Hyundai Surprises Show Goers in Detroit
Could this be the next-generation Tiburon? Hyundai is keeping tight lips about this concept's future but considering the interest the car created after it was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, something similar would be a smart bet.
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| The HCD8 Sports Tourer could very well be Hyundai's replacement for the current Tiburon. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
Hyundai calls its new concept the HCD8 Sports Tourer, the latter two words being normally associated with SUV/wagon crossovers. But there's a reason for this sport coupe's unusual designation. The HCD8 gets an adjustable air suspension, allowing up to four inches of travel. Its lowest position increases aerodynamic properties at high-speed, while the car becomes more capable of traversing challenging terrain like snow banks or roadway medians at its highest setting, a perfect combination with an all-wheel drivetrain.
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| The HCD8 is a stunning styling exercise and one that could go far to increase both the visibility and continued mainstream popularity of Hyundai. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
What other technologies has Hyundai packed into its new concept? The HCD8 gets state-of-art Light Emitting Diodes (LED) developed by Osram Opto Semiconductor, shedding some "light" on future possibilities for automotive lighting systems. Not only are LED lights brighter than conventional beams, but they're also more energy efficient. What's more, LEDs should last for the life expectancy of the vehicle as they don't deteriorate.
Technologies aside the HCD8 is a stunning styling exercise and one that could go far to increase both the visibility and continued mainstream popularity of the South Korean manufacturer in North America.