What makes the ninth concept model developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea, particularly interesting is that according to the automaker, it's design and technical specifications hint at its "next-generation luxury sports coupe", by which Hyundai means the replacement to the Genessis Coupe.
In a press statement, Hyundai said that "the HND-9 with its dramatic long hood and wheelbase, is a modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic premium sports coupe."
Some of the design highlights seen on the teaser renderings include the butterfly doors (which we doubt would ever make it to production), a wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille on the aggressive looking nose and the pronounced rear fenders. Overall, we like what we see here, but let's not forget that renderings can be deceiving…
As for the HND-9's powertrain, Hyundai tells us that it's fitted with a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine that employs turbocharging and direct injection technologies to deliver a maximum output of 370PS (365hp), paired to an 8-speed auto transmission driving the rear wheels. A similar drivetrain was featured on Kia's 2011 GT sports saloon.
Hyundai said it will release more information on the HND-9 Concept closer to the Seoul Motor Show.
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