Both the Hummer EV SUV and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.
Compare the2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2023 Genesis GV60
Safety
Warranty
There are over 5 times as many GMC dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.
Engine
The Hummer EV SUV’s standard electric motors produces 311 more horsepower (625 vs. 314) and 6954 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 446) than the GV60’s standard electric motors. The Hummer EV SUV’s electric motors produces 142 more horsepower (625 vs. 483) and 6884 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 516) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors. The Hummer EV SUV 3X’s standard electric motors produces 347 more horsepower (830 vs. 483) and 10984 lbs.-ft. more torque (11500 vs. 516) than the GV60 Performance’s optional electric motors.
As tested in Car and Driver the Hummer EV SUV 3X is faster than the GV60 Performance:
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Hummer EV SUV |
GV60 |
Zero to 60 MPH |
3.4 sec |
3.7 sec |
Quarter Mile |
11.9 sec |
12.2 sec |
Fuel Economy and Range
The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the GV60 on a full charge:
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Miles |
Hummer EV SUV |
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AWD |
Electric Motors (625 HP) |
314 miles |
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w/Mud Tires Electric Motors |
298 miles |
GV60 |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
248 miles |
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Performance Electric Motors |
235 miles |
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the GV60:
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Hummer EV SUV |
GV60 |
Front Rotors |
14 inches |
13.6 inches |
Rear Rotors |
14 inches |
12.8 inches |
The Hummer EV SUV’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the GV60 Advance are solid, not vented.
Tires and Wheels
For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the GV60 (305/55R22 vs. 255/45R20).
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The GV60’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.
The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Genesis GV60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.
The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the GV60; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.
Suspension and Handling
The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The GV60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 12.5 inches longer than on the GV60 (126.7 inches vs. 114.2 inches).
For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 9.3 inches wider in the front and 9 inches wider in the rear than on the GV60.
For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X’s turning circle is 3.8 feet tighter than the GV60’s (35.4 feet vs. 39.2 feet).
Chassis
The front grille of the Hummer EV SUV uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The GV60 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.
Passenger Space
The Hummer EV SUV has 3.5 inches more front headroom, 3.3 inches more front legroom, 6.4 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, 1.4 inches more rear legroom and 8.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the GV60.
Cargo Capacity
The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the GV60 with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 24 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).
Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Hummer EV SUV’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The GV60 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.
The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The GV60’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.
Towing
The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV60’s (6000 vs. 2000 pounds).
Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Hummer EV SUV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV60 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.