Hyundai Tuning

Hyundai Motor America revealed the innovative HCD9 Talus, a 2+2 concept that previews the future of the sports car segment. Designed at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif., Talus made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show.
“The mission for Talus was to create a vehicle that would excite the inner passion of customers who haven’t been able to justify parking a sports car in their garage,” said Joel Piaskowski, chief designer at the Hyundai Design Center. “It’s for a person who has grown accustomed to the needs and benefits of an SUV, but desires the emotional gratification of sports car styling and performance.”
Unlike a traditional sporty coupe, Talus can traverse steep driveways, potholes or two-track access roads thanks to its increased ground clearance. Talus also offers the performance of optional 4WD to assist in applying horsepower to the pavement or for added confidence in inclement weather. The increased ride height also improves visibility, giving the driver the ability to see and anticipate the road ahead. Talus includes interior room for four adults, plus cargo space for that impromptu weekend getaway. More space, ease of access and the benefits of a commanding ride height are unique advantages Talus brings to the sporty car market.

A sophisticated 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission delivers power to fit the demands of performance-oriented consumers. “The exterior design is very assertive and conveys confidence,” said Eric Stoddard, senior creative designer. “It says Talus can do what it wants to; it opens your boundaries from a sports car perspective.”

Southern California residents will have the opportunity to peek into Hyundai’s future when the NEOS 3 Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept makes its North American debut at the 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The CUV is the third in a signature series of futuristic concept cars to be styled at the company’s Chiba Design Center in Korea. NEOS 3 offers the utility of a 4WD, but thanks to its unibody construction and opulent appointments, it retains the feel of a luxury sedan.
The sleek, aerodynamic exterior looks as impressive as it performs. Spindle-shaped character lines run the length of the car adding an innovative design touch. Door- integrated side mirrors auto-dip in reverse gear and help improve downward visibility. NEOS3’ rear aerodynamic design minimizes the drag coefficient while keeping the bodywork simple and clean.

The front grille and headlights incorporate advanced features for safer driving. These include pre-crash sensors and proximity control using Extended High Frequency radar. Forward cameras provide extended visibility to the left and right. Headlight-integrated technologies include an infrared night vision system plus adaptive front lighting that automatically directs the headlight beam in the steering direction.

Inside, the large display is packed with information technologies, while control switches are clustered in the center console.

Under the hood is a newly developed 4.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine mated to an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic gearbox.

Hyundai NEOS3’s interior features a three-zone design. The front seats are the “excitement zone” for pure driving enjoyment. Second-row seats are the “comfort zone” for enjoying travel as if being transported in a private jet. The third-row seats are the “versatile zone” that accommodate both passengers and luggage.

Adding a new dimension to the vehicle interface is a Heads-Up Display and a trackball that offer centralized control of the climate regulation, navigation and entertainment systems. Readouts including night vision and rear camera images are displayed on a large 11-inch LCD screen in the center stack. A multi-meter module tracks critical vehicle functions allowing the driver to be constantly informed about vehicle status and driving conditions.