Hyundai Nuvis
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Hyundai HCD-11 Nuvis Concept is a concept vehicle designed at the company's California Design Center in Irvine, California
. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.
One of its more unusual features is its upwards-opening doors, which are especially rare on SUVs. It is also a hybrid vehicle
.
Interior seating fabric was provided by True Textiles, which was made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester – reclaimed soda bottles – and increasingly sustainable manufacturing processes. Matching seatbelts are provided by Harveys Original Seatbeltbags.
The vehicle was powered by a parallel hybrid system, featuring 2.4-liter Theta II engine and a 205 newton metre electric motor with total rating of 228 hp (estimated), 6-speed automatic transmission, 270 Volt/5.3Ah lithium polymer battery pack.
Irvine, California
Irvine is a suburban incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28, 1971, the city has a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census. However, the California...
. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.
Design
The design concept was inspired by the interplay of natural, fluid elements with more rigid surfaces and structures to create the illusion of constant motion.One of its more unusual features is its upwards-opening doors, which are especially rare on SUVs. It is also a hybrid vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...
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Specifications
The concept's features include 22-inch wheels and gull wing doors.Interior seating fabric was provided by True Textiles, which was made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester – reclaimed soda bottles – and increasingly sustainable manufacturing processes. Matching seatbelts are provided by Harveys Original Seatbeltbags.
The vehicle was powered by a parallel hybrid system, featuring 2.4-liter Theta II engine and a 205 newton metre electric motor with total rating of 228 hp (estimated), 6-speed automatic transmission, 270 Volt/5.3Ah lithium polymer battery pack.