Montreal 2020: Hyundai Presents Retro-Futuristic 45 Concept
Hyundai presented for the first time on North American soil its 45 concept car, inspired by, of all things, the company’s original 1974-vintage Pony concept car, but designed to showcase the company’s vision regarding electric mobility in the future.
That Montreal was chosen for the baptism of this EV prototype is no coincidence, the province of Quebec being a particularly welcoming environment for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
The story of this design study doesn’t end with the undeniable resemblance to the original concept dreamed up way back when, when Hyundai was just a fledgling company trying to gain a foothold on the North American market with cars targeting budget-minded consumers.
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The design is also resolutely aerodynamic and lightweight, with the goal of reducing energy use to a minimum. There are clear analog references in the lighting at the front end and the almost-boxy tipped end to the front hood. You won’t find exterior side mirrors on the 45 either, as they give way to side cameras.
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