The vast majority of crossovers are developed to tackle light off-roading at best, but all it takes to change that is a set of tracks. Genesis proved this point with a concept called GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle that blends the creature comforts you’d expect from a premium crossover with snowcat-like capabilities.
Unveiled in the Swiss Alps, the GV60 MIV looks pretty much like the regular-production model it’s based on, with one significant exception: It’s fitted with snow tracks instead of alloy wheels. They were provided by an Austrian company called Track Systems that specialises in selling tracks compatible with a long list of new and late-model vehicles. The brand proudly points out that its tracks keep fuel economy in check (relatively, at least), and that they can be fitted without making modifications to the car they’re going on.
Genesis nonetheless made a handful of updates to the GV60 before letting it loose on a slope. The tracks stick out from the body, so it added carbon fibre wheel arch flares to partially cover them. Thick skid plates protect the underbody, and there’s a light bar bolted to a cool-looking custom-made roof rack.
Though interior pictures aren’t available, we’re told that the GV60 MIV was modified with front sport seats, sliding storage compartments for medical and rescue supplies, and emergency communication systems. Fitting all of this equipment required removing the rear seats. Genesis hasn’t released technical details, but it sounds like the concept’s drivetrain is stock, meaning it’s electric. There’s no word on what effect the tracks have on range, which checks in at anywhere between 235 and 294 miles when the GV60 rolls on wheels.
The orange “MIV – No. 001” decals on the quarter panels suggest that you might see an electric crossover on tracks the next time you go skiing, but Genesis stresses the GV60 MIV is merely a one-off concept. It’s not planning on turning it into a production model, and nothing suggests that tracks are about to join the catalogue of Genesis accessories available through dealers. If you want one, you’ll need to build your own.
