Genesis files GV90 electric SUV design patent in India ahead of planned 2027 entry

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury car brand, has filed a design patent in India for its flagship electric SUV, the Genesis GV90. The brand is preparing to enter the Indian market in 2027, so the GV90 could be among the models that come to India. However, filing a patent does not mean the SUV will definitely be launched here. The company has made no announcement on an India launch.

The GV90 is the top electric SUV in the company's global line-up. It is 5,285 mm long, 2,030 mm wide and 1,825 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,245 mm and ground clearance of 224 mm. It is expected to come with a three-row seating layout.

On design, the SUV has a wide V-shaped LED lighting setup at the front, a striking body design and full-width tail-lamps at the rear. The standard model gets alloy wheels of up to 22 inches. The company has earlier also shown a concept called Neolun, which had rear-opening doors and a distinctive interior.

The GV90's interior is likely to have an OLED infotainment display of up to 24.6 inches and a 25-inch head-up display. Other features include a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and ventilated, heated and massage seats. Rear-wheel steering and a roof-mounted airbag system are also among its special features. In a rollover, the airbag helps protect the occupants.

According to international specifications, the GV90 uses Hyundai Motor Group's eM platform and a 123.5 kWh battery pack. With a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, the SUV can offer a range of about 500 km on a single charge. With 350 kW DC fast charging, the battery takes about 22 minutes to charge from 10 to 80%.

These figures are for the international model for now. Engineering, battery and range details for India have not been released. Genesis has said it plans to come to India in 2027 but has not made clear which cars will be launched first. The patent has raised interest among Indian customers, but the GV90's launch will have to await further word from the company.