The independently made Genesis XV study has a more dramatic design than any of the brand’s current SUVs – and that’s not a bad thing
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by Brad Anderson
October 15, 2023 at 15:30
Genesis has been on a roll in recent years, producing a host of compelling sedans and SUVs that have really given the German automakers something to worry about. Inspired by the brand’s ongoing success, a talented automotive designer from Korea named Younghyun Jo has embarked on a personal project to envision what might just become the ultimate Genesis SUV.
The creation is known as the Genesis XV and aims to offer similar sporty performance to the Lamborghini Urus Performante but for significantly less money. While it’s unlikely that Genesis will actually build an SUV like this (at least not in the very near future), it’s nice to dream, isn’t it?
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Illustrations Younghyun Jo
A host of styling elements help the XV look familiar to existing Genesis models but it’s significantly sharper and more aggressive. The front end is dominated by LED headlights similar in shape to those of the X Speedium Coupe Concept and the X Convertible Concept, giving the SUV plenty of character and an extroverted personality much like the Urus. The front of the XV also features a 3D mesh pattern finished in black.
Viewed from the side, your attention will be immediately drawn to the wheel arches that have a sharp, jagged design and were inspired by the jet engine of an aircraft. The concept also sports slim cameras instead of wing mirrors and has angular lines and creases to add to the bold looks. Contributing to the SUV’s unique shape is the fact that it is a two-door and has C-pillars made up of two thick triangles that connect.
The rear of Younghyun’s creation perfectly complements the rest of the exterior thanks to the full-width LED light bars, the black accents, and the 3D mesh pattern. Perhaps our favorite part of the XV’s design is the transparent element in the center of the hood that instead of exposing an engine, showcases the SUV’s orange high-voltage cables.
Disclaimer: Genesis has no affiliation with these independent renders and doesn’t vouch for them