Hyundai goes green for Geneva
Hyundai is going on a green offensive for the upcoming Geneva Motor. In addition to a face lifted Matrix MPV, the company will unveil a fuel-efficient concept based on the i30 and a range of cleaner cars.
and a range of cleaner cars. Hyundai is making way for a specially badged range of cleaner cars that will wear the “Eco-Dynamic” moniker. Rather than utilising such fancy (and expensive) technology as stop-start systems and hybrid powerplants, Hyundai is taking a more basic approach to lowering fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Production i10 and i30 models will go on show with lower rolling resistance tyres, new aero tweaks, and higher gear ratios. Hyundai claims this will cut C02 emissions by up to 29 percent, so expect both cars to produce less than 100g/km.
Hyundai has partnered with Recaro, LG and Bayer to create the HED-5 concept. So you can expect some nifty innovations in seating, infotainment and…pharmaceuticals? Well, not pharmaceuticals actually – rather a lightweight body shell made from polycarbonate alloys that will help the HED-5 meet the aforementioned fuel-efficient motoring proviso.
The concept is a six-seater MPV-esque offering that, according to Hyundai, will showcase “a new level of versatility combined with exceptional fuel economy”. it will sit on the same platform used by the company’s i30 hatchback and utilise a number of its engines. The seating layout is believed to be a 3+3 configuration similar to that of the Honda FR-V and Fiat Multipla. Hyundai reckons a production version of the HED-5 will be on the roads within the next two years.
A facelifted version of the Matrix MPV will also grace Hyundai’s Geneva stand -expect a number of stylistic tweaks and new colour schemes for the exterior and the use of better quality materials in the cabin.
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