by Genesis presented two new open X Gran concepts at Le Mans
At the prestigious Le Mans auto show, where the Magma GT and GT3 concepts drew the main attention, Hyundai’s premium brand did not stop there. The company presented two evolutionary versions of the Genesis X Gran Convertible concept, which keep hope alive for series production of a convertible based on the G90.
Both models feature unique colors and minor design changes compared to the original Genesis X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible shown at the 2025 Seoul Auto Show.
Design and exterior changes
The most noticeable change is up front, where the redesigned bumper features larger air intakes and more carbon fiber. The profile is complemented by widened fenders with vents ahead of the doors, borrowed from the G90 Wingback estate. The rear features a more pronounced ducktail spoiler and a large diffuser framing four exhaust pipes.
The first open model combines the Magma body kit with Liquid Titanium color and orange accents on the 22-inch wheels. It has a body-colored hardtop and a bright orange interior with quilted leather and a tartan pattern on the carpets, door cards, and lower part of the dashboard.
Genesis X Gran Convertible Concept
The other convertible has a more restrained Midnight Teal color with silver alloy wheels and the same carbon fiber body kit. Inside, the four-seat cabin is finished in green, also with tartan elements. It is also equipped with a body-colored hardtop, which was likely a necessity due to packaging constraints.
Technical details and potential engines
Technical details are not disclosed, but the X Gran Convertible is based on the G90 sedan’s architecture. The aggressive styling hints at the possible use of the Magma version of this chassis, which is currently under development.
The biggest question is what lies under the hood. The obvious starting point is the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine from the G90 sedan. Another option is a hybrid version of this V6 with increased power. The least likely, but possible, is a reworked V8 from the GMR-001 hybrid hypercar.
Genesis X Gran Convertible Concept
The easiest way to learn more is to watch the concepts during the Le Mans drivers’ parade. One of them will be driven by six-time Le Mans winner and Genesis ambassador Jacky Ickx, the other by Genesis Magma Racing development driver Jamie Chadwick.
Will the model go into series production?
According to the company, the X Gran Convertible represents “Genesis’s emotional and accessible form of luxury.” The same can be said for the X Gran Coupe and the enhanced G90 Wingback estate, which are also based on the G90 sedan’s chassis.
Last year, Luc Donckerwolke called the G90 Wingback “a bridge between Magma and the One of One bespoke program,” hinting at the possibility of limited series production. We hope the company will find enough buyers for the convertible and coupe, though their bespoke bodywork and required R&D investment mean they will not be cheap.
Meanwhile, Genesis continues its expansion into European markets, entering the markets of Austria, Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. The brand is already present in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Genesis G90 Wingback Concept
Despite the lack of official statements about series production, the appearance of two evolutionary versions of the X Gran Convertible concept at once indicates Genesis’s serious intentions. The company appears to be testing the market by showcasing different design and color options to gauge potential demand. Given that the model is based on the existing G90 platform, and the availability of powerful engines including hybrid variants, there are almost no technical obstacles to launching production. The main issue remains economic feasibility: will the investment in bespoke bodywork and limited production justify expected sales? The appearance of such models at Le Mans, in the spotlight of the global automotive community, is a powerful marketing move designed to create buzz around the brand and its ambitious plans.
