JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take the GV60 from Genesis for a spin and learn about a Mazda3 upgrade

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John takes a spin in the stunning all-electric luxury GV60 from Genesis to find out if it really is special, and learns that MAZDA has upgraded its award-winning Mazda3 for the new model year.

Since its arrival in the UK in mid-2021, the Genesis brand has quickly established itself as a genuine rival in the premium sector of the market.Hyundai's luxury spin-off has made its mark on the EV sector with electrified versions of the combustion G80 saloon and GV70 SUV but the GV60 I have been sampling is the first pure electric Genesis and it is a cracker.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It is crammed with high-tech features and the cabin is one of the best in the business.The handsome GV60 is a stylish coupe crossover model that’s built on the same platform as both the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrics.Three models are available - Premium, Sport and Sport Plus - all of which feature the same 77.4kW battery with prices starting from £53,905.I got behind the wheel of the flagship four-wheel-drive Sport Plus twin motor model in Adriatic Blue paint which added £750 to the £67,505 cost but with other options, my car eventually checked out at £75,535.The GV60’s two motors each generate a healthy 214bhp but press a yellow boost button located on the