Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept takes a sleek look at the future

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Sedan, Hyundai, Design/Style



After seeing the promising lines of Hyundai's latest concept car last week in a shadowy teased rendering, we now have a better idea about what this sleek concept is all about. The 2013 Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept received its official debut today at the Detroit Auto Show, and it's expected to be a pretty good indication of the styling direction for the next-generation Genesis sedan, although not quite the real deal.

Comparing this concept to spy shots of a Genesis prototype captured early last month, we can see that many elements of the HCD-14 will be incorporated into the newest Hyundai luxury sedan. As is the case with any concept car, the oversized carbon fiber wheels and suicide rear doors will certainly not be making it to the production model, but it will be interesting to see if the next-generation sedan has some of this car's styling cues like the hard-edged body creases along the side of the car, the coupe-like roofline running all the way to the rear of the car leaving no true decklid, or even the fine details like the "Genesis" etched into the headlights.

In addition to the styling of the car, there are plenty of new features being introduced on the concept that may be intended for the final product. This includes cabin technology features like a head-up display, hand-gesture recognition, and even a system that is able to track a driver's eyes to select options in various vehicle functions such as audio or climate controls. There also luxury appointments like the real milled wood accents and the iPad storage station. Hyundai is also promising improved driving dynamics with a more rigid chassis, new driver-selectable settings for various driving conditions and, of course, carrying over the 5.0-liter direct-injected V8 paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.Continue reading Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept takes a sleek look at the future

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[CC4.6]

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[Cerluean]

Genesis HDC-14 concept at Detroit Auto Show

http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/Media/MediaKit/RelatedPhotos.aspx?mediaid=37997&title=2013-detroit-auto-show

Now I know why they only showed the silhouette of the top of the concept in news leaks prior to the Detroit Auto Show. The front end of the concept is hideous. I was waiting for the 2014 Genesis to come out before buying one, but if the grill will be anything like this concept, then I might have to get an overpriced German car.

 

[Ruissimo]

Yeah, that's hideous.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I think a production version of this car will look great and have serious road presence. Most of the time these concepts are over the top - and they're supposed to be. I'd love to see a drastically redesigned Hyundai Genesis rather than a bearly noticeable design that could be mistaken for yet another midcycle refresh.

 

[marty5marty]

I just don't know what to say....

 

[Wordman]

Wow! That is freaking cool...

 

[DominicJE]

I don't know, I actually like the new grill. I guess it will be a matter of taste.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I don't know, I actually like the new grill. I guess it will be a matter of taste.

Yeah, I'm a big grille kinda guy (traditional Cadillac) so I like the front end, for sure.

 

[ilovemygenesis]

if the production vehicle is anything like the concept car, I'm all in!!!!

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[chicagorspec]

I couldn't agree more, but some here seem to like it. To each their own, I guess.

Yeah, that's hideous.

 

[Silver Gen]

Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. I think the grill is a litte overstated, but as it was said "earlier", concepts are always "over the top" and the production models are always less "pronounced" than the concepts, so considering the rest of the car, I'M IN!!!. I'm planning on suicide dooring my present sedan...whether others like it or not, LOL!

 

[Dpaulc]

Hyundai HCD-14 Concept First Look

http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_vehicles/1301_hyundai_hcd_14_concept_first_look/

What do you think? Good direction if this is the new Genesis or sneak peek at the future?

Haters gonna hate, but I think this looks awesome. Say what you will about it looking like an Audi A7; I think it took that design and added a whole new dimension of kick-ass to it.

 

[mikec]

Add me up to the "it's hideous" vote count. Once upon a time car styling aimed for sleek... not massive and brick-like. A big blunt obnoxious nose somehow means aggressive to stylists? Pickups aim for big and blunt. Luxury ought to include some semblance of grace and dignity!

Fortunately I have a few cars to spread the miles around so my 1st generation Genesis, barring a collision or some other catastrophe, will last many years and I'll be able to skip this possible next generation.

mike c.

 

[Seattle Genesis]

That's all really nice. The only problem with concept cars is they never ever look like the original.. Why would they call them future concepts if they never turn out as nice? I'd love to see that car drive down the road in 2015. I'll never see that one or any thing that looks like it.

 

[waveman]

Re: Hyundai HCD-14 Concept First Look

That's all really nice. The only problem with concept cars is they never ever look like the original.. Why would they call them future concepts if they never turn out as nice? I'd love to see that car drive down the road in 2015. I'll never see that one or any thing that looks like it.

Concept cars are supposed to attract attention and float design ideas to gauge the reaction of the automotive press and public. As for this one, there are some things that I like, but more that I don't, including the front end. But I mostly want to know if you have to reset random play on an iPod or iPhone whenever you restart the car.

(Just noticed that there's another thread on this. Mods may want to combine them if possible.)

 

[PMCErnie]

Oh my, I thought it was the new Chrysler 300 sitting on a street in East LA.

 

[Ruissimo]

Topics merged.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Add me up to the "it's hideous" vote count. Once upon a time car styling aimed for sleek... not massive and brick-like. A big blunt obnoxious nose somehow means aggressive to stylists? Pickups aim for big and blunt. Luxury ought to include some semblance of grace and dignity!

What was that you said about big, blunt, massive and brick-like?

That's exactly my kind of luxury sedan! Then again, I'm a big fan of traditional Cadillacs...

Keep in mind that front crash standards are causing front fascia's to become more square up front where they stand up straight. So it's a little more difficult to be sleek with the rest of the car with this new rule in place...

Snubby looking noses are going to become more commonplace because of this:

Topics merged.

Thank you!

 

[Ruissimo]

I dislike every one of those cars you posted, aesthetically. All except the ATS. I'd take one of those!

You gotta love the bathtubs of the 80's.