This is the car everyone is talking about at the New York Auto Show
But one car snuck up on just about everyone - the Genesis New York Concept.
The stylish hybrid concept car is the latest offering from Hyundai's newly-launched Genesis luxury brand.
"The New York Concept is a progressive concept car that showcases the design quality of the brand," Genesis boss Manfred Fitzgerald said in a statement ahead of the unveiling.
"With its expressive volumes and refined design, the New York Concept truly embodies the 'Athletic Elegance,' that characterizes Genesis products and will continue to do so for future models that come from our luxury brand."
Fancy PR talk aside, the New York Concept is really a thinly veiled statement of intent from Genesis indicating that it's prepared to dive head first into the compact luxury car market and to challenge BMW's stalwart 3-Series.
The Genesis brand lineup is currently comprised on the large G90 luxury limo and the Hyundai Genesis-based G80. If the New York Concept does indeed make it into the production, it would a welcomed addition that would allow Genesis to reach a broader consumer base.
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In true concept car form, the interior is futuristic in design and in tech. It's chock full of fine leather, suede and copper-toned, stainless steel mesh accents.
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But the Genesis Concept's real trump card is the way it looks. It's stunning. The exterior design is punctuated by a long hood, coupe-like roof line and short overhangs to give it a muscular stance.
And the automotive press have picked up on it.
Genesis' stunning New York Concept may give Mercedes and @BMW a reason to worry https://t.co/m5yi1NGVaD pic.twitter.com/zKLDpdggYY
The Genesis concept looks really sharp. Loving the fender crease, and the color. pic.twitter.com/zbjC4WD08p
- Alex Kierstein (@HanSolex) March 24, 2016
Damn. That Genesis New York concept looks killer. #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/Bqqw7shm5S
- Christian Seabaugh (@C_Seabaugh) March 24, 2016
Genesis' New York Concept is a sports sedan that'll make you look twice https://t.co/5vsVYgEEsA pic.twitter.com/xWN1vki5gt
- The Verge (@verge) March 23, 2016
The Genesis New York Concept is a sleek look at the future of Hyundai's new luxury brand https://t.co/JvQPbHIUk3 pic.twitter.com/rv7vcajz89
- Road & Track (@RoadandTrack) March 23, 2016
Daaaaaang! This whole Genesis thing just got kind of serious. BMW.... https://t.co/2pD10sIyRS #NYIAS
- Joel Feder (@joelfeder) March 23, 2016
Did they "save the best for last"? Check out the @Hyundai Genesis New York Concept: https://t.co/yvNlfhmrkd #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/6rfT8Kjme0
- Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) March 23, 2016
Stunning looks aside, the Genesis New York Concept has a long way to go just to make it into production, let alone challenge BMW. The compact luxury segment is as competitive as ever with high caliber offerings from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, Cadillac, and even Alfa Romeo.
Genesis looks set to at least be able to get its foot in the door, but whether it will have staying power remains to be seen.
However, at first glance, things look good. Stunningly good.
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