Genesis unveiled the X Convertible concept back in 2022 as the final model in a series that spawned coupe and shooting brake variants. Genesis had no plans to put them into production, but the surprise reveal of this G90-based convertible at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours suggests they might have more potential than we initially thought.
Unlike the concept it is based on, this is not an electric car. Genesis won't confirm exactly what lies under the hood but says it is likely to utilize a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6. What we can all hope, though, is that any potential production model would instead adopt a take on the V8 from its brand new GMR-001 hypercar …
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This car has been launched among a slew of other hugely popular concepts under its 'Magma' branding, following not long behind the mid-engined V8 Magma GT supercar, its GT3 alternative, and a Shooting Brake as well. Given its debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours alongside a V8-powered hypercar, it seems this is a brand firmly committed to combustion-powered performance going forward.
In terms of design, the car has adopted a much more aggressive, robust aesthetic more in line with Aston Martin and Bentley rivals. This comes courtesy of concave, forged motorsport-style wheels and much more muscular front arches with integrated vents behind the wheels. The front bumper is revised too, with the grille shape more confident and angular than before, paired with a significantly enlarged lower air intake now that there is more to cool than a battery.
Exactly how Genesis would approach the interior in production form is not yet known, but this particular car has been upholstered with a rather bold green leather and tartan scheme. The steering wheel, center console and full-width, single-piece infotainment display are lifted straight from the G90 saloon it is based on.
What is particularly interesting about this car is that not only was its appearance completely unexpected, it is a running, driving car, seemingly finished to near-production standards. Let's just hope that is some indication of the likelihood of it making it to market.
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