GV80 Genesis Concept – the hydrogen future

14 April 2017

Genesis presented a concept SUV at the fuel elements called GV80

GV80 Genesis Concept is a harbinger of one of two serial "SUV" of the company, which plans to produce up to 2020. This concept continues the policy of introducing fuel cells on the production cars, and because of the desire of the new Korean premium brand unchanged, future cars, most likely, will release in the variant of the fuel cell.

The appearance of the concept calm, streamlined and sends us back to the times when aerodynamics as applied science was introduced in automotive. Then I was thinking about teardrop-shaped body without many edges and protrusions. Here GV80 Concept turned out exactly. However, the body is the only stray from the total flow curve, which connects the front and the rear of the car, but it is clearly superfluous.

Genesis lights GV80 – just four slots in front units of LEDs. Bumper itself, but there is perfect harmony with the other elements of the "lip" with the wings of the edges – of the impression that it is floating separately from others. Well, has already become a recognizable grille, which is a hallmark of Genesis decided to leave a common corporate style.

More in appearance and does not catch for you look as if slides off perfectly smooth surface of the concept. The only remarkable – the slot vent in the front wing, elegantly covered with aerodynamic elements.

The interior is so minimalistic that at first you think: "what the years, say, concept?". But look at the 22-inch display of the media system, as if flowing from the instrument panel, and realize that you're in this have a glimpse into the near future.

The dashboard also is an LCD display. Steering wheel Genesis GV80 with remote control switches subsystems are exquisitely inlaid with aluminum. All the dashboard is divided into three sections, the upper and bottom of which is covered with skin. On the Central part of the "tidy" placed a few buttons control the climate system of the vehicle.

Center console GV80 hovers over the tunnel, and over it flaunts similar to the pedal selector. The role of controller of all the systems and subsystems allotted round touch a metal washer embedded in the front of the armrest.

Places in Genesis GV80 Concept only four, but on the rear passengers are not forgotten – in front seat-integrated large format touch screens entertainment system. The seats are leather-trimmed with intricate pattern. To breathe easier, Central and rear body pillar is made in the form of cells, causing natural light in the car more.

It is expected that the serial version will appear on GV80 market in 2018, after the appearance of the compact premium sedan Genesis G70. It will be a mid-size crossover, the same size Mercedes-Benz GLE and the BMW X5.