Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Hybrid Sports Concept
 

https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3603

Introducing N Vision 74

Inspired by Hyundai Motor’s heritage, N Vision 74 is a high-performance hydrogen fuel cell hybrid rolling lab that underlines the company’s leadership in sustainable performance technology. N Vision 74 is inspired by both technology and design, rooted in N’s sustainable vision announced in 2015 and Hyundai’s passion for high performance since 1974.

In terms of design, N Vision 74 pays an homage to the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept from 1974, which was developed by the legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. The concept was then built into prototypes for Hyundai’s first production sports car. Although it could not reach production in the end, the daring attitude set the tone for the entire company.

N Vision 74 inherited the pure surface, the dynamic proportioned profile and the unique B pillar from the 1974 Pony Coupe concept. Hyundai’s design heritage meets the electrification era with high performance to shape N Vision 74. In addition, Parametric Pixel lighting provides a futuristic flourish.

“N Vision 74’s future-oriented design reflects the respect and appreciation we have for the dedication and passion that went into the Pony Coupe concept,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Design Center.

N Vision 74 elevates the daring attitude of the Pony Coupe concept into a future Hyundai design, while reinterpreting the interior as an entertaining space without losing the pure architecture of the Pony Coupe concept. It is equipped with a driver-centric cockpit with a blend of heritage elements and modern design, such as digital cluster and analogue buttons.

Measuring 4,952 mm long, 1,995 mm wide and 1,331 mm tall on a 2,905 mm wheelbase, it is the first high-performance rolling lab built on the most advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that Hyundai N has ever created. But this is not the first time for N to deal with fuel cell technology. N Vision 74 is also inspired by the concept car Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo, which was unveiled in 2015 with the launch of N brand to envision the future of hydrogen-based high performance.

Just seven years later, Hyundai N is introducing N Vision 74, setting its sights even further by realizing its passion for ‘fun to drive’ and imagination. Hyundai’s engineers developed a hybrid structure of a battery-electric in combination with an FCEV system, which is placed in an all-new layout. By having fuel cell system and battery-electric powering the N Vision 74 together, the cooling efficiency is improved, while the two different power sources can be used depending on different driving conditions. This fine-tuned logic system enables better torque vectoring by twin motors on the rear, allowing a precise and responsive cornering experience. Moreover, N Vision 74 explores the balance between the performance and cooling with a three-channel cooling system.

The high-performance technology is fully integrated into the design to fulfil the FCEV’s heat management requirements. With such functional aesthetics, N Vision 74 explores the balance between state-of-the-art-technology and iconic design. Along with long-range and fast refueling capabilities, N Vision 74 guarantees driving fun with a sustainable power source via the application of cutting-edge technologies.

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I'll allow it.


This is the way.

They spend 30 years trying to hide the Pony ever existed and show they can make a quality vehicle and then pay "homage" to it?

Charger x DeLorean? Let's see if this goes anywhere, glad companies are still putting money into innovating potential alternatives

Well in fairness the coupe concept was from 1974 so it predates the DeLorean by several years.

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-c...age/254834.jpg

Damn, I guess that shows that I learned history from movies as a lowly 5x100

I remember watching the Pony as a teenager and the concept was so cool by 1974 standards.
Then the actual cars came here in the early eighties and were absolutely dirt cheap so sold like mad. Then the reasons they were so cheap started to appear. Most were rotted out to the door handles and off the road before they were even 4 years old!
Don't think the US ever got them?

Not 100% sure, but I know I've never seen one.

The side profile is a tad "busy" but man do I love the front, rear and top view.

If it ever goes to production I am sure they will tame it down a bit. Typical concept extremes going on there.

it's a fuel cell prototype, so I think it won't happen, at least not for the US. I'm afraid that airship has sailed.

This actually looks phenomenal. Would buy 10/10.

Well actually...

https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content...ision-74-1.jpg

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Knowing Hyundai, they will likely build it, and it will look identical.

Hyundai still makes a fuel cell, Nexo.

So does Toyota and Honda I believe, but I just meant there is no real momentum behind fuel cells in the US. I think you may see them used in long haul trucking, and maybe aircraft or trains, but not likely in personal transportation. That is a shame though, because I was Team Fuel Cell (and still am to some extent).

?????
Hyundai has had many many concepts that either never happened or looked radically different than when first introduced.
Hell I showed one just a few posts up. They are no different than any other company in producing wild concepts and then toning them down for real life or just never actually making them.

Their EV concepts seem to make it to production and look very close to the concept.

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https://cdn.topgear.es/sites/navi.ax...?itok=yBMnLB56

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I had my first Ionic 5 siting in the wild a couple of weekends ago. It's interesting but not for me. It looked like a "futuristic" car rendering from a mid 90's version of Grand Theft Auto.

On a different note, I see a future GT7 DLC for the N Vision 74...

I will give you basic body lines and rectangular tail lights on those. Other than that almost every single detail is different.
Concepts are designed to attract attention. The production version has to meet price points and regulations while still looking something like the concept. This almost always creates quite a gap between the two.
There is also often a rather substantial change between the very first release of a concept and later ones. The closer to release of course the closer to the production car.

Hyundai's designs have been knocking it out of the park recently. Really hope this comes to production in any capacity. I believe Fuel Cells still have potential for commercial applications, but currently the gov't is riding another horse.

But you never know.

This is similar.

https://youtu.be/o7w8XGviiVI

eh cool but feels pretty derivative. i was actually looking forward to the ioniq 6 but production turned into a big mess, so tall compared to concept with the extra bulge around hood/a pillar/fenders and they disgustingly did not integrate door frames into the body so in any color other than black it already looks dated..so not hoping for much with this concept either.

I really do not like the bulgy look. Didnt really like the similar Mercedes Benz design theme using the upside-down bowl look on its cars......but this looks worse.

Its like the MB EQ series of EV's..which also has the wierd upside-down bowl look.......except those look incredibly cheap outside for a product in its pricerange.

I feel like the wind and electric motors were augmented to sound deeper or like they used exhaust noises in the music soundtrack to make it sound better :lol:

Can't have it since Hydrogen will pollute just as bad as gasoline and the benefits won't outweigh the cons. Oh well. Guess turn it into nothing too.

Okay that one got me. :lol:

Hyundai Pony Coupe Based On N Vision 74 To Enter Production After May 27 Debut
 

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/hy...-may-27-debut/

The Hyundai N Vision 74 concept that impressed with its retrofuturistic looks may soon be wowing shoppers as the automaker reportedly prepares to unveil a production version on May 27

When it was first unveiled, the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept impressed with its retro design, and its futuristic powertrain. Now, rumors suggest that the car has garnered enough attention for the Korean automaker to put it into production.

Korean outlet Money Today reports that Hyundai is planning to hold a ‘Pony Day’ on May 27 at its design studio in Seoul, where it will announce and reveal a production version of the sports coupe.

While it has not been confirmed, it is possible that the production model may adopt the historic Pony Coupe moniker. The N Vision 74 concept was inspired by the original Pony Coupe Concept, which was a two-door version of the Hyundai Pony sedan that was first introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1974.

The Pony nameplate was a major success for Hyundai, with the (less exciting) production version launching in 1975 and remaining in production in various forms until the 2000s. Both the first generation model and the coupe concept that preceded it sported bodies designed by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro.

In a decision with poetic resonance, Money Today reports that it is Fabrizio Giugiaro, Giorgetto’s son and the co-founder of GFG Style, who is handling the design of the production version of the modern Pony Coupe.

What is less clear is whether Hyundai will choose to give the alleged production version of the Pony Coupe the same powertrain as the N Vision 74. That car had a rather complicated hydrogen hybrid power system. It featured both a hydrogen fuel cell and electric motors. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a few more weeks before we find out if the automaker plans to simplify the concept or not.

I'm interested... I'll take this or an electric MR2.

With you on a MR2 EV (although it probably wouldn't qualify as mid-engine) but this thing looks like it is a car designed by Lego, and not in a good way.

Tastes vary of course.

Yeah and those head lights lol

I love it!

(of course I'm a child of the 80s)

LOVE it! Very interested... But I'm about to pick up a '23 BRZ so I'm probably set for a few years...