Genesis Essentia Explained
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.
History
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]
Design
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]
See also
References
- Web site: The Genesis Essentia is a Stunningly Gorgeous Electric Concept. March 28, 2018. MotorTrend. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia electric coupe revealed at New York. Auto Express. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia Concept: How Hyundai's Luxury Arm Does Grand Touring. Sorokanich. Bob. March 28, 2018. Road & Track. en-US. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis will show a new concept car in New York. Ewing. Steven. Roadshow. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Electric concept cars, beefed-up SUVs and a 'lizard green' Porsche debut at New York Auto Show. March 29, 2018. CNBC. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia Named Concept of the Year By Automobile Magazine #99909. www.newkerala.com. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: The Genesis Essentia Is Our Concept Car of the Year. January 29, 2019. Automobile Magazine. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia EV coupe still has high intent for production. Autoblog. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Dead-Sexy Genesis Essentia Concept Will Spawn a Limited-Edition Coupe. Priddle. Alisa. September 6, 2018. MotorTrend. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia Coupe Primed for Production. April 19, 2019. Motoring. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Chief for Pusing Production of Essentia Concept. Priddle. Alisa. March 28, 2018. MotorTrend. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia Might Arrive In 2021, Company Boss Hints. Genesis. Motor1.com. en. May 7, 2020. January 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126021251/https://www.motor1.com/news/345644/genesis-essentia-production-2021-possible/. dead.
- Web site: The best cars we saw at the 2018 New York Auto Show. March 30, 2018. BMW BLOG. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: 2021 Genesis Essentia with Supercar Style and Powerful Electric Engine. October 22, 2019. CARANDTECH.COM. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: The Genesis Essentia. Genesis. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Tired of being monochromatic? Two-tone cars stage a comeback. Woodyard. Chris. April 6, 2018. CNBC. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Essential Elegance: The Genesis Essentia Concept is the Star of New York. Gallina. Eric. March 28, 2018. Form Trends. en-US. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: 2018 Genesis Essentia Concept @ Top Speed. www.topspeed.com. May 7, 2020. 5 April 2018.
- Web site: Essentia Concept is Genesis' vision of an electric grand tourer. Ewing. Steven. Roadshow. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia concept steals show in NYC. auto123.com. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: the genesis essentia concept car shows the pulsing electric power within. March 29, 2018. designboom. en. May 7, 2020.
- Web site: Genesis Essentia Concept: High-Tech Coupe Dreams. Andrew. Wendler. March 28, 2018. Car and Driver. en-US. May 7, 2020.