Hyundai’s Genesis previews all-electric SUV idea, the Neolun

NEW YORK – Hyundai’s Genesis is previewing the way forward for the growingly distinguished luxurious model with a brand new massive all-electric idea car referred to as the Neolun.

The complete-size SUV includes a modern exterior design illuminated by lengthy horizontal headlights and taillights paying homage to the model’s present EVs, although extra trendy.

The inside of the Neolun – derived from the Greek “neo,” or new, and the Latin “luna,” which suggests moon – is minimalistic in comparison with many current ideas that embrace door-to-door screens. The SUV options a big central display with bodily buttons under it and a management panel and knob to the fitting of the driving force.

The car’s entrance seats can swivel to face the rear passengers for lounge seating.

“The Neolun Idea is an idea mannequin that showcases the longer term imaginative and prescient of Genesis, in addition to the general path wherein the model is headed by way of product, design and technological development,” Genesis mentioned in an emailed assertion.

Automakers routinely use idea autos to gauge buyer curiosity or present the longer term path of a car or model. The autos usually are not meant to be offered to customers.

The corporate declined to reveal whether or not the car is a preview of an upcoming massive all-electric SUV for Genesis, which has been rising its lineup within the U.S.

Genesis’ U.S. gross sales elevated 23% final yr to a document of 69,175 models in comparison with 2022. Genesis, which turned its personal model in 2015, outsold extra established luxurious rival Infiniti and expects gross sales to proceed to develop this yr.

“Our standalone retail footprint is quickly increasing, and the model continues to realize record-breaking gross sales ends in america,” Tedros Mengiste, vp of gross sales operations for Genesis Motor America, mentioned in a launch final week.

Genesis additionally revealed another concept referred to as the GV60 Magma Idea, a high-performance variant of its compact EV crossover.

The model mentioned it goals to develop a high-performance Magma mannequin for every manufacturing car within the present lineup.

The idea autos have been revealed Monday evening forward of their public debuts this week on the New York Worldwide Auto Present.