by New Genesis GV70 Magma Prototype with V8
Genesis’s new high-performance Magma division has already gifted the world powerful versions of the G80 sedan and the GV60 electric vehicle, adding fire to the luxury brand. Now its target is something even more interesting. A prototype of the next Magma model has been spotted on the roads, and everything indicates that it is ready to raise the bar even higher.
At first glance, this GV70 doesn’t look much different from the familiar crossover that competes with the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, aside from the boldly bright orange paint. However, look closer, and the details begin to form a picture.
This test vehicle, recently filmed in South Korea, has received a set of four exhaust tips instead of the standard dual exhaust pipes. That already grabs attention. But the most important detail is hidden under the hood, where all signs point to the presence of a V8 engine.
While moving, the prototype emits a roar characteristic specifically of a V8. This is not the sound you expect to hear from a Genesis, but rather from an SUV with an AMG or M badge, suggesting that the Magma brand does not plan to spare any effort in positioning the GV70 as a true high-performance weapon.
Unique Engine for a Supercar and Challenges
It is already known that Genesis is working on a mid-engine supercar with a V8 engine, and the heart of that machine is far from ordinary. The 3.2-liter bi-turbo V8 is essentially a combination of two 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Hyundai engines created for rallying, into something much more serious. It will debut in the brand’s hypercar for Le Mans before hitting the roads.
Expected Power and Necessary Changes
As for the GV70 Magma, it is still too early to name exact power figures. However, it can be said with confidence that it will easily surpass the current top-of-the-line 3.5-liter bi-turbo V6 SUV, which produces 375 hp and 530 Nm of torque. Achieving or even exceeding the figures of the BMW X3 M Competition at 503 hp and 649 Nm seems quite realistic.
Of course, simply installing a larger engine will not be enough if Magma wants to play in the serious performance league. It will need appropriate technical equipment. This means a reworked suspension, improved brakes, and chassis tuning capable of transforming all that extra power into something usable, not just a loud headline.
The appearance of such a prototype clearly demonstrates Genesis’s ambitions to create its own, recognizable high-performance identity. Using a unique engine developed for extreme racing challenges could become a significant advantage, differentiating Magma from its German competitors. The success of this program will depend not only on power but also on how well all this technology can be integrated into a regular road car while preserving the comfort and luxury characteristic of the brand.
