the chassis with sport-tuned suspension ensuing within the wider observe, plus a robust brake package deal with ventilated rotors entrance and rear. Genesis additionally mentioned the wheels are a light-weight design to assist scale back unsprung mass.
For the inside, the designers used a mixture of Alcantara, quilted leather-based, and actual carbon fiber. The carbon fiber includes a blue weave to match the outside.
No powertrain specs have been revealed. The usual Electrified G80 packs an 87.2-kwh battery, and in its most potent configuration has a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain delivering a most 365 hp.
Genesis G80 Magma Particular
Genesis additionally did not point out manufacturing plans for the G80 EV Magma idea, however a gas-powered G80 Magma Particular sedan that was proven final month in New York will likely be launched in West Asia at some future date. No particulars on the automobile had been revealed on the debut.
Genesis additionally used the Beijing auto present to current an up to date Electrified G80. Full particulars are being reserved till the market launch later this yr, however Genesis confirmed a barely longer wheelbase that advantages rear-seat passengers, new dish-style 19-inch wheels, an electronically managed charging port cowl, extra trim choices, and a discount in noise, vibration, and harshness ranges.
The automaker additionally offered an up to date GV70 in Beijing. It boasts a couple of styling adjustments and can go on sale in Korea subsequent month. A U.S. launch is probably going deliberate for later this yr, which factors to the up to date crossover arriving as a 2025 mannequin.