The Genesis X () is a concept vehicle built by
Genesis Motor
Genesis Motor, LLC, commonly referred to as Genesis ( ko, 제네시스, translit=Jenesiseu), is the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. Initially envisioned along with plans for Hyundai's ...
, the luxury sub-brand of
Hyundai Motor Company
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and commonly known as Hyundai (, ; ), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company o ...
. The
grand touring coupe is powered by a
battery electric drivetrain and was first exhibited in late March 2021. Styling details reflect the marque's "athletic elegance" and "two lines" design language.
Design
The Genesis X was unveiled on March 31, 2021,
[ in ]Los Angeles
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, using footage captured on a private rooftop on March 26 at the direction of Jason Bergh.[ The ]hood
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Covering
Apparel
* Hood (headgear), type of head covering
** Article of academic dress
** Bondage hood, sex toy
* Hoodie, hooded sweatshirt
Anatomy
* Clitoral hood, a hood of skin surrounding the clitoris
* Hood, a flap of ...
and front fenders are integrated as a single panel-based clamshell hood, which exudes a simple yet sophisticated image.[ 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.][ The car's color, Lençóis Blue, is named for and inspired by the seasonal lagoons in ]Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (''Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses'') is a national park in Maranhão state in northeastern Brazil, just east of the Baía de São José. Protected on June 2, 1981, the park includes of coastline, ...
.
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.[
The Genesis X Road Show was held on October 16, 2021. 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
]
In popular media
* A modified Genesis X was incorporated as a "Group 3" car (analogous to the Group GT3
Group GT3, known technically as Cup Grand Touring Cars and commonly referred to as simply GT3, is a set of regulations maintained by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for grand tourer racing cars designed for use in various au ...
racing class) for the video game ''Gran Turismo 7
''Gran Turismo 7'' is a racing simulation video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is the eighth mainline installment in the ''Gran Turismo (series), Gran Turismo'' series. The game was ...
''.
References
External links
Official website
Genesis Digital Motor Show
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{{Genesis cars
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Electric concept cars