The Genesis GV60 Magma Concept has made a stunning debut at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, securing a remarkable victory in the 4-seater production car category. This triumph comes on the heels of the announcement that the car will be coming to Europe in 2025, showcasing Genesis’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology and design.
The Genesis GV60 Magma Concept not only claimed the class win but also achieved an impressive 16th place overall in the weekend’s Shootout, demonstrating its exceptional capabilities on the hillclimb. Tyrone Johnson, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC), expressed his pride in the results, stating, “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.”
Race and rally driver Gethin Jones, who piloted the GV60 Magma Concept throughout the weekend, praised the car’s responsiveness and power, attributing its success to the unique development process and engineering excellence behind it. “Driving the GV60 Magma Concept at Goodwood was a rewarding experience,” Jones commented. “Its ability to handle the hillclimb with such precision is a testament to the engineering excellence behind it.”
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As Genesis continues its high-performance journey with the Magma program, we can anticipate even greater advancements in performance and technology when the GV60 Magma enters European production in 2025. This victory at the Goodwood Festival of Speed marks a new milestone for the brand, which has already received multiple company and product award wins across Germany, Switzerland, and the UK since its European launch in 2021.
Founded in South Korea, Genesis is dedicated to delivering premium cars with a luxury experience and exceptional service to its customers. The brand’s distinctive design language, ‘Athletic Elegance,’ is central to its identity and is seamlessly blended with the latest technology to provide state-of-the-art customer features. With a commitment to a sustainable future, Genesis aims to become carbon net zero by 2035.
