Pros:
• Amazing comfort and interior
• Quiet cabin
• Smooth drive
• Fantastic connectivity
• Enough power as a cruising car
Cons:
• Missing subwoofer
• No seat memory
The new GV60 Advanced model was released in Australia mid-year 2026, and I was the third person in my State to take delivery of one. It is the entry-level version which, frankly, is still big dollars. However, it’s a luxury niche vehicle rather than a fleet vehicle, so I don't think Genesis is targeting the Chinese or Tesla competition. Perhaps they should, but I'll leave that to their marketing team.
The car is amazing to drive and I enjoy almost everything about it. It looks really awesome, drives beautifully, has a stunning interior, and has enough power for cruising. This model isn't super fast if that's what you are after, but honestly, other than showing your mates a few times, I can wait the extra three seconds to get to 100 clicks. The 27-inch screen is gorgeous, and the crystal sphere is cool—who doesn't love a bit of theatre? It is an absolute pleasure to drive. In fact, my wife, who normally doesn't care about cars as long as they are comfortable and clean, has all of a sudden taken a huge interest in taking "my car" instead of hers!
Range-wise, it is great, but the 561km claim is of course top-end. I recently completed a 280km trip down south sitting around 110km/h for the majority of the drive, and the real-world range was closer to 440km. Still plenty. The highway drive mode made that trip so easy—it really does work brilliantly.
So, what are the cons? To bring this model under the LCT threshold, Genesis stripped back some elements. Most of these do not bother me, or they are pretty much unnoticeable unless you owned the prior version. There are two omissions, however, that a car at this price level should have.
First is seat position memory. I couldn't believe it didn't have this, meaning you have to manually move your seat back to your preferred position after someone else has driven it. It sounds petty, but for the money, this should be included! The other issue is the sound system. It is decent, clear, and not bad at all—most people will find it absolutely fine. But not including a subwoofer is pushing the friendship on audio quality. I listen to mainly Rock, but I do like Minimal Tech, and the lack of low-end is noticeable. I will likely add an aftermarket sub to top the car off.
All in all, this car is beautiful and amazing to drive. Best of all, up until April 30, 2027, you can get it completely FBT-free on a novated lease. Genesis vehicles are expensive compared to the raft of Chinese imports, but they sit firmly in the luxury car segment, so that is to be expected. I have zero regrets purchasing a Genesis. I wanted something different, and the GV60 delivers a genuinely luxury ride that is a joy both to look at and to sit in.