Overview

Serving as the brand's premier performance flagship, the upcoming Genesis Magma GT clearly signals its ambitions. It features a sleek lowered profile with a fighter-jet inspired canopy, upward-opening doors, and a centrally positioned turbocharged V-8, leaving little doubt about its sporting focus. Genesis has also indicated plans to enter the model in a GT racing series, pairing it with the Hypercar under development for the new Genesis Magma Racing endurance program.

Even with these track goals in mind, the company notes that the road-going Magma GT will include ample luxury appointments to appeal to everyday drivers, offering what it calls effortless performance to highlight its dual nature. In time, the model is expected to expand into a broader lineup similar to the 911, with multiple performance variants and possibly a convertible version.

Expert Tip: The performance GT category offers a wide range of choices, from the Koenigsegg Regera and Porsche 911 GT3 to the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 or the track-focused KTM X-Bow. Exactly where and how the Magma GT will position itself among these standout machines is still unclear.

What's New for 2028?

The Magma GT marks the second model in Genesis' Magma sub-brand and will serve as the performance flagship for the entire consumer range.

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Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside the two-seat cabin, quilted leather covers most surfaces alongside genuine metal trim pieces. A wide center console runs from the dashboard and divides the space into separate seating areas. A compact digital screen rises from the dash ahead of a gated automatic shifter, while the rest of the layout stays deliberately simple and free of excessive screens.

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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
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