Genesis has never been a brand associated with dust, dunes, or airborne jumps—until now. With the unveiling of the Genesis X Skorpio Concept, the luxury marque signals a dramatic expansion of its design and performance ambitions, venturing deep into the world of extreme off-road machines.
Revealed in the Rub’ al Khali desert—better known as the Empty Quarter—the X Skorpio is Genesis’ first purpose-built off-road concept, engineered to thrive in some of the harshest terrain on earth. Inspired by the resilience and defensive posture of a black scorpion, the vehicle abandons conventional luxury SUV proportions in favor of a low-slung, wide-track silhouette wrapped around a tubular racing frame.
Powering the concept is a motorsport-grade V8 producing 1,100 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque, delivering performance on par with dedicated desert racing trucks. The drivetrain is paired with 18-inch beadlock wheels, 40-inch off-road tires, and Brembo motorsport brakes, underscoring that the X Skorpio is far more than a static design study. Genesis emphasizes that the vehicle was tested and driven in real desert conditions, including high-speed dune runs and hard landings.
Despite its race-ready hardware, the interior retains a distinctly Genesis sensibility. The cabin blends performance ergonomics with refined materials, featuring suede-wrapped surfaces, leather accents, carbon-fiber components, and a reconfigurable sliding display that shifts between driver-focused and co-pilot navigation modes. An integrated roll cage, four-point harnesses, and advanced communication systems reinforce its serious intent.
The X Skorpio also serves as a statement piece for Genesis’ newly announced concept car strategy, which aims to deepen emotional engagement by exploring bold, niche automotive experiences. Alongside other recent studies like the X Gran Equator and G90 Wingback, the X Skorpio represents a willingness to push far beyond traditional luxury boundaries.
Whether or not it reaches production remains uncertain, but the message is clear: Genesis is no longer content to play only on paved roads. In the X Skorpio, the brand presents a vision of luxury that embraces adrenaline, risk, and raw terrain—without abandoning craftsmanship or design discipline.
