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Concept Cars
Concept cars are renowned for their bold designs and technological innovations. And Hyundai's are no exception.
Veloster (2007)
Styled at Hyundai´s Design and Technical Center at Namyang, the Veloster coupe is the third in a series of daring concept cars to be developed by the central styling studio in Korea.
The Veloster name – a compound of velocity and roadster – evokes the sporty characteristics of a classic two-plus-two. A panoramic glass roof and other futuristic styling details help project a high-tech image.
QarmaQ (2007)
Undertaken as a joint project with GE Plastics, QarmaQ’s designers were given free rein to express themselves, creating complex 3D shapes that could not have been achieved with conventional production methods.
Departing from conventional design, QarmaQ blazes a trail with a panoramic wraparound glazing area using GE’s Lexan™ polycarbonate resin, which sits between the two pronounced ‘muscles’ above the front and rear wheels.
Genesis (2007)
The Genesis represents the perfect example of Hyundai’s never ending drive for perfection.
The rear wheel drive configuration and 53/47 front/rear weight distribution of this premium sports sedan ensure excellent balance and handling, while the suspension design is amongst the most sophisticated and refined anywhere – at any price. Meanwhile, the newly developed 4.6 litre V8, delivering well over 300 bhp and a 0-60mph sprint time of well under 6 seconds, represents a real feat of engineering prowess.
Talus HCD–9 (2006)
A car for people who are used to the power and convenience of an SUV but crave the styling of a sports car.
Designed at the Hyundai Design Center in California, the Talus features sports car styling and chassis, coupled with a powerful 4.6 litre 32 valve V8 engine and the height and ground clearance of an SUV.
Accent SR (2005)
Unveiled at the Frankfurt 2005 Motor Show, the Accent SR provided a fascinating glimpse of the future.
The internal design of the car is SR, but the chassis, engine and styling take the car firmly into grand tourismo territory. A bold new move into a high performance market segment Hyundai had not entered before.
HED–1 (2005)
Created at Hyundai's German Design and Technical Centre, the HED-1 represented an elegant improvement on Europe's B-segment MPVs.
Space is optimised by a sliding dashboard, pedals and rear seats that move electronically to allow for luggage and legroom. The front seats also swivel 180 degrees to face the rear seats.
HCD–8 (2005)
Autocar magazine rated the Hyundai HCD-8 more highly than a Ferrari.
The supercharged 2.7 litre V6 engine, 6 speed manual transaxle and tuned dual exhaust give it performance to match its looks. It also features state-of-the-art, environmentally responsible lighting which lasts the lifetime of the vehicle.
Euro–1 (1998)
This open top, two seater roadster is a classy sports car with six-speed transmission.
It has rear wheel drive and a 2.0 beta power plant. The overall styling is sharp and sporty. The main chassis weighs just 50 kg so, although rigid, the platform is exceedingly light.
HCD–1 (1992)
This visionary Hyundai roadster offered high performance combined with muscular styling.
Powered by a 2.0 litre, 16 valve DOHC engine, it could produce 160 horsepower. Air bags were included and considered an innovation at the time.
Hyundai's daring blend of design and innovative technology makes driving safer, more efficient and enjoyable.
