Genesis Reveals Striking Off-Road SUV Concept to Rival Electric Mercedes G-Class

Genesis Reveals Striking Off-Road SUV Concept to Rival Electric Mercedes G-Class

Saudi Arabia : About production, Genesis hasn’t confirmed anything, but the simplified design hinted at the production readiness.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Is this Genesis SUV electric?

    Genesis didn’t confirm, but no exhausts and a closed front suggest it’s electric.
  • What’s special about the design?

    It mixes luxury with off-road features, like split lights, huge wheels, and glass roof panels.
  • How is the cabin different?

    No central screen—only stylish gauges, rotating front seats, and a clean layout.
  • Genesis has revealed an off-road concept SUV that blends bold design with futuristic tech and hints at an all-electric powertrain. It targets the luxury electric SUV segment head-on. Without wasting time, let’s dive into Genesis’s newest concept that might shake up the luxury SUV game in Saudi Arabia.

    Futuristic Design Aimed at Rugged Luxury

    Genesis calls this concept SUV a challenge to “traditional SUV conventions.” The absence of exhaust pipes and the sealed front end strongly suggest it's fully electric, aligning it with premium electric rivals like the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQG.

    Key exterior features include:

    • Signature split headlights and taillights.
    • Bulging fenders that extend the light elements.
    • Gigantic 24-inch wheels with complex geometric patterns.
    • Split tailgate for easy rear access.
    • Four-panel glass roof with flowing side contours.

    Rather than follow current EV trends with sleek silhouettes, Genesis goes bold, creating a design that feels like luxury meets expedition-ready.

    Photo from Genesis

    Interior That Redefines Minimalism and Function

    The cabin of the Genesis concept breaks away from modern norms. Instead of a dominating central touchscreen, it features:

    Feature

    Description

    Dashboard displays

    Four slim gauges + 3 driver-only circular screens

    Traditional buttons

    Used for climate and drive controls

    Seating

    Four-seat layout, front seats rotate rearward

    Overall layout

    Clean, simple, and futuristic

     

    This back-to-basics approach may be a signal that Genesis is aiming to bring this model to production sooner than expected.

    Design That’s Both Unique and Purposeful

    The roof is especially noteworthy—Genesis skipped a massive glass roof for something more distinctive. The four glass panels offer both visibility and structural separation, creating a light, airy vibe without looking like a typical panoramic sunroof.

    The rear split tailgate is another rare but practical touch, suggesting this SUV is meant for both show and go.

    Photo from Genesis

    Powertrain: Quietly Electric

    Though no specs were revealed, the body design speaks volumes. The fully enclosed grille and absent tailpipes strongly suggest an EV. This aligns it with luxury electric SUVs entering the market soon.

    Genesis stated this vehicle "challenges traditional SUV conventions," and that statement fits both its design language and likely powertrain philosophy.

    Production Possibility?

    Genesis hasn't officially announced whether the SUV will become a production vehicle. However, the simplified layout and functional features point to a design closer to reality than some of its more futuristic concepts.

    This new concept from Genesis isn’t just eye candy—it’s a serious shot at the electric off-road segment. With its luxurious yet bold design, smart cabin layout, and likely electric foundation, it could give the Mercedes EQG and other future luxury EVs real competition in the Middle East. 

    KSA buyers should keep a close eye on this one—what starts as a concept might soon become a trail-ready flagship.

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    Amirul Hazmi

    Amirul Hazmi

    Started his career in automotive manufacturing line for a German automaker, Amirul’s passion for cars actually nurtured way before that. Been playing with toy cars before he starts walking, talks about cars more than anything else and values different driving characteristics of different cars, he made a sideways jump to auto journalism into a motoring newspaper for a short stint before joining a digital publication. An ideal automobile for him is not an 8.0-litre twin-turbocharged all-wheel-drive hypercar, but a machine that contain the balance between mass and power, partnered with a responsive engine and minimal driving assists.

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