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Interesting, Cadillac is filling in the spaces between the XT Family with a GT family. Upcoming Cadillac GT4 Crossover Fully Leaked In China (gmauthority.com) Dear Cadillac, Please Send Us Your New GT4 (motorbiscuit.com)

Joke of a HYBRID Tire, per their own web site: The Pirelli SCORPION™ ATR is a versatile hybrid on / off road tire for use on a wide range of highway and off-road applications, designed to provide confident braking and handling. ... Download the brochure and learn more SCORPION™ ATR tire warranty. ... SCORPION™ STR SCORPION™ WEATHERACTIVE™ So lets look at a review that I found to be consistent across tire reviews and for which @ccap41 clearly pointed out. This tire is really just a street tire that they also are trying to say is off-road all terrain and it FAILS. Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tire Review | CarShtuff QUOTE: How Does the Scorpion ATR Perform on Ice and Snow? When it comes to ice-covered or snow-covered roads, the Scorpion ATR doesn’t perform to the level you would expect. As much as it may deliver some usable traction in ice and snow, you will have to drive extremely slowly in these conditions. If you drive fast, the vehicle may swerve off the road, due to the tire’s poor traction. Simply put, it lacks the level of traction needed to deliver safe driving in snowy and icy conditions. So, if you live in an area that experiences heavy winters, then the Scorpion ATR is not the right choice for your vehicle. Instead, you should choose a dedicated winter or snow tire. It’s important to note that the Scorpion ATR is not specifically engineered for serious off-road conditions. It lacks some key features and technologies that you would find on a dedicated off-road tire. So, if you consider yourself a rugged off-roader, then the Scorpion ATR may not be the best choice for your driving needs.

Awesome Surreal, thank you for posting the latest EV sales. Even I did not know how many EVs Hyundai Motors is selling, but clearly way more than Mercedes. Heck BMW outsells Mercedes. Stellantis is surprisingly strong in EV sales. VW is expected as they lead in Chinese sales for OEMs out of China selling in China. Interestingly enough, I do not really consider Tesla an American company anymore. Why you ask! Simple, the amount of Chinese ownership in Tesla is controlling. The top two investment companies that control Tesla are while setup via as LLC here in the US have majority owned by Chinese Nationals. Susquehanna Securities Capital World Investors Top Tesla Shareholders: How Much Does Elon Own? (investopedia.com) Both companies are focused on growing investor wealth globally, yet while they have international investors from all over, they are heavily and controlling invested percentage from Chinese billionaires. Plus, interesting that all other Legacy Auto companies have to have a Chinese partner in a 50/50 relationship, but Tesla was approved by the communist government to not have to do this. HOW AND WHY if not for Chinese owned. Now put Mercedes EV Sales in comparison to the much larger GM/Wuling/Baojun EV Sales and Mercedes is falling even further behind. Interesting world of change for everyone. Maybe it is time to retire all those 70 plus year old's trying to run Mercedes and Bring in some younger woman and men to run it.

Happy thanksgiving to all, have a relaxing long weekend.

Genesis wins as they have actual working Prototype EV Concepts. Where is Mercedes?

Totally missing the point, but since you are moving the goal post and now went to sales to justify yourself, let's look at those sales. 2021 (Full Year) USA: Mercedes-Benz Car Sales by Model - Car Sales Statistics (best-selling-cars.com) Considering the negatives, I would not be so fast to say that coupe/convertible sales are on fire at Mercedes. Seems the Best or Nothing might as well be NOTHING with these sales numbers. Maybe GENESIS has a better looking, better designed Coupe/Convertible. It is Far superior looking than the EQ product line as Blahness. In this regards, Genesis wins.

@Robert Hall @ccap41 @oldshurst442 @surreal1272 Check out the new Hotwheels New Hot Wheels Set of Five Cars Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again, Zoinks! - autoevolution

Some very cool reading. The US's largest solar provider reveals its fleet of Ford F-150 Lightnings (electrek.co) The recommendations here seem to be pretty common sense to me, but I guess they have to tell F150 Lighting owners this to cover their butts. How you can maximize your Ford F-150 Lightning range this winter (electrek.co) Be interesting to see how the F150 gets through winter across the U.S.

Yet Mercedes also competes in the same segement as the cars and CUVs that Cadillac, Lincoln, Genesis, Acura, Infiniti, Lexus, etc. play in. Auto reviewers consistently praise everyone more than Mercedes. Seems the Luster has worn off the Best or Nothing. In regard to GENESIS as this thread was all about, Mercedes has NOTHING in Concepts to compete with this X Concept Trilogy. END OF LINE!

@NINETY EIGHT REGENCY I will keep my eyes open for you. Yes, as the years progress it does get harder and harder to find what one is looking for. In regard to your 98 daily driver, I love green, and I could see it in that color. Wishing you the best in determining the color and fixes you choose to do.

Not going to get into the he said, he said debate. The only thing is that I agree with @surreal1272 that be it respectable sites that cover true hardcore offroad 4x4 or silly sites that cover AWD CUVs with 4x4s and still also list that the G-Wagon is not the best. There is a consistent thread here that pretty much all the sites no matter being hardcore, general or silly list siting mixes of autos do not see the G-Wagon as a benchmark for 4x4s. Clearly when you see the number of Jeeps, Fords, GMs, Toyota and Hyundai to name a few all the time off-roading and yet finding a G-Wagon slumming with the wranglers, broncos, trailblazers, etc. that speaks volumes.

WOW, it is amazing all the mid 80's Oldsmobiles Toronado Brougham for sale across the USA, but nothing else except this 1990 Very clean looking from the pictures. Used 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado for sale in Canton, GA 30115: Coupe Details - 645497988 - Autotrader

This speaks volumes about who the top auto companies are. China car sales analysis 2019 - brands - carsalesbase.com Yea, sucks that Mercedes / Daimler cannot compete with Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche. Clearly, they still do not know how to truly compete.

This Post has me thinking, if MB really was going to be the Best or Nothing of a Company, then they would be the leaders in all continent auto sales segments. Yet they are not. Other than Europe where thanks to the E-Series of Taxis that allows them to lead, many other companies are superior in sales and lead such as VW. For the biggest market in the world China, MB is in Decline globally and that has been happening for the last two decades. Market shares automobile manufacturers (quest-trendmagazine.com) To Quote: In 2000 only two companies belonged to the group of automakers with market share of 5% to below 10%, namely VOLKSWAGEN and Daimler Chrysler with market shares of 8.7% resp. 8.0%. Seventeen years later this group comprises half of the ten largest automakers. These are the manufacturers Hyundai, GM, Ford, Nissan and Honda. Daimler was already relegated from the group of the ten largest automakers. These companies have surpassed MB Interesting is that Mercedes has lost pretty much all leadership around the world except for just Germany and even then, they are only in second place, behind VW who sells far more autos than they do. Car Sales by Country | Global Car Sales Data | 1. China 2. US (factorywarrantylist.com)

And yet if you're not an MB fan, most people would find these pictures of autos to be butt ugly and not impressive. Maybe one should start with spelling and grammar as it is always interesting to see the mistakes one puts in their posts. Honestly good for MB at hitting those segments that are important to them, sadly, I think their time is up as the quality of their autos is lacking, design is lacking, they had to cheat on diesels which makes one question what else they cheated on including the autos posted here. I do not see them continuing to lead in the EV generation as their current EVs are showing that.

WOW, talk about HELL NO. I hate that much of the software industry has become pay to play rather than buy a version and use it for a long time before moving to a newer version. This is just sucking your pocketbook dry and no, you should not have to pay again to gain that power. 12 months for a 23 -24% increase in power output from the motors and better battery management. That is BS. I have no problem with any company even GM selling a software upgrade that improves HP, Torque and battery management or even increased battery range if they found a better way to manage your auto to improve it. An upgrade fee that puts your EV on par with the newest version of that EV being sold that has more power, range, etc. is acceptable. The key part is that you buy it and have it for the life of the auto, not 12 months. Consumer reports, J.D. Power and others have all noticed the downward fall of Mercedes and their marketing of "The Best or Nothing" is making it easy to say NOTHING!

What you think of their Pizza is clearly not an issue for the millions they cook and deliver every year globally. I agree with you and @oldshurst442 that their pizza is not what I desire either. Yet according to my coworkers from South Korea and Japan, Domino's Pizza is very good there compared to here in the U.S. where they say it is overly heavy in fat compared to back home. I know when I went to college in Japan for the 3 1/2 years, I was there that American Food is far healthier and tastier than much of the fast food here in the U.S. Contribute it to the girth North Americans have eating a much higher fat diet.

I can still see Cadillac and others having all the CUVs for the masses who want a lifestyle EV to go and do what they want. I honestly can see with EVs the ability to have a small edition of cars made like what Genesis has done here for public reaction on desires of the cars. Just as CELESTIQ will be a limited yearly production of a very custom car, I could also see like what Genesis has done here a convertible and hardtop GT Cadillacs for those that want a road trip car for a couple, rather than a family SUV. ICE is overly complex, and the design of platforms has made profits hard on small quantity as well as small autos for U.S auto companies. EVs could very well bring back the limited production of cars like these to Cadillac and Lincoln.

Inbreeding? ?

@oldshurst442 I love all 3 and think they took what the early 800 series BMW coupe/convertible was and made it even better. Love the strong fender flares, and as they say athletic stance. If I could fit, I would want one of these for a weekend cruiser.

Very cool, GM raises 2022 Guidance and Expects EV Portfolio to be profitable in 2025. GM Raises 2022 Guidance and Expects North American EV Portfolio to be Profitable in 2025 as Annual Capacity Tops 1 Million QUOTE: In the next three years, GM plans to move very aggressively toward EV leadership as EV adoption is expected to approach 20% of U.S. industry sales in 2025: GM will have multiple entries in pickup, SUV and luxury segments that represent about 70% of EV industry volume, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Blazer EV and Equinox EV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the GMC Sierra EV GM is launching a new digital retail platform with its U.S. dealer partners to enhance the shopping and purchase experience for EV customers and reduce costs to GM by an estimated $2,000 per vehicle Five GM assembly plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be building EVs BrightDrop — GM’s tech startup creating EVs, eCarts and software — is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023, as GM’s CAMI plant in Ontario launches full production of the BrightDrop Zevo 600 delivery van next year, and scaling to a projected 50,000 units annually by 2025 GM’s battery cell joint venture Ultium Cells will be operating plants in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan by the end of 2024, making the company a leader in domestic cell production; a fourth U.S. cell plant is planned GM has secured binding commitments for all the battery raw material it needs to deliver its 2025 capacity target The company continues to secure its needs beyond 2025 with strategic supply agreements and direct investments in natural resource recovery, processing and recycling GM’s EV growth is supported by a highly profitable portfolio of internal combustion engine vehicles in North America, including market-leading pickups and SUVs, great quality, and consistently high scores for customer satisfaction with dealer sales and service

Domino's wants to introduce you to the future with their electric delivery fleet. Ordering Pizza and entering for their Chevrolet BOLT give away can be done here: Domino's Electric Delivery Domino's Pissa Inc. the largest pizza company in the world has chosen to standardize delivery on the 2023 Chevrolet BOLT electric vehicle. During the month of November, Domino's will take delivery of 100 customized Chevy Bolts that will arrive at select franchises and corporate locations throughout the U.S. During the following next couple of months, an additional 700 customized Chevy Bolts will be delivered to franchisees and corporate locations across North America. Check out how many Domino's Chevy Bolt EVs are currently in each state and many are coming soon by visiting: Domino's EV Fleet Domino's started in 1960 delivering pizza to customers in a Volkswagen Beetle. Domino's commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is being kicked off with this initial investment in 700 Chevrolet BOLTs customized to Domino's specification. Today Domino's delivers pizza and a variety of other dishes by traditional vehicles that includes motorcycles and or scooters. In 24 international markets and including the U.S., Domino is already changed to electric bikes, electric motorcycles and electric scooters. Domino's believes that their franchisee and corporate stores can increase quality of product, service and profitability by going zero tailpipe emissions, advanced safety features and lower average maintenance costs via electric vehicles, all without the impact of high fluctuating gas prices. Quality service of quality products through safer delivery to our customers is Domino's drive. Domino's has 19,500 stores in over 90 global markets with retail sales of $17.8 billion in 2021. 98% of all Domino's stores are franchise owners who believe that Domino's drive to go green will benefit them all as technology has accounted for half of their retail sales to become from digital channels. Domino's will have chargers installed at every retail location for use by their fleet and customers who need a charge while waiting for their order. Domino's wants you to join in on the EV fun! Domino's is launching two giveaways, giving customers the chance to win one of two 2023 Chevrolet BOLT EVs. To enter each giveaway, Domino's released the following bullet points in their press release. Order Domino's delivery online between Nov. 21, 2022 and Feb. 12, 2023 and automatically be entered for a chance to win. Share why you're pizza's biggest fan using #DominosDeliversAChevy and #Contest on TikTok or Instagram Reels between Nov. 21, 2022 and Dec. 4, 2022 to be entered for a chance to win. Domino's invites you to join the Multi-Cultural love of Pizza today by exploring their EV FLEET! While your there order up some mouth watering Pizza. 480p.mp4 View full article

Is the X Concept Trilogy of EVs from Genesis winners? March 2021 Los Angeles California during the great global Pandemic, Genesis revealed the first of their trilogy of EV concepts called the X Concept. Genesis had the following points to be said about this reveal. New model presents Genesis’ sustainable luxury in the form of an EV-based high-performance GT coupe concept car. Genesis partnered with award-winning director, Jason Bergh, to create the ‘Genesis X California’ film, highlighting the dynamism of California’s car culture, Genesis’ pioneering spirit, and the promise of a sustainable future for all. Genesis X Concept This GT (Gran Turismo) concept car uses the Two Lines theme styling that Genesis has become known for and is the future design language of Genesis EV models. The press release stated that Genesis X is a combination of Genesis and the Letter X, which symbolizes a "hidden hero." To quote SangYup Lee, head of Genesis Global Design. "The Genesis X Concept can be described as the ultimate vision of Athletic Elegance, the inherent design language of Genesis," "The signature Two Lines theme and sustainable luxury will be blueprints for the futuristic designs and state-of-the-art technologies that Genesis seeks to adopt in its future models." From the Two-Lined Quad head lamps to the G-Matrix pattern three-dimensional Crest Grille, the focus is to accentuate the look of the future of electric automobiles that are fun to drive and a desire to own. This flow of design language is to create a sense of unity and flow. The bottom front air vent intakes feature a thin and sophisticated mesh form that not only creates a sturdy impression, but also helps to cool down the vehicle, facilitating airflow, reducing air resistance, and helping to extend mileage. The side follows the traditional GT model design with a long hood, short rear, and the two-lined lamps leading to the headlamps and taillights reinforcing the flow of the EV. The arching Parabolic Line that runs along the side, and the fender's maximized volume, create a dynamic and elegant impression while evoking the desire to be driven hard with passion. The Genesis X Concept is painted in Lençóis blue, a color that Genesis developed, inspired by the lagoons of Maranhenses National Park in Brazil, a place where the lake forms only during the rainy season with an intense blue color due to the geological area. Inspiring warmth, comfort, and control, the Genesis X Concept features a driver-oriented design, a cockpit that surrounds the driver with all operating systems and displays. Genesis believes that differentiation of space by coloring the driver's seat in scotch brown and the passenger seat in ocean wave green blue helps to emphasize the car's unique design. The dashboard design for both driver and passenger is to create a sense of enveloping the passengers as well as the driver while using the floating center console to also give a sense of personal boundaries. The application of Genesis Two-Lines design element is carried out in the slim, indirect air vents that surround passengers, as well as the side window molding, emphasizing the Two-Lines concept, providing a sense of unity with the exterior design. The Free-Form display, manages various functions such as clusters, navigation and HVAC systems, and the Crystal Sphere Electronic Shift Lever, which integrates driving mode settings, add a high-tech atmosphere to the interior. Genesis chose to go with an elegant, exposed metal seat frames to create a sense of athletic strength and integrate four-point seat belts into the bucket seats, optimized for driving. April 2022 New York Genesis Debuts Genesis X Speedium Coupe Genesis made the following points with this second of three Genesis X concepts reveal. The newly unveiled concept reflects Genesis’ principle of reductive design Genesis’ wings and Two Lines prominent in the design, while an hourglass silhouette gives the car its muscular presence Genesis announced plans to manufacture the Electric model of GV70 in the U.S. locally and roll out Genesis Priority One, a personalized GV60 purchase experience in select U.S. markets Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis Chief Creative Officer stated the following: "The Genesis X Speedium Coupe was born out of a “freestyle” design exercise based on the Genesis X Concept." " It inherits the timeless Genesis’ design philosophy, “Athletic Elegance,” in an even more progressive way." X Speedium Coupe name was inspired by the passion for motorsports felt by the designers at the Korean racetrack. The Genesis X Speedium Coupe stands out for its restrained elegance, clean lines and subtle curves. Genesis believes that an emotional value of driving will remain strong in the era of electrification, enjoyment of driving a car that can hug the road, carving up the asphalt turn after turn, smoothly transitioning from corner to corner while firmly holding oneself in place wrapped in luxury of sustainable materials. Genesis X Speddium Coupe is painted in metallic emerald green shade, referred to as "Inje Green". This color is inspired by the Korean racetrack Inje Speedium race circuit, the green color of the area encompasses the mountainous landscape where the track is located. Genesis believes this color completes the image of a classic car that embodies dynamism, speed, and timeless elegance. Welcome to the Speedium zone, where movement is made without moving. Genesis X Speedium Coupe was on display at 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, part of the Monterey Car Week. Reception was outstanding by the folks that attended. Genesis public statement hit the following three points: The interior showcases the brand’s “Beauty of White Space” design ethos Driver-oriented layout amplifies driving experience for the EV era New sound architecture highlights Genesis' attention to detail, amplifying the value of in-car experiences of the future At the time that the Speedium was revealed in New York, no interior access was available. From the time the car was revealed in NY to the time of showing it at Pebble beach, the interior was developed over those five months by the Genesis design group. Genesis Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke stated the following: “The X Speedium Coupe was conceived as an internal design exercise that we later decided to reveal publicly. It was nothing more than a hard model built on our Athletic Elegance design identity,” “Given the positive reception it received at the event, we chose to complete the concept and present it to discerning attendees at the Pebble Beach Concours. The interior captures the Genesis brand’s “Beauty of White Space” design ethos, which suits various luxury lifestyles and adds to the appeal of the dynamic GT.” Genesis had the following statement about the reveal of the Speedium interior. Quote: The interior of the Genesis X Speedium Coupe leverages a classic Korean design principle known as “the Beauty of White Space.” Inspired by Korean architecture, this aligns closely with the ideology of reductive design and is expressed though a minimalist and pure form language punctuated by strong design elements. The asymmetric, driver-oriented layout is a continuation of the theme found on Genesis’ more recent concept cars, in which all the control systems and displays surround the driver. The instrument panel and floating center console wrap around the driver cockpit, amplifying the driving experience in the era of electrification. This effect is further accentuated by the interior’s contrasting color palette, which clearly distinguishes the driver’s area from the passenger space. The driver’s seating area is set in Pinegrove Green, which perfectly complements the Inje Green exterior. The contrasting Monterey Gold around the driver’s seat—a color inspired by the scenery along the Northern California coast—alludes to the yellow flowers and golden sand found in the region. In addition, Genesis is exploring the future of audio experiences through a new sound architecture, which blends technology and art while highlighting the brand’s attention to detail. In collaboration with sound mater Guk-il Yu, the head of Metal Sound Design—a company that specializes in high-performance speakers—the X Speedium Coupe features strategically-placed speakers to fill the interior with rich sound. Tweeters, midrange speakers, woofers and subwoofer are strategically positioned to provide the finest staging sound experience. The aluminum tweeters, which emit high-pitched sounds, were flawlessly crafted with a precision milling method to optimize acoustic performance. The driver-focused cockpit has a curved OLED display that visualizes the heritage of high-performance cars. The cluster’s GUI includes a center-mounted motor output indicator designed in a “newtro” style, which is a stark contrast to the RPM gauges found in ICE models. The vertical display on the right side of the driver’s seat features an integrated touch display with an optimized UI design. The display includes the start button as well as the multimedia and vehicle control functions. Genesis made the following statement, Craftmanship that Lives in the Details. Quoting the press release about the interior: The X Speedium Coupe’s cargo area features X straps on top of the loading space, a detail inspired by the brand’s unique G-Matrix Pattern that underlines the dynamic coupe experience. This design feature was derived from the Genesis Mint Concept. Another noteworthy detail is the leather—the material itself as well as its application. The quilted pattern on the leather seats and the door trim gives the impression of a classic sports car. Meanwhile, the steering wheel features cut-off leather that were salvaged from repurposed car seat materials and woven together. Two types of leather were used in the interior: vegetable-tanned leather and an innovative new breathable grain leather. The vegetable-tanned leather is treated with plant-derived substances—such as citrus fruits and mimosa—and processed without chromium. Compared to ordinary leather, the breathable grain leather used in the upper part of the cabin requires less water and lower levels of chemicals to manufacture. The threads used in the finishing process are made from repurposed plastic, adding to the material’s durability and water resistance factors. Genesis X Convertible, Completion of an Inspired Trilogy The Genesis X Convertible completes the X Concept Trilogy and shares its architecture and electric powertrain with the X Concept and X Speedium Coup. Genesis has demonstrated its electric power vehicle design versatility in this X Convertible and had the following two points to make. The interior design takes its inspiration from Korean roof architecture, which is a nod to both the brand’s origins as well as the most important aspect of convertible cars Combined with its folding hardtop roof—that integrates transparent moon roofs above the front occupants to provide an open feel even when closed—the architecture and powertrain sets the perfect stage to embrace the thrill of driving Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer had this to say: “Genesis started life by producing sedans mainly targeting business users. While creating a new, differentiated design DNA, we gradually increased the emotional appeal by applying this DNA to the SUV typology. Now, electric powertrains have given us the perfect scenario in which to enjoy nature, and propelled the brand to create vehicles with even greater emotional resonance,” Genesis stated that the X Convertible Concept has ideal proportions that are complemented by design purity and exemplify the continued refinement in orchestrating design elements that make up Athletic Elegance, a beacon for the Genesis brand. The X Convertible shares its architecture and electric powertrain with the X Concept and X Speedium Coupe. Combined with a folding hardtop roof, that integrates transparent moon roofs above the front occupants to provide an open feel even when closed. This architecture and powertrain sets the perfect stage to communicate with nature, allowing users to enjoy the environment in a new way, free from mechanical disturbance according to Genesis. Genesis released the following statement: "The Genesis X Convertible concept’s long bonnet, generous dash-to-axle, short front overhang, and long wheelbase are drawn rearwards towards the long deck, accentuating its stately yet relaxed poise. The anti-wedge Parabolic Line emphasizes the regal character of the profile, creating tension between the full surfaces through a gently rearward-sloping horizontal belt line, while muscular blisters around the wheels form an athletic ‘Coke bottle’ plan view and integrate into an elegant silhouette when viewed from the side. The characteristic quad lights—from which Genesis’ Two-Line graphic identity originates—are also present on the X Convertible concept. As in the X Speedium Coupe concept, this graphic identity integrates the new EV face and forms an abstract of the Crest Grille. The cooling function for the powertrain and batteries has been relocated to lower openings in the front bumper. The rear end of the X Convertible concept features a concave elliptical duck tail intersected by horizontal quad rear lights, as seen on the X Concept and X Speedium Coupe concepts. The continuity of the elliptical shape is interrupted and crowned by a V-shape indentation that hints at the crest and wings of the Genesis logo. The wheels are a combination of Genesis’ G-Matrix pattern orchestrated by an aero dish concave section. The spacers of this aero dish serve to extract heat from the brakes." Genesis believes they have Captured the Korean Aesthetic Nuances of the Interior with the Exterior and had this statement about that belief. " The interior of the X Convertible concept features a driver-centric four-seat asymmetric layout—a consistent theme throughout all recent Genesis concept cars. Its wraparound instrument panel seamlessly integrates with the center console and cocoons the driver cockpit, emphasizing not only its performance-oriented attributes but its connection with the driver. Inspired in part by traditional Korean roof architecture—a nod to both the brand’s origins as well as the most important aspect of convertibles—the interior design features Giwa Navy and Dancheong Orange colors, which lend the cabin a modern look and feel, befitting the car’s vibrant character. The primary interior color is Giwa Navy—named after “Giwa”, the roof tiles on Korean houses. Made from recyclable wool fabric, the textured, woven pad graphic wraps around the cabin, contrasting with the smooth and sleek leather surfaces of the seats. Meanwhile, Dancheong Orange—named after the traditional decorative colorings on traditional Korean wooden buildings— serves as a bold accent color, encircling the cabin in a two-line motif and featuring on the stitching of the seats and fabric. The Genesis X Convertible concept’s exterior is painted in Crane White. White cranes represent nobility and sanctity in Korea, and Genesis wanted to weave these cultural elements into its colorways. The result is an exterior surface coated in white with pearl particles, achieving a luxurious sheen that dynamically frames the contrasting interior." Genesis believes that the X Convertible Concept is an open-air theater, providing unparalleled sensory experience for all occupants. With an electric powertrain and high-performance premium sound system, the X Convertible offers freedom of expression and a heightened sensory experience. Luc Donckerwolke, made this final statement: “It is the normal development of Genesis to increase the athletic and emotional facet of our design philosophy by creating an emotional trilogy: the X family,” “Innovation is the catalyst to becoming more engaged with the environment around us. We are in the process of transitioning Genesis into a company that will deliver products for customers to enjoy.” This leaves only one question that needs to be asked, Did Genesis deliver on that belief that these are fun cars that people would want? View full article