Genesis engineers solved a performance problem that plagued the mechanically similar Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The new GV60 Magma maintains full acceleration regardless of whether its Virtual Gear Shift mode is engaged, while the Ioniq 5 N loses significant speed when using its simulated-shift feature.
Testing revealed the difference. The Ioniq 5 N drops from a 3.1-second 0-60 time to 3.5 seconds when N e-Shift mode activates, and its 100-mph time suffers by 1.1 seconds. The GV60 Magma hits 3.0 seconds to 60 mph and 6.8 seconds to 100 mph in both standard and Virtual Gear Shift modes, with quarter-mile times holding steady at 11.0 seconds.
The reason: Genesis keeps the Magma's boost and launch control active during Virtual Gear Shift mode. The Ioniq 5 N disables those functions when shifting is simulated, losing 40 horsepower and an optimized launch. Both vehicles produce 641 horsepower normally, but only the Magma can access that power while enjoying the eight-speed dual-clutch sensations.
The Magma's longer boost duration also provides an edge at high speed. It sustains peak output for 15-second bursts versus the Ioniq 5 N's 10-second limit, letting the Genesis beat the Hyundai to 150 mph by almost two seconds.
Both vehicles share the E-GMP platform, dual-motor all-wheel drive, 84-kWh battery, and Pirelli P Zero tires. The Magma weighs 91 pounds more and has a nearly four-inch-shorter wheelbase. The main performance distinction stems from software tuning that allows Genesis's luxury entry into its Magma performance sub-brand to sacrifice nothing for fun.