Genesis Mint

Genesis Mint
Overview
ManufacturerGenesis Motor (Hyundai Motor Company)
Production2019
DesignerSamir Sadhikov, Sasha Selipanov
Body and chassis
Body style4-door hatchback
LayoutRear-motor, RWD
DoorsConventional (front)
Suicide scissor doors (rear)

The Genesis Mint is a concept car made by Genesis Motor, the luxury subdivision of Hyundai Motor Company. It is a battery electric vehicle with limited range and seating, targeting the market for a luxurious city car. Unlike typical small city cars, it does not feature a rear hatch, instead offering access to its cargo space through scissor doors mounted on each side.

Design

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The Mint concept vehicle debuted at Hudson Yards in April 2019,[1] ahead of the New York International Auto Show;[2] it was designed by a worldwide team led by Luc Donckerwolke,[3] the first EV shown by Genesis.[4] The debut event was accompanied by a fashion show featuring designs from Prabal Gurung.[5]

It incorporates several elements of the Genesis corporate design language, including "G-Matrix" (a rhombus/lattice pattern used on the battery floor, wheel spokes, and throughout the interior), quad lamps (both front and rear), the "Crest Grille" (a wide hexagonal shape in front, with a reduced opening reflecting the car's electric powertrain), and "Parabolic Line" profile.[2][3] Other styling details include a coupe-like profile, large 22 in (560 mm) wheels, and lower air vents around the car.[6][7] The car's name is derived from its color, which was finished in matte green.[2]

The Mint has a single leather-covered bench seat for the driver and a single passenger; access to the cargo area behind it is through two scissor doors, one on each side of the car, hinged at their rear edges.[2] The seat and dashboard are powered, moving aside to aid entry and exit.[2][3] The car's main screen is embedded within the steering wheel, and the driving mode selector is a spherical control embedded in the seat's flip-down center armrest; the control rotates to become a switch when the car is on, and becomes a decorative element when the car is off. The door locks and windows are controlled through similar rotating spherical controls in the car's two passenger doors.[6]

Details about the battery electric powertrain were not made public, but Genesis stated the car has a range of 200 mi (320 km) and can charge at rates up to 350 kW.[6] It uses a skateboard-style chassis, with the battery underneath the floor of the car.[8] The charging port is located in the center of the car's rear exterior.[2] Sangyup Lee also claimed the concept was equipped with an advanced driver-assistance system capable of Level 3.5 or 4 automation.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, Christopher (18 April 2019). "Genesis Mint Concept Is a Tasty Two-Seater Electric City Car". Motor1.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Golson, Daniel (16 April 2019). "The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Perplexing Two-Seat Electric City Car". Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Cortina, Miguel (16 April 2019). "The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Wild Subcompact EV Born for the City". Motor Trend. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  4. ^ Eisenstein, Paul A. (16 April 2019). "Korean carmaker Genesis debuts first EV with Mint concept car at New York auto show". CNBC. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. ^ "The New Genesis Mint Concept Car Is a Marvel of Design and Sustainability (sponsored content)". Vanity Fair. April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Ewing, Steven; Krok, Andrew (17 April 2019). "Genesis Mint Concept is perfectly sized for a New York debut". Road/Show. CNet. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  7. ^ Florea, Ciprian (10 May 2019). "2019 Genesis Mint Concept". TopSpeed.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  8. ^ Sorokanich, Bob (16 April 2019). "The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Small City EV Crammed Full of Style". Road & Track. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
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