The Genesis GV60 Magma has been meticulously designed and engineered to set a new benchmark for high-performance electric vehicles, merging sophisticated hardware and software to master demanding driving conditions.
To deliver driving performance matching its status as a luxury high-performance EV, Genesis developed a suite of advanced chassis control technologies.
At the core of the GV60 Magma’s dynamic character is a state-of-the-art torque vectoring system. The primary objective is to ensure the vehicle’s movements remain predictable and intuitively controllable, even under extreme driving conditions. This is achieved through seamless integration of dual electric motors, electronic Limited-Slip Differential (e-LSD), and braking system.
Power Distribution Mitigates Understeer and Oversteer
The system actively distributes drive power between front and rear motors to naturally mitigate understeer and oversteer, promoting fluid, continuous cornering behavior during both normal and extreme driving conditions.
The rear-mounted e-LSD optimizes tire grip of inner and outer wheels as loads shift during cornering, delivering precise balance of stability and agility. This is further enhanced by brake-based torque vectoring that directly aligns with driver steering inputs even during sharp cornering.
The entire system, including front and rear drive motors, e-LSD, and brakes, is configured with refined settings for each electronic stability control (ESC) mode.
Gwichul Kim, Senior Research Engineer of the Genesis Chassis Test Team, explained Genesis refined the system via rigorous winter testing in Sweden and New Zealand to ensure stable yet playful motion control, even on low-grip surfaces like snow.
Drift Mode Makes Oversteer Accessible and Controllable
The GV60 Magma introduces a new Drift mode. Genesis engineered this feature to make the thrilling dynamics of drifting accessible and controllable in an all-wheel-drive electric vehicle. By employing drift-specific torque vectoring logic and unique acceleration map, the system induces natural, sustained oversteer, allowing the driver to more easily maintain the vehicle’s attitude during a drift.
400mm Disc Brakes Deliver 33.8-Meter Stopping Distance
The GV60 Magma is equipped with a braking system equal to the demands of its high-output electric powertrain and optimized regenerative braking control.
Large 400-millimeter disc brakes, monoblock calipers, and high-performance Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control work in concert to produce enough stopping power to bring the vehicle to full stop from 100 kilometers per hour in just 33.8 meters.
The system maximizes regenerative braking use from both front and rear wheels, even during intense braking or ABS activation. This effectively combats brake fade, a phenomenon occurring during intense driving of temporary braking power reduction due to too much heat in the braking system. A regenerative braking slip control function ensures stability remains uncompromised if wheels slip.
Drive Mode Selection Adjusts Braking Feel
Drivers can select their preferred braking feel, as different parameters correspond to different GV60 Magma drive modes. Comfort mode provides smooth, linear response with initial free stroke area for everyday driving.
Sport mode eliminates the free stroke area and increases hydraulic control for immediate, powerful responsiveness suited for the track. Braking power is also increased by approximately 15 percent at high speeds in Sport mode, delivering enhanced confidence and control.