Hyundai shows i-flow concept

Hyundai has been progressively upgrading their portfolio, reaching for the luxury car segment with Genesis executive sedan and even bigger Equus limousine. Their performance coupe Genesis won accolades on Pikes Peak 2WD competition, while the brand new Tucson (iX35) indicates that the audience is becoming more receptive to the Euro-centric designs with Korean badge as each new model is unveiled.
 

Is this going to be the case with the all-new concept car when it becomes the production car in the form of a mid size sedan?

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Visitors of the Geneva Motor Show 2011 will have their say first. Called i-flow, the latest concept car from Hyundai shows guidelines for their future contender in the D-segment. Hyundai’s European design center in Rüsselsheim, Germany which is responsible for Corsa matching design of the i20, and the iX-onic concept which was used for the iX35. Now the same people are being tested again with the i-flow, a model that is following their new fluidic sculpture design language.

As before, Hyundai has been cooperating with the chemical company BASF to get the latest developments of lightweight hi-tech materials and even solar cells.

The i-flow concept is making its first public appearance on Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4 July) in the UK. This concept car boasts Hyundai’s ground-breaking new design language and cutting-edge hybrid diesel-electric technology. Its sleek, elegant lines not only create a bionic, futuristic shape but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics. The drag coefficient of 0.25Cd helps to reduce CO2 output to just 85g/km and fuel consumption to only 3l/100km. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, featuring the company’s new 1,7-liter engine, plays a key role in delivering such an impressive CO2 emissions figure.

Further advancements can be found inside the i-flow cabin. The application of next-generation materials and technologies, developed in cooperation with BASF, breaks the mould of traditional car interiors. Innovative features include the ability of the main interface to recognize gestural inputs along its fascia-wide display.

The glossy ‘Liquid Metal’ finish – also developed in partnership with BASF – adds to the visual impact of i-flow’s exterior, giving a distinctive character to the car.