Genesis knows the quickest way to an enthusiasts’ heart is with a sports car and they’re bound to delight fans with the new X Speedium Coupe. Essentially an evolution of last year’s X concept, the Genesis X Speedium Coupe is designed to preview the styling language that will be found on future electric vehicles from the Korean luxury brand.
While the concept is instantly
recognizable, it adopts a fully enclosed version of the company’s Crest grille.
That isn’t the only change as the quad lighting units are now connected by
daytime running lights to further enhance the shape of the grille. The design
may take some getting used to, but Genesis said it “carries an EV face that
symbolizes Genesis’ transformation towards becoming an all-electric car brand
with a six-model lineup by 2030.”
The rest of the concept is pretty
evolutionary, but we can see new wheels that are backed up by ventilated discs
and yellow-green calipers. The Genesis X Speedium Coupe also has a long double
bubble roof and a more expansive greenhouse that is reminiscent of fastbacks,
if not shooting brakes. Elsewhere, there’s a ducktail rear spoiler and a more
aggressive bumper with a diffuser.
Genesis didn’t go into specifics, but
chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke said “This car is an open-door moment
in Genesis’ journey towards our future EV design.” The world renowned designer
added, “This isn’t a show car — it’s a look into our design processes as we
explore ideas for the next wave of EVs, one that incorporates Genesis’ DNA.”
