00:00Welcome to the video from the Car Magazine Tuning Blog about the Genesis GV80 Desert Edition.
00:12You can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
00:18More than 40 years after his historic victory at the 1983 Dakar, racing legend Jackie X returned to the desert.
00:25This time at the wheel of the specially developed Genesis GV80 Desert Edition.
00:33This extraordinary variant of the GV80 was developed by Genesis to mark the 80th birthday of the Belgian racing driver and was unveiled in an exclusive ceremony at the Genesis Wall Showroom in Riyadh.
00:45There, X received an E80 sticker as a gift from the Dakar organizers.
00:50A special tribute to his contribution to racing history.
00:55The GV80 Desert Edition embodies the vision of uniting luxury and adventure by combining the luxurious driving experience of Genesis with an off-road specification optimized for the challenges of the desert.
01:11Inspired by Jackie X's tireless thirst for adventure, the vehicle offers the perfect symbiosis of elegance, durability, and performance.
01:18With wider wheel arches extended by 40mm at the front and rear, as well as forged 20-inch alloy beatlock wheels and robust all-terrain tires, the vehicle presents itself with an aggressive yet stylish stance.
01:32A flexibly adjustable suspension system has been developed for desert conditions, ensuring maximum ground clearance, excellent damping and stability on sandy and rocky terrain.
01:46The GV80's intelligent drive mode system offers a special desert setting that optimizes the powertrain for particularly difficult conditions.
01:58The vehicle also integrates a modern lighting system.
02:02Complemented by BGER designs, LED lights on the fog lights, the A-pillars and the roof.
02:07A roof-mounted carrier offers space for additional equipment such as fuel cans, sand boards and a tent.
02:16The unique Desert Edition color scheme, blue with white stripes, pays homage to the iconic helmet colors of Jackie X.
02:24The interior also impresses with a combination of functionality and luxury.
02:27A drawer system in the cargo area offers secure storage for spare tires, tools and emergency equipment.
02:37There are also separate compartments for water supplies, first-aid kits and communication devices, as well as the comfort and entertainment functions that Genesis is known for, which have also been integrated to make the journey as enjoyable as possible.
02:50Jackie X completed the 6,000 km Dakar 2025 route from Bisha to Shubaita with the GV80 Desert Edition.
03:02As a guest of honor of the Dakar community, he attended the checkpoints, supported teams and drivers and was a regular at the BWS.
03:10He was supported in this by Andre Lauterer, the driver of the Genesis Magma Racing Team.
03:15The development of the GV80 Desert Edition was carried out under the direction of Luke Donker Volka, chief creative officer of the Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Genesis Middle East and customization specialist Baby Motors.
03:32This project marks a new chapter in the collaboration between Genesis and Jackie X, who plays a key role in his role as an advisor to the Genesis Magma Racing Team and as a strategic partner of the brand.
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