Karma is launching its high-performance 2020 Revero GTS model at this year’s LA Auto Show, featuring a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration time of less than 3.9 seconds, and an electronically-limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).
The GTS is now available for pre-orders through Karma’s North American retail partners, with production scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2020. As for pricing, the 2020 Revero GTS retails for $149,950.
“The Karma Revero GTS is a special continuation of the success of our definitive luxury electric Revero GT,” said Karma CEO, Dr Lance Zhou. “The GTS offers enhanced performance for the driving enthusiast, adding diversity to our growing product range. All our vehicles are hand-built in our $100-million-dollar Karma Innovation and Customization Center here in Southern California, providing customers with the ultimate in personalization and customization.”
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For the exterior, the GTS version gains carbon fiber trim, while the interior features the automaker’s new in-house Soloscape audio technology and haptic tactile steering wheel switches – also available on the SC2 electric hypercar concept.
“There is much more to the GTS than a beautiful design and outstanding performance,” stated Karma VP of engineering, Todd George. “We’ve developed a number of in-house technologies, including our own inverters to maximize and maintain full software control for fast over-the-air updates, and our own proprietary 7.1-channel 570-watt Soloscape audio system.”
Like the regular GT, the GTS also boasts dual electric motors and a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine, to go with the on-board electric generator. Its driving range is 360 miles (580 km), with 80 emissions-free miles (128 km) courtesy of a 28 kWh NMC lithium-ion battery.
On the move, drivers can select from three different modes (Stealth, Sustain and Sport). If performance is what you’re after, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a Launch Control feature too, which can be selected through the Sport mode, before applying the brake and accelerator pedals. As the on-board generator starts the range extender for maximum electrical power, the car’s digital instrument panel will start a countdown for launch. After releasing the brake, the car takes off and your speedometer turns into a stopwatch to show the elapsed time.
The Revero GTS also comes with ventilated seats, touch-sensitive steering wheel controls, oak and elm interior inlays, high-quality leather, active noise cancellation and more. Customers can even choose one-off paints, interiors, seats, stitching and jewels to make their vehicle unique, thanks to Karma’s in-house customization options.