Genesis G90 based X Gran coupe and convertible concept cars unveiled

The Genesis G90, the flagship luxury sedan of the Hyundai-owned firm, has spawned two concepts, which were revealed at the Seoul Mobility Show. Called the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible, these niche model derivatives boast unique design elements and aim to expand the Genesis line-up in the future. 

1. Both concepts resemble the G90 donor limousine
2. Built on the short-wheelbase configuration of the halo car
3. Get a 415hp 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with a mild-hybrid system

What is the Genesis X Gran concept?

Fifth prototype from brand

X Gran is the fifth concept from Genesis after the New York, GV80, Essentia and Mint. First showcased in 2021, the concept series presents the brand’s vision for sustainable and luxurious grand tourer cars featuring the signature Two Lines design.  

Genesis X Gran coupe and convertible design

Signature twin-lightbar design

Both concepts closely resemble the G90 limousine and feature a twin-light bar design at the front and rear. “The reasoning behind [the concepts] is making derivatives of the G90 which share the same platform, so it is cars that could be integrated into the line-up,” Genesis design boss Luc Donckerwolke said at the show. 

Frameless doors look production ready

Previewed by the Genesis X concept, the 2025 coupe and convertible models retain their two doors; the G90 sedan has four doors. The frameless pair of doors with flush handles looks near-production ready, which may hint at what the road-ready version will look like. Aside from confirming that the cars use the short-wheelbase configuration of the G90 platform, the luxury carmaker did not state any dimensions. For G90 dimensions as a reference, see the table below.

Genesis X Gran coupe and convertible interior

Crystal accents on key controls

Over the standard G90, the X Gran concepts get crystal accents on the steering wheel, air vents and the centre console. The luxury positioning is further reflected in the aluminium-spoked steering wheel, screens embedded into the rear of the front headrests and the use of microperforated olive wood. The convertible also gets a cloth roof with varying grape colours inside and out.

Genesis X Gran coupe and convertible powertrain

Not fully electric as previously reported

While it was earlier reported that the X Gran cars will have an all-electric powertrain, Genesis has borrowed the existing G90’s 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech for the concept car duo. Maximum power output is 415hp, which comes at 5,800rpm.

Genesis India launch

May arrive with SUV

Hyundai has been evaluating bringing the Genesis brand to India, as Autocar India has previously reported. It may initially bring an SUV as a full import, with the Genesis GV80 being the strongest contender, backed by a design patent filing in the country. If the GV80 SUV is brought here, it will be pitted against the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Audi Q7.