Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in the USA.
15-06-2022 10:51 - MARKET NEWS
The Genesis GV60 enters the US market as a bold first step in the brand's move towards a lineup of fully electrified vehicles. It offers a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet. Face Connect is a feature that allows the vehicle to lock or unlock its doors without a key by recognizing the driver's face. Drivers only need to touch the door handle and show their face to the camera on the B-pillar. The feature can register up to two different drivers.
The feature uses a Near Infra-Red (NIR) camera to provide accurate facial recognition under virtually any circumstances – including in the dark or when the weather is cloudy. It also leverages deep learning technology to improve accuracy. Face Connect can link to individual driver profiles so that the Head-Up-Display (HUD), driver's seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, and multimedia settings adjust automoatically based on the driver's customized settings and preferences. This provides an even greater level of convenience for a seamless driving experience.
The feature uses a Near Infra-Red (NIR) camera to provide accurate facial recognition under virtually any circumstances – including in the dark or when the weather is cloudy. It also leverages deep learning technology to improve accuracy. Face Connect can link to individual driver profiles so that the Head-Up-Display (HUD), driver's seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, and multimedia settings adjust automoatically based on the driver's customized settings and preferences. This provides an even greater level of convenience for a seamless driving experience.
GV60's Fingerprint Authentication System allows drivers to start and drive the car without the need to carry a key. The combination of these technologies will allow drivers to enjoy a brand new experience of using only biometric information to unlock and drive their vehicle. Additionally, GV60 present's Genesis Digital Key 2 with Ultra Wideband (UWB) compatibility. Using sensors positioned around the vehicle, UWB allows drivers to automatically unlock their vehicle as they approach, with only their compatible Apple iPhone, Apple Watch or Samsung phone. The Digital Keys are paired using Apple Wallet and Samsung Pass. The vehicle intelligently recognizes the driver and automatically authenticates them, loading their customized vehicle preferences. #genesis Digital Key 2 also allows the vehicle owner to share keys with others. For example, a driver with an Apple device may share their key with another via iMessage, and also revoke access to the vehicle with the click of a button.
The Crystal Sphere is one of the most innovative elements of GV60. It is a bold and functional design, enabling drivers to operate their vehicle in a safe and comfortable manner. When the vehicle is turned off, the Crystal Sphere provides ambient lighting, adding to the aesthetic of the driving experience. When you're ready to drive, the sphere rotates and the shift-by-wire dial appears, creating an atmosphere of futuristic mobility.