During equestrian competitions White Turf is held in St. Moritz in Switzerland, the premium division of the Hyundai group introduced a SUV GV70 not like the others. named ” snow “, this concept is definitely not afraid of snow!

Taller and wider Genesis GV70!

Developed in collaboration with Delta 4×4 Specializing in off-road accessories, this Genesis GV70 has been specially modified to be comfortable in any situation, but especially in the snow. The German company actually brought it a whole series of modifications of the premium Korean SUV. First, they have erect its front ground clearance spread wings be able to equip it good big all-terrain tires from BF Goodrich. These new tires were also mounted on more aggressive rims from Klassik B Rugged. Suffice it to say, there probably isn’t much that can stop this GV70 Snow. And to take everything you need with you before going on an adventure, Delta 4×4 also equipped this concept custom made luggage rack with two LED strips at least 40 inches long! And to be really sure that under any circumstances will not lose visibility, Additional fog lights from Baja Design were also added to the front bumper. The icing on the cake Among the list of accessories we find a pair of Anavon skis with a custom look that matches the look of the SUV!

Diesel, gasoline or 100% electric?

Under this mountain of modifications hides the GV70, the mechanics of which are actually quite classic. However, Genesis does not specify whether the 4.72 m long, 1.91 m wide and 1.63 m high SUV is equipped with a 2.2-liter diesel with 148 kW (201 hp) and 440 Nm or a 2.5- liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 224 kW (304 hp) and 422 Nm. The first of the two mechanics allows the GV70 to accelerate to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, as well as to reach a maximum speed of 215 km/h. The second engine allows the Korean SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 240 km/h. If this GV70 Snow is really thermal, there is also a 100% electric option Korean SUV! It’s called the Electrified GV70 and is equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery that provides up to 455 km of autonomy. The latter sends its ions to the 4 wheels of the SUV through two electric motors, one per axle, developing together 360 kW (490 hp) and 700 Nm of torque. The real cavalry, which allows the electric GV70 to accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and to develop 235 km/h. When discharged, its 800-volt architecture and maximum charging power of 240 kW allow the battery to be discharged from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes.

Installed in Europe and especially in Germany, Switzerland and England for several years Genesis, unfortunately, has not yet established itself in France… Fingers crossed that this changes in 2024.

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