The Genesis Essentia is a

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that was produced by

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, the

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of the Hyundai Motor Group. It was built in 2018 and first displayed at the

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in the same year. Since shortly after its unveiling, there has been speculation regarding the development of a possible

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from this concept affirmed by statements from company officials, though as of May 2020 it is unclear as to if the car is in any stage of production.

History

Prior to the 2018 edition of the New York International Auto Show, Genesis announced that it would be presenting another concept at that year's show. By that March, the concept was indeed revealed, now with the name Essentia as a part as well. In January of the next year, ''Automobile Magazine'' announced it as their 'concept of the year' for 2018, calling it a "...truly global masterpiece" As with the other Hyundai

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, this concept is intended for some form of production run. As early as September 2018, there were reports that Genesis

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Manfred Fitzgerald was pushing for the eventual production of the vehicle, albeit with some changes, such as conventional

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. By 2019, a possible arrival year of 2021 was proposed by further clarifications from Fitzgerald.

Design

Like many of its contemporaries in the sports car and

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markets, the Essentia features a number of performance and luxury features., following the brand's then-new 'athletic elegance'

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. These include a two-tone exterior,

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, a low roofline at only 50

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es,

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, digital connectivity, and others. Much of the car utilizes detailed stylized

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as a primary texture, which designer

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noted was done by

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References

{{Hyundai Motor Group Essentia Electric concept cars 2+2 coupés Grand tourers Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles

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Design

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