The Korean carmaker showcased a sub-4metre SUV concept, the HND-14 aka Carlino.
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Last year, Hyundai unveiled its brand new Genesis luxury vehicle sub-brand with the first offering being christened the G90. However, the Japanese Auto maker has managed to unveil the upgraded version with some changes in design of its mid-range SUV, Tucson. The Carlino looks butch with its angular wheel wells, trapezoidal character lines over the wheel arches and the boxy airdams.
India is the third-largest market for Hyundai globally.
Young Key Koo, Hyundai Motor India MD and CEO, told PTI, “Like Russia and China, SUVs are the right products for India”.
With this, Hyundai’s family of SUVs will have five products, including Santa Fe, Tucson, Creta, and Active i20.
Hyundai also showcased the products of its recently announced global luxury brand – Genesis – at the Auto Expo. “With the spirit of challenge and innovation; we will expand the Experience Hyundai programme to strengthen the Hyundai brand in 2016”. The futuristic design direction showcases Hyundai’s commitment to meet the growing aspirations of Indian customers opting for SUV’s.
The N builds on not just Hyundai Motor’s continued advancement as a primary competitor in World Rally Championship (WRC), but also signifies the company’s dedication and investment to create striking and pioneering high performance cars.
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Hyundai also showcased its sub 4-metre compact SUV, designed at Hyundai’s Namyang Design Centre. We will have a concept HND-14 at the Auto Expo. The fuel cell stack, electric motor, battery and hydrogen tank are the main components of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).
