Hyundai has released an official sketch of the HED-6 Concept that will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The HED-6 was designed at Hyundai's European Design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany and provides a new look for Hyundai's SUVs. The concept features a muscular design with its hexagonal grille, angular style lines and piercing back-swept front headlamps, with the bold look completed by 21-inch, mirror-polished alloy wheels.
The HED-6 is powered by a 175 horsepower 1.6-liter GDi turbocharged engine.
PRESS RELEASE:
HYUNDAI TO REVEAL SUV CONCEPT AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
* Design sketch reveals dynamic styling for compact SUV
* Three-door i20 to debut at Geneva Show
* First application of stop-start technology to be shown on i30 blue
Hyundai is to unveil an all-new concept car at this year's Salon International de L'Automobile in Geneva on March 3rd. This innovative concept portrays a dramatic new look for compact SUVs and was styled at the company's European Design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
The world première of this new concept – codenamed HED-6 – will take centre stage on the Hyundai stand, with two other vehicles completing a hat-trick of debuts for the company.
The three-door version of the new i20 will also be shown for the first time, while the i30 blue will showcase the first application of stop-start technology on a Hyundai production car. This technology will contribute to a significant cut in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
HED-6 concept car
Hyundai's European design team has combined muscular design with everyday utility to create a car which will fit comfortably in an urban or out-of-town environment. The dramatic exterior look is enhanced by the hexagonal grille, angular style lines and piercing back-swept front headlamps, with the bold look completed by 21-inch, mirror-polished alloy wheels.
The three-dimensional, sculpted shape of the rear window is achieved using "Lexan" high-performance plastics instead of regular glass. To emphasise the dynamic flowing lines, the designers have developed a special 'Ice Blue' exterior paint, with an advanced pigment effect for a brilliant shine.
Equipped with LED daytime running lights and powered by a 175hp, 1.6-litre GDi turbocharged engine, HED-6 gives a clear indication of the direction Hyundai will take with its next generation of Hyundai SUVs.
Allan Rushforth, Vice President at Hyundai Motor Europe said, "The HED-6 brings an entirely new look to Hyundai's SUV line-up. It fuses a robust exterior with a fresh and elegant interior, making for an eye-catching package, while its latest-generation power train highlights Hyundai's clean-technology expertise."
i30 blue
Hyundai decided on a global basis to label all low emission vehicles to be launched, starting with i30, under the sub-brand "blue". The i30 produced in Nosovice, Czech Republic, will be the first mass production vehicle to wear the blue label as i30 blue.
Demonstrating the company's commitment to lowering vehicle CO2 emissions and reducing costs for consumers, Hyundai is bringing ISG (Idle Stop and Go) technology to one of its production cars for the first time.
Ideal for city driving, the i30 blue will automatically switch the car's engine off when stationary.
The ISG system uses an advanced starter motor connected to the ECU, which monitors the car's status at all times. Remarkably, this technology applied to Hyundai's 1.6-litre petrol engine reduces fuel consumption by 7% on the official combined cycle, while achieving a lower CO2 rating of 142g/km, compared to 152g/km on the regular i30 1.6.
Available in UK showrooms by the autumn, the i30 blue will come in both five-door hatchback and estate body styles and with a choice of 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines. Other i30 engine derivatives will progressively be offered with ISG technology, followed by more models in the Hyundai range.
i20 three-door
Set to play an important role in developing Hyundai's brand and sales success in Europe, the chic and versatile i20 three-door will go on sale in the second quarter of 2009. Adding a lower entry-level price to the i20 line-up, the youthful and sporty three-door variant will boost Hyundai's offering in the largest growing segment in Europe.
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Comments (14)
Wow, Is plagiarism really the most sincere form of complement? I like the way Hyundai re-labeled the BMW X6 as the HED-6, right down to the exhaust. Wait... my mistake. The way roofline separates slightly from the rear window arch makes it COMPLETELY different.
Posted by SteedTriple | February 9, 2009 11:57 AM
Posted on February 9, 2009 11:57
New? looks like a Nissan Morono.
Posted by Slamman | February 9, 2009 12:13 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 12:13
So does the Toyota Venza, but the silly masses will think it's "revolutionary" or something. Right now, I'd take a Hyundai over a Toyota.
Posted by Chmilz | February 9, 2009 12:41 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 12:41
I'd say it looks a touch like the Pacifica. Maybe more than a touch.
Posted by Jimb | February 9, 2009 1:15 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 13:15
Thats the new Tucson, ............check the spy pics of future Tuscon.
Looks good, and I agree I would buy a Hyundai over Overpriced toyota.
Posted by Andy | February 9, 2009 1:30 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 13:30
It looks like the Mazda crossover..
Posted by Bradford | February 9, 2009 3:43 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 15:43
The main difference is that it will perform better than the BMW and cost less than the Mazda.
Posted by RX-7 Guy | February 9, 2009 3:53 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 15:53
Hyundai gvies good HED
Posted by anon y mouse | February 9, 2009 4:35 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 16:35
Well first off this is a sketch, so anything is possible.
Second, how big is this thing? I'm not sure I would classify a 3 door vehicle as an SUV (at least at this size). I'm imagining about the size of a Mazda 3 or Ford Focus hatchback... (especially being powered by a turbo 1.6l)
Posted by Brian | February 9, 2009 10:33 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 22:33
X6 ? no way...this is not half as ugly as the x6, its half the size and weight of the x6 ...and lastly ...way less than half the price ...its actually one of better looking SUVs (god i hate this term) outhere....
Posted by s_howl | February 9, 2009 10:40 PM
Posted on February 9, 2009 22:40
Oh look. A drawing of an SUV. :|
Posted by kw | February 10, 2009 7:11 AM
Posted on February 10, 2009 07:11
Hyundai and Kia had great success with resembling much more expensive models in their product line and that way escape the "cheap" image (until you look at the badge). It works for them and call it copying as much as you like but every manufacturer does it to some degree. In fact customers even indirectly ask for it. Frankly, I find it amazing that they have the confidence and ability to pull such designs into production. (A concept some American cars still struggle with.)
I won't buy a Hyundai anytime soon, but they certainly deserve respect and it shows that there is no monopoly on car design anymore.
Posted by Tom | February 10, 2009 7:33 AM
Posted on February 10, 2009 07:33
Doesn't Hyundai already have three SUVs this size? Or did they get rid of one of them?
Posted by Jeremy | February 10, 2009 8:09 AM
Posted on February 10, 2009 08:09
Its the new Tuscon. See the spy pics, its size resembles it ditto. Yeh it was about time to replace that one too, it was a good vehicle but I could never digest the design(esp. headlights). This one wud work.
Posted by Andy | February 10, 2009 4:55 PM
Posted on February 10, 2009 16:55