Performance AWD AWD
What the Performance AWD adds over the RWD
| Spec | RWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 360 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 360 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4515 lbs | 4945 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4497 lbs | 4927 lbs |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 429 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Battery Electric Motor (Rear: 168 kW) | Battery Electric Dual Motor AWD (Front: 160 kW / Rear: 160 kW), 10-sec Boost Mode 360 kW / ~483HP |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5523 lbs | 5886 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 119 mpg | 97 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 110 MPGe | 90 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 101 mpg | 83 mpg |
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 255/40R21 |
| Final drive ratio | 10.65 (Rear) | 10.65 (Front & Rear) |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12-way Power Passenger Seat with 4-way Power Lumbar, 14-way Power Driver Seat with 4-way Power Lumbar & Cushion Extension, 14-way Power Driver Seat with 4-way Power Lumbar & Cushion Extension, Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) - Rear Side Windows, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, Aluminum Trim, Electric Motor Power - Performance AWD: 320 kW / ~429 HP with Boost Mode 360 kW / ~483HP, Electronically Controlled Mechanical Limited Slip Differential, Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Advanced (FCA 2), Head-Up Display, Heated Rear Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Highway Driving Assist 2, Integrated Memory System - Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Column, Integrated Memory System w/ Smart Posture Care, Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad, Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Front / Side / Rear (PCA-F/S/R), Parking Distance Warning – Front/Side/Rear (PDW-F/S/R), Passenger Walk-in Device, Power Bolster and Ergo Motion (Driver), Premium Audio - Bang & Olufsen® Sound System (17 Speakers in 16 locations, 14-Channel Amplifier with 1,400 Watts max output), Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA), Surround View Monitor w/ Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor w/ Blind-Spot View Monitor, Ventilated Front Seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic with Automatic Vehicle Hold |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 101.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Genesis Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 62.4 in |
| Overall length | 178.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Battery Electric Dual Motor AWD (Front: 160 kW / Rear: 160 kW), 10-sec Boost Mode 360 kW / ~483HP |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 429 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 97 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 90 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 83 mpg |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) rack-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut Multi-Link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/40R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 10.65 (Front & Rear) |
| Transmission type | Single-speed electric |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4945 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4927 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5886 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
- Surround View Monitor w/ Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Center Side Airbag (1)
- Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2)
- Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines
- Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2)
- 2nd Row Side Airbag (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Brake Assist
- Driver Knee Airbag (1)
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Advanced (FCA 2)
- High Beam Assist
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Front / Side / Rear (PCA-F/S/R)
- Parking Distance Warning – Front/Side/Rear (PDW-F/S/R)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- Cloud Connected Platform - Cloud Profiles, Connected Routing, Dynamic Voice Recognition, OTA updates
- Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System
- Head-Up Display
- Infotainment System - All-New Infotainment Platform: Connected Car Integrated Cockpit with 27" integrated OLED screen, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
- Paddle Shifters – Regen Control
- Premium Audio - Bang & Olufsen® Sound System (17 Speakers in 16 locations, 14-Channel Amplifier with 1,400 Watts max output)
- Steering Wheel Controls - Audio, Phone, Cluster, ADAS, Drive Modes
- USB (C-Type) - 2 Front: Data + Charge, 2 Rear: Charge Only
- Wireless Charging Pad
- ccIC Multimedia w/ 27" OLED screen
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Proximity Key with Push-Button Start
- 12-volt Outlet
- HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver
- Hood / Frunk (Remote Release)
- Integrated Memory System - Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Column
- Keys - 2 Proximity Key Fobs
- Power Liftgate
- Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC)
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seats
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats
- Integrated Memory System w/ Smart Posture Care
- 12-way Power Passenger Seat with 4-way Power Lumbar
- 14-way Power Driver Seat with 4-way Power Lumbar & Cushion Extension
- Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
- Passenger Walk-in Device
- Power Bolster and Ergo Motion (Driver)
- Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders
Interior18 std · 1 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
- Aluminum Trim
- Cupholders – Front Dual Center Console Mounted
- Door Pocket Storage Compartments
- Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad
- Locking Glove Compartment
- Shift Lever - Crystal Sphere - Rotary Dial Type
- Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear)
- Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Cargo Area LED Light
- Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors - Sliding
- Front Overhead Map LED Lights
- Rear LED Lights
- Roof Trim - Cloth
- Floor Mats - Carpeted optional
- Floor Covering - Premium Cut-pile Carpeting
Exterior18 std · 0 opt
- Power-Folding
- Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) - Front Windshield & Front Side Windows
- Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) - Rear Side Windows
- Auto-Defogging Windshield
- Auto-dimming Side Mirrors
- Heated with Timer
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators
- LED Taillights
- MLA LED Headlights
- Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Spare Tire Mobility Kit
- Tinted Glass - Privacy on Rear Side & Rear Glass
- Vision Roof - Fixed Glass Roof with Power Shade
- Automatic Headlights
- Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer
- LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Powertrain9 std · 0 opt
- Battery Heating System
- Battery System Capacity - 84.0 kWh
- Battery Type - Lithium-ion
- Battery Voltage - 697V
- Drive Mode Select (Steering Wheel Button)
- Electric Motor Power - Performance AWD: 320 kW / ~429 HP with Boost Mode 360 kW / ~483HP
- Electronically Controlled Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
- Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW)
- V2L Charging Capability - 1.9kW max power @ 16A
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview
- Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted
Cargo0 std · 1 opt
- Cargo Cover optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 GV60. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Performance AWD
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD add over the RWD?
Against the RWD, 27 features become standard that the RWD does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.