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The Genesis Essentia is a concept sports car that was produced by Genesis, the luxury marque of the Hyundai Motor Group.[1] It was built in 2018 and first displayed at the New York International Auto Show in the same year.[2] Since shortly after its unveiling, there has been speculation regarding the development of a possible production car from this concept affirmed by statements from company officials,[3] though as of May 2020 it is unclear as to if the car is in any stage of production.
| Genesis Essentia | |
|---|---|
Front view as seen at the 2018 New York International Auto Show | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Concept car |
| Manufacturer | Genesis (Hyundai) |
| Designer | Samir Sadikhov |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | RWD |
| Doors | Butterfly |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | "Multiple" electric motors |
Prior to the 2018 edition of the New York International Auto Show, Genesis announced that it would be presenting another concept at that year's show.[4] By that March, the concept was indeed revealed, now with the name Essentia as a part as well.[5] In January of the next year, Automobile Magazine announced it as their 'concept of the year' for 2018,[6] calling it a "...truly global masterpiece"[7]
As with the other Hyundai subsidiaries, this concept is intended for some form of production run.[8] As early as September 2018,[9] there were reports that Genesis executive Manfred Fitzgerald was pushing for the eventual production of the vehicle,[10] albeit with some changes, such as conventional doors.[11] By 2019, a possible arrival year of 2021 was proposed by further clarifications from Fitzgerald.[12]
Like many of its contemporaries in the sports car and supercar markets,[13] the Essentia features a number of performance and luxury features.,[14] following the brand's then-new 'athletic elegance' design language.[15] These include a two-tone exterior,[16] carbon fiber monocoque,[17] a low roofline at only 50 inches,[18] butterfly doors,[19] digital connectivity,[20] and others.[21] Much of the car utilizes detailed stylized webbing as a primary texture, which designer Luc Donckerwolke noted was done by 3D printing.[22]
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