Genesis GV90 Neolun proves safety of pillarless design
SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis has engineered the GV90 Neolun with a string of hidden structural reinforcements to ensure top-level safety despite the absence of a conventional B-pillar, executives from the luxury carmaker said Thursday (local time). The GV90 Neolun features the Arch Gate, a world-first independently opening coach-door system that eliminates the conventional B-pillar between the front…
Genesis has unveiled the GV90 Neolun, a luxury compact SUV that boasts a revolutionary pillarless design. The absence of a conventional B-pillar between the front and rear doors was achieved through the implementation of an innovative Arch Gate system. This world-first independently opening coach-door system eliminates the need for a traditional B-pillar, creating a wide, unobstructed opening while maintaining top-level safety standards.
Genesis’ head of body design, Lee Dae-hee, explained that the structural functions typically handled by the B-pillar have been seamlessly integrated into the doors. Two 1.8-gigapascal-strength steel beams are vertically and horizontally arranged, with upper stoppers and impact hooks reinforcing the hidden B-pillar structure. Additionally, Genesis incorporated a "hidden roll cage," a separate structural framework built into the body to surround the passenger compartment.
The combination of the hidden B-pillar and roll cage ensures the GV90 Neolun remains a safe and secure vehicle, despite its unique design.
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