The Best Car for Dogs? Genesis Might Have Created It
The Genesis X Dog is a concept that turns the all-electric GV70 Electrified SUV into a luxurious dog carrier.
According to a 2023 study by CarGurus and the University of Lincoln, dogs are more comfortable riding in electric cars than in internal-combustion vehicles. When compared to combustion-powered cars, dogs suffer less nausea, overexcitement, and other issues. It appears that when Genesis learned of this experiment, in which a GV70 in both of its electric and ICE versions were used for the testing, it challenged its designers to come up with the ultimate luxury interior for man's best friend. The result is Genesis X Dog, the ultimate dog–friendly accessory for the GV70 Electrified.
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The dog module fits in the cargo area of the all-electric GV70 and matches the refined interior experience human occupants enjoy, but is tailored for your four-legged family member. Utilizing the vehicle-to-load (V2L) power, it features everything you need to pamper your dog as well as give it comfortable place to relax.
The Genesis-branded dog cushion is heated, for example, while a wireless Bluetooth audio system allows your pooch to listen to music and noises that allow it to relax along with ambient lighting to give it that home-like feeling while riding in the car. To keep Fido secure, there are non-slip surfaces and vegan leather sidewalls that all match the interior color combination of your GV70 Electrified, and the whole thing locks into a mechanism in the cargo floor. To keep your pooch safe, a safety harness attaches to an anchor point made into the unit.
Arrive at your favorite local dog park, and deploy the pull-out ramp made of lightweight aluminum with carbon fiber telescopic tubes to give doggo an easy exit. If your pampered pupper happens to get dirty, the integrated dog shower system with a six-liter pressurized water tank allows you to clean them of any dirt and debris. You can also dry your pup using the paired electric hairdryer that also is powered by the V2L system of the GV70 Electrified. Yes, even this hairdryer is bespoke and made to give out optimal airflow and temperature to reduce drying time.
When the cleaning's all finished, both the shower head and the hairdryer can be stored in waterproof pouches built into the carrier. There are additional power ports in the carrier, too, so owners can plug in any other AC-powered devices. Along with the module, Genesis also created a matching dog collar and leash with “Genesis” branding. For the moment, this dog-friendly module is just a concept, but if the reaction of Eleven—the Cocker Spaniel used by Genesis for this photoshoot—is anything to go by, dogs can’t wait for this carrier to become reality.
Having experience in many forms of the automotive industry, Justin Banner has done more than just write about cars. For more than 15 years, he's had experience working as an automotive service technician—including a stint as a Virginia State Inspector—service advisor, parts sales, and aftermarket parts technical advisor (a fancy way of saying he helped you on the phone when you had trouble fitting your brakes over your aftermarket wheels and the like). Prior to his tenure as a full-time editor, Justin worked as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications and as an automotive content creator on YouTube. He’s also covered multiple forms of motorsports ranging from Formula Drift, drag racing, and time attack, to NASCAR, short course off-roading, and open desert racing. He's best known for breaking down complex technical concepts so a layperson can more easily understand why technologies, repairs, and parts should matter to them. At MotorTrend, Justin is part of the news team covering breaking news and topics while also working as a judge for MotorTrend Of the Year events and other major comparison tests.
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