Hyundai HND-9 concept heads for Seoul motor show

Hyundai HND-9 concept

These design sketches are of the Hyundai HND-9 concept, which the Korean firm is bringing to this year’s Seoul motor show at the end of the month. The name refers to the ninth concept from Hyundai’s Namyang, Korea R&D centre.

While the Detroit-debuting HCD-14 concept previewed the next-gen Hyundai Genesis in a sleek four-door coupe form, this one previews a “next-generation luxury sports coupe” – it must be the next Genesis Coupe, then.

Hyundai HND-9 concept

The concept’s engine, a turbocharged 3.3 litre GDI unit, feeds 370 hp to the rear wheels through an eight-speed auto ‘box. Whether this powertrain will carry forward to the production Genesis Coupe or not is yet to be confirmed, but it seems realistic enough a setup. Hyundai does not say how many cylinders the engine has, but it’s most probably a V6.

An evolution of the ‘Fluidic Sculpture‘ design philosophy, the concept features butterfly doors and classic coupe proportions thanks to its long bonnet, raked windscreen, tapering roofline and muscular rear haunches. Those are some interesting-looking quad tailpipes, too. More to be uncovered when the covers come off!

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

Certified Pre-Owned - 1 Year Warranty

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • mercedes benz lover on Mar 22, 2013 at 11:33 am

    girl : what do u drive?
    guy : hyundai h………..
    girl : bye

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 14 Thumb down 23
    • Sam Loo on Mar 22, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      This is why Toyota is starting to freak out. I have to bow and respect the Koreans. The sushi seems to be sleeping compared to the Kimchi. I might resign from Toyota as I feel Toyota is getting more and more lembap. Old fashion. In Motorsports also big failure. To all my fans, I might jump ship soon!

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 4
    • Bmw driver on Oct 11, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      Lol…

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • why does it look like the lexus concept……-.-……

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 19 Thumb down 7
    • I thought so too, but I got fed up of comparing car design…… So who cares! It’s still awesome. But it’s still a sketch and the front hint it may look like sergeant Keroro’s face.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 18
  • looks so much like the lexus LF-LC……gosh….design your own car already kia…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 4
    • I find Hyundai’s interpretation of the design much better than the LCLY. Saying there can’t be similar copies of car design is like saying there can only be 1 unique pretty girl in the world.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 6
  • Dr Alban on Mar 22, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    It is all about your mentality, it is all about how open mind u wanna be. If you are already being preoccupied with the mindset of “Korean cars are low quality”, no matter how hard the Hyundai or KIA try improve its quality, you will still be the same person, hence it is totally redundant to participate like an adult, in such a great motoring forum.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 0
  • Bmw driver on Oct 11, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Hyundai has been coming out with great looking cars recently. They should consider to create a luxury arm like lexus from toyota

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required