The New York Auto Show is less than a month away and
it appears Genesis will use the event to introduce an all-new concept. In an interview with Roadshow,
Hyundai Motor Group design boss Luc Donckerwolke confirmed the luxury brand will
unveil an “electric show car.” Donckerwolke declined to elaborate, but this
will mark the second year in a row that Genesis will introduce an electric
concept in New York.
Last year, the company unveiled the radical Essentia
concept which featured a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, a high-density battery
pack and a “multi-motor electric powertrain.” This setup enabled the coupe to
accelerate from 0-96 km/h in an estimated 3.0 seconds.
Besides introducing the new concept, Genesis will
unveil the US-spec 2020 G90. Originally introduced in South Korea last
November, the facelifted sedan features a massive crest grille which is flanked
by new headlights. The car has also been equipped with a new hood, restyled
taillights and an improved infotainment system.
Besides talking about Genesis, Donckerwolke
confirmed Kia will introduce a concept of their own. There’s no word on
specifics, but the company recently unveiled the Mohave Masterpiece and SP
Signature concepts at the Seoul Motor Show. It remains unclear if Kia’s New
York concept is all-new or simply one of the aforementioned models.
