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Genesis X
Overview
Type	Concept car
Manufacturer	Genesis (Hyundai)
Designer	SangYup Lee
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door 2+2 (4-Seats) coupe
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor
Chronology
Predecessor	Genesis Essentia

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. 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, using footage captured on a private rooftop on March 26 at the direction of Jason Bergh. The letter X symbolizes "a hidden hero". Specific details about the car's powertrain were not made available, other than that it used electric traction motor(s).

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. The hood 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.

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. Interior surfaces use woven scrap leather for the safety belts, steering wheel, and the airbag cover.

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 racing class) for the video game Gran Turismo 7.

References

1. "Genesis EV concept hints at new halo". AutoNews. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
2. 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.
3. ^ "Genesis unveils Genesis X, electric coupe concept car". THE DONG-A ILBO. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
4. "The Genesis X Concept is unbelievably gorgeous". TopGear. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
5. ^ "Genesis X Concept Unveiled" (Press release). Genesis Motors Media. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
6. "Genesis X concept EV previews future Genesis designs". Pulse News Korea. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
7. Wren, Wesley (March 31, 2021). "The Genesis X Concept Is Proof EVs Can Be Cool". Autoweek. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
8. ^ "GENESIS X CONCEPT UNVEILED". HMG Newsroom. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
9. 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.
10. "The Genesis held an electric vehicle-based concept car Genesis X roadshow". Chosun Biz. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
11. Westbrook, Justin (April 14, 2022). "The Genesis X Speedium Coupe Is Too Pretty for This World". Motor Trend. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
12. Stocksdale, Joel (August 14, 2021). "Genesis X concept and G70 imagined as race cars for 'Gran Turismo'". Autoblog. Retrieved 26 July 2022.

External links

• Official website
• Genesis Digital Motor Show
• GENESIS X CONCEPT REVEAL | GENESIS on YouTube

• Genesis Motor concept vehicles
• Electric concept cars