Hyundai concept, what do you think?

[BigJoe]

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/talusoffl00002.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/talusoffl00007.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/talusoffl00005.jpg


http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/08/hyundai-hcd9-talus/

They sure have come a long way..........

[Navigator]

Yes they have come a long way from the Excel. Need to see how it performs before I put my stamp of approval on it.

[Elric]

An interesting combination of Porshe Cayenne and Infiniti...I believe it's called "creative borrowing"...but it does look nice :)

[MZ-N10]

the back looks a bit too long..for my taste...

[blacksambo]

What do they propose under the hood?

[Elric]

TECHNOLOGY
Talus is equipped with next-generation technology including:

* Electronic Stability Control
* Night Vision
* Shift-by-Wire Transmission
* Wireless Internet
* Adaptive Cruise Control

HCD9 TALUS SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration:
Rear-drive, 2 2 sports coupe
Wheelbase:
2800 mm. (110.2 in.)
Overall Length:
4667 mm. (183.7 in.)
Overall Height:
1578 mm. (62.1 in.)
Overall Width:
1932 mm. (76.1 in.)
Track, f/r:
1592.6 mm. (62.7 in.) / 1640.8 mm. (64.6 in.)
Wheels:
22-in. polished aluminum deep-dish split 5-spoke wheels
Tires:
P265/R40-22
Engine:
4.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine producing an estimated 340 horsepower
Transmission:
6-speed automatic transaxle
Suspension:
Independent front and rear
Exhaust:
Dual, high-performance stainless steel
Exterior:
Molten Red tri-coat metallic paint with Cinder Black ground effects
Interior:
Two-tone Sierra brown and black Chestnut leather interior with cascading metal trim
Special Features:
Blue ambient LED pipe interior lighting

[Robdrawz]

Not enough body cladding & the rear view mirrors are too small...

[Ruflyf]

kinda lke a cross between a tiburon and a rx8.

[LiquidVX]

4.6 LITER?????? I like that very much. Too bad that even if they do decide to make this a production car, they would crap it up to the point sucking. Probably put a pathetic engine in it to save money. They should call it Tiburon OS.

OS standing for On Steroids.

[WormGod]

Is this their answer to the FX or the Murano? If so, so be it. I like. Vageuly looks like a more aero Cayenne. Must keep my eyes on this one.

[MrCrowley]

All I can say is just like people said about Japanese cars in the '70's, " Watch out big 3". Now the expression is about the Koreans, " Watch out Japan". There are some new kids on the block. People denied it in the '90's. Now they will see it in the new millenium.

[kuba]

It looks like a toyota rsc concept ripped off.
I still prefer the toyota then hyundai

http://www.infomotori.com/foto/N/art_834_2_toyota%20rsc%2002.jpg

[BigJoe]

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture. I also like the RSC, but we all know Toyota will not build it. Maybe Hyundai will.

[transio]

Personally, I find this SUV to be a bit lacking in the looks department.

But how about the new 2007 Tiburon concept? :eek: :eek: YUMMY!!!

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied/112_fvf2007_tiburon_z.jpg

[mbeach]

The specs say that this is a RWD 2+2 coupe -that's no SUV by any stretch. If it is a F/R vehicle, it looks like it's on stilts.

Hyundai had a moderately successful rally program, complete with turbo'd AWD cars. They build big ships and cranes, so they have the know-how. They just have to beat the public's perception of what a Hyundai is -a low cost econobox.

Their styling department has been working overtime for a few years though. Let's see if the powertrain people can deliver (for a reasonable amount of money).
I thought that the current Tiburon was a good looking car, until I looked under the hood. It was circa 1990 under there. Very dissapointing.

[transio]

-They build big ships and cranes, so they have the know-how. Not to be contrary, but what the heck do ships and cranes have to do with quality passenger vehicles? :confused: Granted, Hyundai is at the top of the JD Powers list, but I don't think that has anything to do with their ship and crane manufacturing.


Their styling department has been working overtime for a few years though. They have to keep working, in my opinion. They're still followers of dying trends, and have yet to define a recognizable style for themselves, besides "blah." The Tiburon is a step in the right direction.

[thebear54]

LUV the Hundy Proto............wonder if it will get off the ground???
John

[mbeach]

...what the heck do ships and cranes have to do with quality passenger vehicles? :confused: ...


Tankers and container ships as well as gantry cranes require a lot more engineering and manufacturing (cap)ability than a car does. The cars seem to be a "side business" more than anything else.

[LiquidVX]

fight fight fight fight fight! lol jk

[GOVEHIX]

somehow looks like the VW concept long time ago.
the head lights are kool

[Chopper]

Not the first time we've seen this design, but it's plenty compelling. These guys get better every year. Make this, rear drive, 8 cyl or better, snortin' 6... with a proper 6 speed (sourced from Honda of cource) and I'm in. Better still...loose the back doors.

[thedutchguy]

I think this new santa fe is rather nice looking.
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/14768.jpg
And what a space inside!
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/16564.jpg

[climbcovey]

I don't have a picture but saw the "jeepster" concept at 2004 auto show. I fell in love. Also a point of interest is the suzuki "dune" which was in the 2005 show. it can be seen on the susuki web site. very sharp resembles a proton vx on crack!

[Chopper]

Tib always looks like it belongs in a future set, Sylvester Stallone movie. I wanna like these guys...look at their learning curve. Check back in ten... no...five years.