Genesis Just Put Porsche and Ferrari on Notice with a New Mid-Engine Stunner

The Korean luxury automaker is seriously now gunning for the big dogs and we’re all for it.

Glossy orange sports car with sleek aerodynamic design and black tinted windows parked on asphalt.

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Published November 21, 2025

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Updated November 23, 2025

Genesis just revealed its most ambitious pitch ever, and the brand is gunning for the big dogs. Say hello to the wicked and slick-looking Magma GT Concept.

If you initially thought, “dang, that looks like a Koenigsegg,” you wouldn’t be wrong. Because the Magma GT Concept is essentially the Korean automaker taking direct aim at the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and all the other mid-engine supercars.

Although the Los Angeles Auto Show is currently in full swing, Genesis decided to reveal the Magma GT Concept in France. But better yet, all to truly get the attention of some of Europe’s finest.

Previewing Genesis’ performance aspirations for the next decade and beyond

Close-up of a black car grille with red illuminated "GENESIS" lettering and red accent lights. — Genesis just solidified its performance aspirations with its Magma division.

It was only a few months ago when Genesis announced its ambitions to enter the performance car leagues at the New York Auto Show. The Korean luxury carmaker wants to be taken seriously, both on the street and in motorsports.

It also wants to become a performance icon, similar to European and Japanese luxury performance brands, with its Magma lineup. Now, the Magma GT Concept is proof that its ambitions are coming to fruition.

Orange Genesis Magma sports car with butterfly doors and front and rear hoods open at a world premiere event. — The Genesis Magma GT Concept has all the workings of a true, purebred mid-engine supercar.

Genesis might have revealed the Magma GT Concept in full as a potential pitch for a new supercar. But it makes a broader statement.

In addition to the concept, the Hyundai’s luxury division also officially revealed the GV60 Magma in tandem. And the message is simple: the Koreans are coming for BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, Audi RS and Lexus F.

Orange sports car with black wheels parked on asphalt, reflected in a puddle below. — Although still in the prototype stages, the Magma GT Concept appears nearly production-ready.

“The Magma GT Concept represents the pinnacle of our performance vision and stands as a symbol of our commitment to true motorsport capability,” said Genesis’ Chief Creative Officer and former head of design at Bentley, Luc Donckerwolke.

Orange sports car with butterfly doors and front and rear hoods open on a race track pit lane. — Genesis dropped the Magma GT at its major world premiere in France.

“It isn’t defined by raw aggression or uncompromising speed—it is defined by balance. This is a car that feels instinctively connected to its driver, composed under pressure, and meticulously tuned so that every component serves a single purpose: to make performance effortless.”

Orange Genesis Magma sports car with sleek design and black wheels displayed indoors under red spotlights. — Could Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini have a new kid on the block to compete with?

Aiming for Germany and Italy

While the Magma GT Concept showcases Genesis’s new performance direction, it also represents how the automaker is truly reaching for the stars. It aims to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and perhaps all the other supercar makers.

Orange sporty car with LED headlights on a racetrack with blue, red, and white striped markings. — Genesis also officially dropped its first dedicated performance car, the all-electric GV60 Magma.

That’s because the Magma GT Concept boasts the sort of engineering that could only be found in that corner of the auto industry. Such includes a low-slung, road-hugging body, two seats and a potent engine in the middle. And its butterfly-style gullwing-like doors are just absolutely inspiring.

Close-up of a matte gray multi-spoke wheel with Michelin tire on an orange sports car. — Genesis Magma is the company’s attempt at competing with BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, et al.

Genesis didn’t share any technical specifics, as the Magma GT Concept remains in the prototype stages. But it’s a complete car, both inside and out, that’s drivable and fully functional.

And because it appears almost production-ready, we can only hope Genesis makes it. Because who can say no to more automotive diversity?

“Genesis achieved one million global sales faster than any luxury marque in history. Magma represents our declaration that the next ten years will be even more significant,” Hyundai Motor Company’s CEO, José Muñoz, said in his statement.

Bright orange Genesis Magma sports car with sleek design and LED headlights in a dark showroom with a large screen behind. — Would you want to see the Magma GT reach production status? We do.

“We’re not just building high-performance vehicles; we’re redefining what a luxury high performance brand can be when Korean innovation meets global ambition.”

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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