Hyundai’s luxurious nameplate Genesis is taking its model to new (and really chilly) heights with an idea that turns its all electrical GV60 SUV right into a snowmobile. The brand new GV60 MIV, which stands for “Mountain Intervention Car” is designed to help in rescue operations on mountainous snowscapes and may deal with “rugged terrains and difficult climate circumstances,” based on the automaker.
The GV60 MIV swaps its on-road wheels for 4 snow tracks, and it’s obtained nicely bolstered sport seats, medical provides, and communication techniques so that you don’t get misplaced and wish rescuing your self. There’s additionally carbon fiber wheel arc extensions added to guard bystanders and decrease particles injury, a roof rack for emergency provides, and a drone package included within the trunk.
Genesis replaces the rearview mirror with a devoted Garmin GPS Map 276Cx gadget, which can assist you retain observe of your location with out the necessity of an information connection. Genesis additionally highlights the GV60’s vehicle-to-load skills that lets it energy rescue tools utilizing the EV battery, making it an environmentally-friendly setup that gained’t muck up pure white snow. The EV is able to as much as 429 horsepower and has a most EPA estimated vary of as much as 294 miles on a single cost (for the on-road variations).
Genesis put the MIV on show on the World Financial Discussion board in Davos, Switzerland this previous week, a location the place the automaker has offered different fashions since 2023 together with the Genesis X and the GV70 Snow journey automotive, which is form of the alternative of the brand new MIV in that its for having dangerous offroad enjoyable.
