Genesis Secured Design Patents for X Gran Models
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted patents for the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible in August 2026.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Automotive — General
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In August 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted design patents for the Genesis X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible. These filings suggest the automaker may be preparing to bring these high-end models to market.
Why it matters
Securing design patents is a foundational step in moving concept vehicles toward limited or series production. These filings indicate that the brand is actively exploring luxury segments that compete with high-end performance vehicles.
Potential production versions of the X Gran Coupe and Convertible are estimated to carry a price tag around $150,000. These design concepts follow technical features seen in other luxury models, such as the GV90's B-pillarless coach doors.
The players
United States Patent and Trademark Office
This federal agency is responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
Genesis
This luxury vehicle division of Hyundai Motor Group is headquartered in South Korea.
Nikita Chuicko
This digital artist creates hypothetical vehicle renderings and CGI automotive designs.
The details
The recent patent approvals formalize the designs for the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible, which have previously only existed as conceptual prototypes. While these filings lock in the intellectual property for the designs, independent digital artist Nikita Chuicko has also fueled interest by releasing hypothetical renderings of a potential G90 Coupe variant.
Timeline
Genesis released the first G90 model in 2017.
The USPTO granted design patents for the two models in August 2026.
This report was published on September 28, 2026.
Roadmap
These patent filings represent a significant step in the brand's evolution as it seeks to move from mainstream success to elite luxury performance tiers. The move positions the company to challenge established European and American manufacturers in the high-priced coupe and convertible market.
Prospective buyers can expect these models to sit at the top of the price range, with estimates placing them around $150,000. If brought to production, these vehicles will expand the brand's current footprint beyond the G90 and GV90 lineups.
The takeaway
Design patents are a primary indicator that a manufacturer is serious about expanding its vehicle portfolio. Potential buyers should monitor future announcements for confirmation of production timelines and official MSRPs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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