### The Genesis X Skorpio: A Trophy Truck in Disguise Imagine a car that's more like a trophy truck than a conventional road car. A vehicle that's designed for extreme off-roading, with a focus on capability and a disregard for practicality. That's the Genesis X Skorpio Concept, a car that's as much a statement piece as it is a serious off-road contender. The X Skorpio is based on the same platform as the GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle and GV70 Snow, but its design is unmistakably its own. The exterior is a familiar blend of aggressive lines and angular shapes, with a long hood and dramatic two-line light design that's sure to turn heads. But it's the X Skorpio's size that really sets it apart - massive fenders and large enough to accommodate 40-inch off-road tires riding on 18-inch beadlock wheels. ### Under the Hood But what really gets the X ...
### The Genesis X Skorpio: A Trophy Truck in Disguise
Imagine a car that’s more like a trophy truck than a conventional road car. A vehicle that’s designed for extreme off-roading, with a focus on capability and a disregard for practicality. That’s the Genesis X Skorpio Concept, a car that’s as much a statement piece as it is a serious off-road contender.
The X Skorpio is based on the same platform as the GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle and GV70 Snow, but its design is unmistakably its own. The exterior is a familiar blend of aggressive lines and angular shapes, with a long hood and dramatic two-line light design that’s sure to turn heads. But it’s the X Skorpio’s size that really sets it apart – massive fenders and large enough to accommodate 40-inch off-road tires riding on 18-inch beadlock wheels.
### Under the Hood
But what really gets the X Skorpio’s engine revving is its V-8 powerplant. A whopping 1100-hp V-8 with 850 lb-ft of torque is the perfect match for this extreme off-roader. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and features a short wheelbase and extreme ground clearance, giving the X Skorpio a high breakover angle that’s sure to tackle even the toughest off-road terrain.
### Inside the Cabin
While the X Skorpio’s exterior is all about aggression and capability, the interior is more focused on comfort and luxury. The cabin is designed to accommodate both the driver and passenger, with a more luxurious interior than the average trophy truck. A screen embedded in the steering wheel and a panel of buttons on the center console reflect a competition-ready racing cabin, while the passenger gets a screen with some useful navigation info.
### A Concept, Not a Production Car
So, is the Genesis X Skorpio Concept a serious contender for production? According to Genesis, it’s not. The brand’s CCO, Luc Donckerwolke, says that concept cars are meant to inspire and ignite passion for the brand’s vision, rather than serve as direct previews of any given product. This means that the X Skorpio is more of a thought experiment than a serious contender for production.
### Other Off-Road Concepts from Genesis
But the X Skorpio isn’t the only off-road concept from Genesis. The brand is also showing off a handful of other off-roading builds based on its existing models, including the GV60 Outdoors Concept, GV70 Outdoors Concept, and GV80 Desert Edition. While details are scarce, these concepts seem to be designed to showcase Genesis’s capabilities in extreme off-roading.
### Conclusion
The Genesis X Skorpio Concept is a car that’s as much a statement piece as it is a serious off-road contender. With its massive size, V-8 powerplant, and luxurious interior, it’s a vehicle that’s sure to turn heads. But while it may be a concept, it’s clear that Genesis is serious about its off-road ambitions – and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this extreme off-roader.
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