Genesis’ latest concept car is the Genesis X, an all-electric grand touring coupe that looks set to devour long highway stretches while coddling occupants in high-tech luxury. The brand’s fifth concept, the X eschews the trend of SUV-like EVs — see the Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept, plus the recent debuts of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 from Genesis’ related South Korean automakers — for a modern take on the traditional grand-tourer silhouette.
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Here are four things to know about the Genesis X Concept:
1. It’s Stunning to Look At
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but to this particular beholder, the Genesis X Concept is beautiful. It looks like the brand’s designers saw the Polestar 1, Lexus LC 500 and the late Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and thought: Hey, we can do that. The elegant proportions show off the car’s potential for high-speed comfort. Standout details include:
- The wheel cutouts, which appear ready to improve airflow toward the brakes
- The Lencois Blue paint, which Genesis says was inspired by Brazil’s Lencois Maranhenses National Park, where lakes form only during the rainy season
- Its G Matrix details and the large, crest-shaped grille, which fits extremely well with the rest of the car’s proportions
- The incredibly wide, muscular-looking rear fenders
Genesis has updated the designs of its current production cars to feature a two-line motif, and the Genesis X Concept takes that idea and runs with it. The most noticeable lines are those that make up the headlights, which curve from the front of the car to the fenders; they’re interrupted by the wheel well before continuing on the other side. It’s an interesting design choice, and it works here. A small set of two lines also appear on the side windows.
2. The Interior Is Beautiful, Too
Inside, the Genesis X Concept is what might become a new trend: differently colored front seats (seen previously on the Lexus LF-Z Electrified). The driver’s seat is a shade Genesis calls Scotch Brown, while the front passenger seat is an “Ocean Wave Green-Blue.” There appears technically to be a backseat, but in true grand-touring fashion, it looks more useful as a place for additional luggage or pets, not necessarily human beings.
The cockpit area is driver-focused, with most controls and displays angled toward the driver. The two-line motif is also visible here, particularly on the horizontal air vents and side-window moldings.
Most EVs these days are pushing for more environmentally friendly interiors, and while the Genesis X Concept doesn’t mention recycled materials, it does use upcycled scraps of leather from other upholstery processes to create the woven four-point seat belts, as well as parts of the steering wheel and airbag cover.
