A factory special version of the model, inspired by the attributes of Jacqui Ickx: the Belgian all-round pilot, debuted in Saudi Arabia. In 1969 and 1970, the athlete twice became vice-champion of Formula 1, from 1969 to 1982 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, and in 1983 he won the Paris-Dakar rally raid. . A special Genesis is dedicated to the triumph in the marathon.
Genesis GV80: we praise and criticize the unusual Korean all-terrain vehicle
Jacqui Ickx’s racing success is not associated with the Genesis brand, but the 80-year-old racer is an ambassador for the South Korean brand. Judging by the pictures, the improvements boil down to a suspension lift, installation of additional lighting, a power roof rack, reinforced towing eyes and off-road tires. It is also claimed that the crossover has a night vision system.
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The interior of the Genesis GV80 Desert Edition is standard, so there is no need to talk about full off-road participation. The white and blue livery is inspired by Jacqui Ickx’s racing helmet. The Belgian left an autographed drawing under the hood of the special version: perhaps the unique car will be sold at auction after Dakar 2025. As for Genesis, the factory’s motorsports division focused on endurance road racing.
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In 2026, the Genesis team intends to compete for victory in the overall standings of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a new sports prototype. A new V8-based hybrid power plant, assembled from two turbo-fours from the WRC World Rally Championship, is being prepared especially for the competition.
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