Hyundai Motor the fastest-growing automaker by brand,staged a world-premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company\u2019s future design direction.
\n\u201cHND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai\u2019s future luxury sports coupe models,\u201d said Suk-Geun Oh, head of Hyundai Design Center. \u201cRepresenting an evolution of Hyundai\u2019s \u2018Fluidic Sculpture\u2019 design philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept balances high performance with a sophisticated image.\u201d The concept was unveiled at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show.<\/p>\n
The HND-9 is the ninth concept model developed by the Hyundai Motor Group\u2019s R&DCenter in Namyang, Korea. Based on a modern reinterpretation of an elegant, classic premium sports coupe, sophisticated details in every design element of the car reinforce a premium look. The vehicle, with its dramatic, long hood and wheelbase, has an overall length of 4,695mm, width of 1,890mm and height of 1,340mm with a 2,860mm wheelbase.<\/p>\n
Equipped with 3.3-liter turbo GDi engine and 8-speed auto transmission, HND-9 delivers a maximum output of 370ps, while its exterior design exudes a befitting image of the powerful performance.<\/p>\n
Fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from headlamp to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille enhance the vehicle\u2019s high performance image.<\/p>\n
Moreover, butterfly doors, sculptural rear combination lamps, and dual tailpipes placed on both sides, give the car a sleek, futuristic look. Twenty-two inch alloy wheels \u2013 mixed with carbon materials – also contribute to great styling, while lowering its weight.<\/p>\n
Like its exterior, the interior styling of the HND-9 was designed to deliver a modern, luxurious driving experience. Three key concepts were embedded into the interior design to realize this goal: spiral sculpture, elegance and high-tech interface.<\/p>\n
Based on the spiral sculpture concept – derived from Hyundai\u2019s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy – dynamic and distinctive spiral-shaped metal lines frame the entire interior in a speedy and rhythmical way, creating a unique layout.<\/p>\n
The seats are made of sporty yet luxurious mesh, and depending on which angle they are seen from, they project different colors, exuding elegance and mystique. The driver-oriented, high-tech interface is modeled after a cockpit, offering both improved functionality and aesthetics, optimized for dynamic driving.<\/p>\n
Including its world-premiere concept, Hyundai exhibits a total of 30 cars and 11 new technologies in 10 specialized zones, including displays for children. Hyundai\u2019s booth, the largest at the show, is based on a theme called \u2018Brilliant Moment O.\u2019 The letter \u2018O\u2019 represents both Hyundai\u2019s will to strengthen its basics (zero) and its communication with customers (circle).<\/p>\n
Furthermore, as part of the company\u2019s continued efforts to realize its \u2018Modern Premium\u2019 values, Hyundai introduced a variety of both internal and external collaboration projects. Namely, the \u2018i40 Art Car,\u2019 \u2018My Baby\u2019 project and \u2018Equus by Hermes\u2019 concept car showcase Hyundai\u2019s brand enhancement efforts through design.<\/p>\n
\u201cHyundai Motor has come a long way. However, we will not rest on our laurels, but continue putting forth our utmost efforts to deliver Hyundai\u2019s unique \u2018Modern Premium\u2019 values to more customers,\u201d said Choong Ho Kim, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hyundai Motor the fastest-growing automaker by brand,staged a world-premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company\u2019s future design direction. \u201cHND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai\u2019s future luxury sports coupe models,\u201d said Suk-Geun Oh, head of Hyundai Design Center. \u201cRepresenting an evolution of Hyundai\u2019s \u2018Fluidic Sculpture\u2019 design philosophy, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[330,329],"acf":{"country":["uae","kuwait","ksa","bahrain","qatar","oman"],"sub_title_for_this_post":"","youtube_video_identifier":"","excerpt_for_this_post":"","gallery":null},"yoast_head":"\n