Genesis presented the X Gran equator concept on the New York Auto Show 2025. The robust concept car ensures a large Genesis SUV, which is supposed to compete with luxury off-roaders such as the competing Land Rover DefenderPresent Toyota Land Cruiserand the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. This revelation comes shortly afterwards Genesis made two G90-based coupé and convertible concepts At SEOUL Mobility Show 2025.
- Genesis X Gran Equator Concept receives 24-inch
- The retro-style interior uses analogstyle displays and physical controls
- Production model to support EV, hybrid and range-extreme drive lines
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Exterior Design
Proportions are more similar than conventional SUVs
The X Gran equator concept provides the latest development of Genesis' Athletic Elegance Design language, but with a focus on robustness and off-roading. For this purpose, the X Gran Equator concept has a long hood, a short front overhang and a narrow Volvo V90 Cross Country.
Genesis 'Hallmark' two-line parallel LED lights can be seen at the front and back of the X Gran equator concept that even extends into the fenders, as well as silver roof rails above. The front bumper also receives four x-shaped fog lights and a pronounced silver lip. On the side, the X Gran Equator concept is more silver cladding and 24-inch perldlock wheels in all-terrain tires and there is a divided tailgate that opens in two horizontal segments.
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept interior and features
No infotainment screen
In contrast to the rather futuristic exterior of the X Gran Equator Concept, the cabin was referred to with a retro aesthetics that focuses on physical controls and is to concentrate on the street. The dashboard avoids the inclusion of infotainment touchscre and instead has four circular digital displays that resemble analog dials. These show information such as navigation and bike tours as well as a inclination meter.
A two-spoke steering wheel with a wealth of buttons sits right in front of the driver, and behind it is a smaller digital three-gauge cluster, which shows the speed, the area and the time of the car. The stems behind the steering wheel are also much more chunky than usual, and the center console has grave handles on both sides and is lined with physical tipping switches for different vehicle functions.
A longer handle can also be seen on the passenger side of the dashboard, and there is a modular memory area below. The front seats can be swung around and there are four small glass sections on the roof instead of a full sliding roof.
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Powertrain and Platform
Hybrid and range extreme versions in addition to fully electrical versions
According to Genesis, the X Gran equator concept is based on an offshoot of the platform that is based on the underlying EV9 should be. While the concept shown is all-electrical, Plant Genesis to support a number of drive strands in the production specification SUV, including hybrid and rich extender options. It is worth noting that Genesis has excluded hydrogen fuel cells from this line -up, although the technology continues to be processed at the parent company Hyundai.
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Start details
Can debut until 2028 or 2029
While the X Gran equator is only a concept, said Luc Doncker cloud, chief of the Genesis design, our sister -said, said, AutoCar UKthat a production special version could be developed within three years, which may indicate a start of 2028-2029. With Genesis will occur in the second half of 2025 IndiaIt remains to be seen whether the production-specific x gran equator could make it here.
See also:
Smaller Mercedes G class to debut in 2027
Smaller defender, who debut in 2027 as an electrical 4×4
Hyundai Genesis GV80 Design Patent in India trademark