Genesis revealed the interior of the Genesis X Speedium Coupe at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 21, confirming its continued development of the design concept of the Grand Tourer that combines strength and spaciousness.
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a premier automotive event held each August at the Pebble Beach Golf Course on the Monterey Peninsula in California, and is the most famous event of its kind, the culmination of Monterey Car Week. “.
Exterior design that embodies the timeless design identity of Genesis
The exterior design of the model represents the design identity inherent in Genesis, and what distinguishes the X-Speedium Coupe is its sophisticated and more attractive exterior design with lamps that extend across the entire width of the car, highlighting the beauty of the front grille “Crest Grille”, embodying the distinctive brand look of the era of electric cars, and emphasizing the Genesis has turned into an all-electric car brand.
The bodywork of the car is shaped like an hourglass when viewed from above. This accentuates the wheel arches and exemplifies the brand's strong presence and performance. The main line emphasizing the style's personality, called the parabola, runs along the sides. The side design maintains the distinctive character of the Genesis cars, thanks to the arched design lines that run along the sides and the rest of the car to create an impression of dynamism and elegance like any unique classic car.
Genesis has enhanced the new car's sporty feel through a unique anti-wedge design to appear in integrated and harmonious images, with a streamlined appearance that exudes simple elegance. The V-shaped brake lights and tailgates are combined into a circular shape to create a clear and striking contrast, like a meticulously drawn geometric painting.
The Genesis X Speedium Coupe is named after the famous ENGIE Speedium in Korea, embodying the passion of the Genesis designers for motorsport. Inspired by the racing track in Korea and the mountainous landscape surrounding the track, an emerald green metallic “Inje Green” was chosen for the displayed car, complementing the image of a classic car that embodies dynamism, speed and elegance.
Driver-friendly design and front-end user-friendly concept
The interior of the Genesis X Speedium Coupe embodies the classic Korean beauty concept known as “The Beauty of White Space,” which is inspired by Korean architecture. It closely aligns with the principle of minimalist design, which is expressed through a simple and pure style punctuated by strong design elements.
The instrument panel and the floating center console wrap around the driver's cockpit, giving a distinctive driving experience inspired by the new era of electric cars.
Genesis offers a range of contrasting colors that add a striking beauty to the interior, and in an innovative way that distinguishes the driver’s area from the passenger space, as the green color of the driver’s seating area was chosen, which harmonizes with the exterior of the car, which is emerald green metallic “Inje Green”. A gold "Monterey" was added around the driver's seat to increase the harmony of colors, creating a palette of colors inspired by the landscapes along the Northern California coast, embellished with yellow flowers surrounded by golden sands on each side.
The Genesis X Speedium Coupe is equipped with an advanced audio system that provides an unparalleled sound space that combines technology and art in a modern style, underlining the brand's attention to detail. The audio system was equipped in collaboration with audio expert Guk-il Yu, President of Metal Sound Design A company specializing in high-performance loudspeakers, the speakers are thoughtfully and strategically placed to fill the cabin with rich, clear sound.
The standard and mid-range speakers and subwoofer are all focused in carefully selected locations to provide the best audio experience. The speakers are also manufactured from aluminum metal, which gives clear and loud sounds, by adopting pioneering technologies to improve audio performance in an unpredictable way.
The interior cockpit in the driver's area features a large curved OLED screen that reflects the luxury, luxury and sophistication offered by the flagship brand. The screen includes an integrated set of instructions and directions for driving, easy to use and provides absolute comfort to control various modes. The display also features an engine status indicator and speedometer designed in "newtro" style, with the RPM standards found on ICE models.
The display on the right side of the driver's seat features integrated technology with an improved user interface design. The display also includes the start button as well as multimedia functions and vehicle control.
Manufacturing expertise and craftsmanship lies in the smallest details
The cargo area of the Genesis X Speedium Coupe features X straps with high stowage and loading space, and these details are inspired by the G-Matrix model, emphasizing the dynamism of the coupe experience. This design feature was derived from the Genesis Mint concept.
Two types of leather are used, the interior consisting of vegan tanned leather and a new innovative breathable grain leather. Plant tanned leather is processed with plant-derived materials such as citrus and mimosa, and is processed without chromium. The breathable grain leather used in the upper cabin requires less water and lower levels of chemicals to manufacture, and the threads used in the finishing process are made from recycled plastic, making the synthetic leather more durable and more water-resistant.
