Taking on the off-roading sports car idea in the vein of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and the Porsche 911 Dakar, albeit with more extreme terrain in mind, the Genesis X Skorpio Concept emerged to show the Korean luxury brand’s front-engined concept that is far less low-slung than the mid-engined Magma GT concept unveiled in November. Being “an extreme off-road vehicle designed to be driven across the toughest and harshest terrain,” according to Genesis chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke, the X Skorpio Concept features a tubular frame and a full roll cage, with many components sourced from off-road endurance racing specialist firms. Built with a combination of fibreglass, carbon-fibre and Kevlar, the segmented exterior panels of the X Skorpio Concept are designed to be repaired quickly and efficiently in the harsh environments such a vehicle is expected to operate in. Genesis typically does not reveal powertrain details for its concepts, though it has offered a glimpse of sorts this time for the X Skorpio Concept; under the clamshell bonnet is a V8 engine producing 1,115 PS and 117.6 kg-m (1,153 Nm) of torque. For rolling stock, the X Skorpio Concept is fitted with 18-inch beadlock wheels and custom 40-inch off-road tyres, while braking is by Brembo Motorsport. Genesis claims “generous approach and departure angles”, a short wheelbase and a high breakover angle, while high-clearance fenders and durable skid plates aim to prevent the vehicle getting stuck or damaged when driven as intended. Inside, the X Skorpio Concept gets the aforementioned roll cage, four-point harnesses and reinforced structural components. The cabin is seen to be functional, yet more luxurious than the trophy truck category of Baja competition machines that the X Skorpio Concept outwardly resembles. Instrumentation is by a display unit mounted on a competition-style steering wheel, while secondary controls are via a panel of buttons arranged a grid. There is also a sliding display that can be positioned closer to the driver for single-occupant navigation, or towards the passenger for co-pilot duties. Grab handles are located on either side of the centre console. Genesis has not indicated if the X Skorpio Concept is being considered for production or indeed, competition, though with its tubular frame construction, 1,115 PS V8 engine and a chassis to suit, it certain appears to have the base ingredients to fit the bill for trophy truck racing. What do you think? Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.