This Glorious Genesis G1 Study Is A Hydrogen Hybrid Halo Supercar

These designs are the creative work of Younghyun Jo and are not related to nor endorsed by Genesis

Quite often, car manufacturers decide to build a halo supercar in a bid to drum up PR, develop new technologies, and promote their more accessible and affordable models. Should Genesis do this and build a mid-engined hybrid? After looking at these independently made renderings, you may be inclined to think that it should.

These exceptional renderings come courtesy of professional automotive designer Younghyun Jo and depict what he dubs the Genesis G1. It has been conceived as a rival to the new Lamborghini Revuelto and while it is unlike anything that the South Korean firm has produced in the past, it could nicely complement the current Genesis range.

The characteristic mid-engined supercar shape is a key standout as is the low and sleek front end. Two thin LED headlights are found on either side of the bumper alongside an active front splitter and triangular air intakes with a contrasting bronze finish. The G1 then has a cab-forward design with a windshield that stretches far forward, resulting in a very small hood but increasing the interior space.

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Bold design elements are particularly evident at the rear with a tapered engine cover, LED taillights, and a dramatic diffuser with a similar G Matrix shape to current Genesis front grilles and wheel designs. This pattern is also visible in the small grilles found running diagonally within the doors and makes the G1 stand out from all other mid-engined supercars out there.

Younghyun has imagined the G1 as featuring a hydrogen-hybrid powertrain perhaps similar to the system powering the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept. This powertrain would include two hydrogen fuel cells and a battery pack running down the central spine of the car.

The interior of the G1 concept is just as dramatic as the exterior. It has an F1-inspired steering wheel, a screen running the full width of the dashboard, a handful of physical toggles, and a development of the brand’s current Crystal Sphere shifter which the designer dubs the Comet Sphere.