Genesis Mint
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| designer = Samir Sadhikov, Sasha Selipanov
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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
The Mint concept vehicle debuted at Hudson Yards in April 2019,{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Christopher |title=Genesis Mint Concept Is a Tasty Two-Seater Electric City Car |website=Motor1.com |date=18 April 2019 |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/345035/genesis-mint-concept-electric-city-car/ |access-date=22 May 2020}} ahead of the New York International Auto Show; it was designed by a worldwide team led by Luc Donckerwolke,{{cite web |last=Cortina |first=Miguel |title=The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Wild Subcompact EV Born for the City |website=Motor Trend |date=16 April 2019 |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/genesis-mint-concept-first-look-2019-new-york-auto-show/ |access-date=22 May 2020}} the first EV shown by Genesis.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/16/korean-carmaker-genesis-debuts-ev-with-mint-concept-car-at-ny-auto-show.html |title=Korean carmaker Genesis debuts first EV with Mint concept car at New York auto show |last=Eisenstein |first=Paul A. |date=April 16, 2019 |work=CNBC |access-date=29 December 2021}} The debut event was accompanied by a fashion show featuring designs from Prabal Gurung.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/sponsored/story/the-new-genesis-mint-concept-car-is-a-marvel-of-design-and-sustainability |title=The New Genesis Mint Concept Car Is a Marvel of Design and Sustainability (sponsored content) |date=April 2019 |magazine=Vanity Fair |access-date=29 December 2021}}
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. Other styling details include a coupe-like profile, large {{cvt|22|in|adj=on}} wheels, and lower air vents around the car.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/genesis-mint-concept-electric-coupe-new-york/ |title=Genesis Mint Concept is perfectly sized for a New York debut |last1=Ewing |first1=Steven |last2=Krok |first2=Andrew |date=April 17, 2019 |work=Road/Show |publisher=CNet |access-date=29 December 2021}}{{cite web |last=Florea |first=Ciprian |title=2019 Genesis Mint Concept |website=TopSpeed.com |date=10 May 2019 |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/zzz-others/2019-genesis-mint-concept/ |access-date=22 May 2020}} The car's name is derived from its color, which was finished in matte green.
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.{{cite web |last=Golson |first=Daniel |title=The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Perplexing Two-Seat Electric City Car |website=Car and Driver |date=16 April 2019 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27153577/genesis-mint-concept-photos-info/ |access-date=22 May 2020}} The seat and dashboard are powered, moving aside to aid entry and exit. 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.
Details about the battery electric powertrain were not made public, but Genesis stated the car has a range of {{cvt|200|mi}} and can charge at rates up to 350 kW. It uses a skateboard-style chassis, with the battery underneath the floor of the car.{{cite news |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/new-york-auto-show/a27168704/genesis-mint-concept-new-york-auto-show/ |title=The Genesis Mint Concept Is a Small City EV Crammed Full of Style |author=Sorokanich, Bob |date=April 16, 2019 |work=Road & Track |access-date=29 December 2021}} The charging port is located in the center of the car's rear exterior. Sangyup Lee also claimed the concept was equipped with an advanced driver-assistance system capable of Level 3.5 or 4 automation.
See also
- Aston Martin Cygnet, a similar luxury-targeted city car
- Honda e, an electric city car with limited range
- Mini Electric, an electric city car with limited range
References
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External links
- {{cite web |url=https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/genesis/concept-car/mint.html |title=Concept Car: Mint Concept |publisher=Genesis Motor}}
- {{youTube |id=TDgjndAeAtM |title=GENESIS {{!}} MINT CONCEPT REVEAL LIVE-STREAMING}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2019