This gorgeous electric convertible is finally coming to market, with its lineup to die for

Against all expectations, the fabulous Genesis X electric convertible should be on the market. At least in the United States at first. Enough to outshine many luxury cars, like Bentleys.

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Article updated on February 2, 2023: According to the US media. car newsthe Selfconcept The Genesis X, from the Hyundai group, should be marketed. This was reportedly announced by a brand executive in front of several hundred American dealers.

In addition to this convertible, Genesis should also market the coupe version in 2024, whose concept car was presented in 2021.

Original article, November 17, 2022 : Hyundai’s high-end division, Genesis, takes advantage of the Los Angeles show to present its X Convertible, a magnificent electric convertible concept. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that it will be marketed as-is.

If you don’t know Genesis, it’s normal. The constructor, which is actually a premium division of Hyundai as it is Lexus with Toyota it is not marketed in France. But this is the case in some European countries. The Korean firm recently launched its GV60 (cousin of the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5) at the beginning of the year in the Old Continent, while in Europe it already sells the GV70 and the G80. Very earthy models, which do not prevent the brand from wanting to make its customers dream. And that is exactly what it does with this new concept presented in the The Los Angeles salon opens tomorrow.

a line to fall

Here is the new X Convertible, an ultra-sexy electric convertible concept, which follows two other style studies designed by Genesis. In April 2021, the firm lifted the veil on the “X”, a high-end coupe that could later compete with the BMW 8 Series if it saw the light of day in the coming years. A year later, it was the turn of the X Speedium Coupé to show itself. then it was abouta reworked version of the previous conceptin charge of announcing the future stylistic identity of the brand’s upcoming models.

Therefore, today it is an even more pleasure-oriented model that completes this trio, showing lines that should not leave anyone indifferent.

At the front, we discover a clean face, crossed by bands of light that form a triangle to recall the grill of the thermal models. These also act as optics, giving this Selfconcept spaceship tunes. Large air intakes complete the package, offering a sportier character to this futuristic front end. In profile, the proportions are harmonious, while the Genesis press release gives no indication of the exact dimensions of the car.

But based on the first images, this one looks pretty generous. Finally, at the rear, we again discover a very minimalist design, with two stripes forming the luminous signature of the convertible. He then dresses himself in a shadow” White Crane“, which means “White Crane”. As the brand explains, this bird represents nobility and holiness in Korean culture.

shared platform

Unlike many convertibles, theThe Genesis X Convertible opted for a retractable hardtop and not a soft top, to establish its high-end positioning. However, this device is much heavier, to the detriment of autonomy. But the brand does not give more details on this subject at the moment.

A total of four people can sit in the prototype, which offers a futuristic driving position, consisting of a digital telephone extending towards a vertical touch screen in a whole new way. Genesis does not give any details about the technologies on board, content to specify that the interior is dressed in ” Giwa Navy“, a tone inspired by the tiles of Korean houses.

If the premium brand’s press release specifies that this concept is electric, it does not, however, give any information on its technical sheet. Only, we know, that it shares its architecture and its engine with the two previous style studies. Except that Génesis did not give details about the motorization of these either, which could be based on the group’s E-GMP platform.

As a reminder, this one already equips the Kia EV6 and other Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Unfortunately, there’s very little chance this X Convertible will see the light of day in production vehicle form, while convertibles no longer. they really have the wind in their sails. However, it cannot be excluded that it is produced in small quantities, or that simply serve as inspiration for future models more pragmatic in the future.