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Genesis gives a look at future EV styling with X Convertible and two other concepts

Genesis X Convertible concept. [All images courtesy: Genesis]

 

 

Luxury automaker Genesis has given us a solid look at what its future electric vehicle design language will entail with the reveal of the X Convertible concept, which is the last of three new EV concept designs released since March 2021. Low, sleek, and a little bit aggressive are the hallmarks of the cars to come -- and of course they will be filled with upscale interiors, which is a given for the brand.

The four-passenger open-roof X Convertible concept looks very similar to the Genesis X high-performance GT concept and the Genesis X Speedium Coupe. They all share the company's new "Two Lines" theme, which is applied throughout the interior and exterior. They also all feature a low, yet broad silhouette thanks to the combination of the shield-shaped Crest Grille (which has evolved into a lighting signature) and the two-lined headlamps, which cut through the wheel arch.

The double-layered bumpers also create a strong impression. All the concepts also share a simple, yet sophisticated design by integrating the hood and the fender to create a single panel-based clamshell hood, resulting in one clean and uninterrupted surface. Overall, Gensis has dubbed the design language for all three vehicles "Athletic Elegance."

Genesis X concept.

 

 

Genesis X Speedium Coupe concept.

 

 

The Genesis X Convertible concept's exterior is painted in Crane White. Genesis says its X Concept's Lencois Blue color was developed "to express the level of sustainable luxury that Genesis pursues. It is inspired by the lagoons of Maranhenses National Park in Brazil, where a lake forms only during the rainy season." The Genesis X Speedium Coupe was shown in a metallic emerald green shade referred to as "Inje Green." Inspired by a Korean racetrack, the color "encompasses the mountainous landscape where the track is located."

Genesis X Convertible concept.

 

 

Genesis says its X Convertible concept "shares its architecture and electric powertrain with the X Concept in 2021 and X Speedium Coupe concept in 2022," but no propulsion specs have been provided yet (one motor, two, or four?). The convertible boasts a folding hardtop roof that integrates transparent moon roofs above the front occupants.

The Genesis X Convertible concept's long hood, generous dash-to-axle run, short front overhang, and long wheelbase are drawn rearwards toward the long deck, accentuating its ready-to-pounce pose. The anti-wedge Parabolic Line emphasizes the EV's characteristic profile, creating tension between the full surfaces through a gently rearward-sloping horizontal belt line. Muscular blisters around the wheels form an athletic "Coke bottle" plan view and integrate into an elegant silhouette when viewed from the side.

The signature quad lights are also present on the X Convertible concept. As in the X Speedium Coupe concept, this graphic identity integrates the new EV face and forms an abstract of the Crest Grille. The cooling function for the powertrain and batteries has been relocated to lower openings in the front bumper.

The rear end of the X Convertible concept features a concave elliptical duck tail intersected by horizontal quad rear lights, as also seen on the X Speedium Coupe concept. The continuity of the elliptical shape is interrupted and crowned by a V-shape indentation that hints at the crest and wings of the Genesis logo.

The wheels are a combination of Genesis' G-Matrix pattern mixed with an aero dish concave section. The spacers of this aero dish serve to extract heat from the brakes.

The interior of the X Convertible concept features a driver-centric four-seat asymmetric layout, which forms a consistent theme throughout all recent Genesis concept cars. Its wraparound instrument panel seamlessly integrates with the center console in an attempt to cocoon the driver cockpit.

Inspired in part by traditional Korean roof architecture, the interior design features Giwa Navy and Dancheong Orange colors, which lend the cabin a surprisingly modern look and feel.

The primary interior color is Giwa Navy, which is named after "Giwa," the roof tiles on Korean houses. Made from recyclable wool fabric, the textured, woven pad graphic wraps around the cabin, contrasting with the smooth and sleek leather surfaces of the seats. Dancheong Orange is named after the traditional decorative colorings on Korean wooden buildings. It serves as a bold accent color, encircling the cabin in a two-line motif and featured in the stitching of the seats and fabric.

Concept cars are often one-off exercises in fantasy for carmakers, but with three solid and related concepts in the bag, it is a good bet that production Genesis EVs will follow the designs presented here. No pricing or build dates have been released.

Source: Genesis

Published December 2022

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