Hyundai HND-9 Coupe Concept Debuts in Seoul and Hints at the Next Genesis Coupe

Hyundai has unveiled the HND-9 coupe concept at the Seoul Motor Show, which gives the world a hint at what the next-generation Genesis coupe will look like.

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Hyundai has unveiled the HND-9 coupe concept at the Seoul Motor Show, which gives the world a hint at what the next-generation Genesis coupe will look like.

“HND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai’s future luxury sports coupe models,” said Suk-Geun Oh, head of Hyundai Design Center. “Representing an evolution of Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept balances high performance with a sophisticated image.”

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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. 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’s high performance image. Moreover, butterfly doors, sculptural rear combination lamps, and dual tailpipes placed on both sides, give the car a sleek, futuristic look. The concept rides on twenty-two inch alloy wheels – mixed with carbon materials.

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The HND-9 concept is powered by a 365 horsepower 3.3-liter turbo GDi engine that is mated to an 8-speed auto transmission.

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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.Based on the spiral sculpture concept – derived from Hyundai’s 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. 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.

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