The Genesis X (Korean: 제네시스 엑스) is a concept vehicle built by Genesis Motor, the luxury sub-brand of Hyundai Motor Company. The grand touring coupe is powered by a battery electric drivetrain and was first exhibited in late March 2021.[1][2] Styling details reflect the marque's "athletic elegance" and "two lines" design language.
| Genesis X | |
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| Overview | |
| Type | Concept car |
| Manufacturer | Genesis (Hyundai) |
| Designer | SangYup Lee |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 (4-Seats) coupe |
| Layout |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Genesis Essentia |
Design
editThe Genesis X was unveiled on March 31, 2021,[3][4] in Los Angeles, using footage captured on a private rooftop on March 26 at the direction of Jason Bergh.[5] The letter X symbolizes "a hidden hero".[3][6] Specific details about the car's powertrain were not made available, other than that it used electric traction motor(s).[7]
The front of the car shows the marque's signature shield-shaped "Crest Grille" with "G-Matrix" pattern and the "Two Lines" motif, embodied in dual thin headlights that extend around the front corners and continue after the front wheel arch.[5] The hood and front fenders are integrated as a single panel-based clamshell hood, which exudes a simple yet sophisticated image.[5] The side profile adheres to the traditional grand touring design, with a long hood and a short rear deck. On the rear, two-line taillights and diffuser give a sophisticated and sensual image.[8] The car's color, Lençóis Blue, is named for and inspired by the seasonal lagoons in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.[9]
Inside, the concept features a wraparound dashboard and a floating center console. Furthermore, the slim indirect air vents and the side window molding also echo the Two Lines design theme.[8] Interior surfaces use woven scrap leather for the safety belts, steering wheel, and the airbag cover.[5]
The Genesis X Road Show was held on October 16, 2021.[10] It is the first case in Korea to unveil an actual vehicle. Genesis X was displayed in a three-dimensional space. The design direction was delivered through media art using lighting and sound effects.
The Genesis X Speedium Coupe was derived from the Genesis X and revealed in April 2022. It was characterized as a "freestyle design study" led by Donckerwolke[11]
In popular media
edit- A modified Genesis X was incorporated as a "Group 3" car (analogous to the Group GT3 racing class) for the video game Gran Turismo 7.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Genesis EV concept hints at new halo". AutoNews. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ 김병훈. "제네시스, 전기차 기반 GT 콘셉트카 '제네시스 엑스' 공개" [Genesis unveils EV-based GT concept car 'Genesis X']. 아시아투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Genesis unveils Genesis X, electric coupe concept car". THE DONG-A ILBO. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "The Genesis X Concept is unbelievably gorgeous". TopGear. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Genesis X Concept Unveiled" (Press release). Genesis Motors Media. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Genesis X concept EV previews future Genesis designs". Pulse News Korea. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Wren, Wesley (March 31, 2021). "The Genesis X Concept Is Proof EVs Can Be Cool". Autoweek. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ a b "GENESIS X CONCEPT UNVEILED". HMG Newsroom. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Golden, Conner; Lim, Brandon (photographer) (March 31, 2021). "Genesis X Concept First Look: Check Preconceived Notions at the door". Motor Trend. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "The Genesis held an electric vehicle-based concept car Genesis X roadshow". Chosun Biz. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Westbrook, Justin (April 14, 2022). "The Genesis X Speedium Coupe Is Too Pretty for This World". Motor Trend. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Stocksdale, Joel (August 14, 2021). "Genesis X concept and G70 imagined as race cars for 'Gran Turismo'". Autoblog. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
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