Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept (Foto Ufficiali)

[Pandino]

Messaggio Aggiornato al 14/01/2013

carscoop

Press Release :

HCD-14 Genesis Provides a Glimpse into Future Hyundai Premium Vehicle DesignEye-tracking Technology and Interactive 3-D Gesture Recognition Hint at Future Technologies in Hyundai’s Premium Vehicle Lineup

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 – Having finished 2012 with five-straight years of premium segment sales growth with its Genesis and Equus vehicle lines, today Hyundai unveiled its design direction for future premium vehicles with its HCD-14 Genesis concept at the North American International Auto Show.

"We’ve departed from industry convention in many of our premium product, marketing, sales and service approaches, and it’s worked out pretty well, with Genesis and Equus now delivering a nine percent retail market share in their premium segments, higher than the five percent retail share Hyundai brand achieves in the overall industry,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “This success paves the way for a new generation of rear-wheel drive premium products. HCD-14 Genesis gives a hint of the design direction we’ll be taking, and an indication of the focus we’re placing on driving dynamics and technology.”

PREMIUM SEGMENT SHARE GROWTH

[TABLE=width: 539, align: center]

[TR]

[TD]Total Sales/Year

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2008

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2009

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2010

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2011

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2012

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Genesis

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]6,167

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]21,889

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]29,122

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]32,998

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]33,973

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Equus

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]-

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]-

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]196

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3,193

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3,972

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Total Hyundai Premium Models

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]6,167

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]21,889

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]29,318

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]36,191

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]37,945

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Total Hyundai Premium Retail Share *

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]1.4%

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]6.3%

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]7.2%

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]8.8%

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]9.0%

[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

^{* Entry-Premium Coupe, Mid-Luxury, Premium Luxury segments}

Genesis and Equus’ premium segment success extends beyond sales and market share. In residual value retention, ALG rates Genesis’ 36-month residual value higher than both its Asian and domestic competition, while Equus residual values exceed its well-established European competitors after three years of ownership.

[TABLE=align: center]

[TR]

[TD]ALG Residual Values (%)

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Genesis

Sedan

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]BMW

5-Series

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Mercedes

E-Class

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Lexus

GS

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Cadillac

CTS

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Jan-Feb 2013

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]50.5

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]43.5

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]48.0

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]49.9

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]44.0

[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

[TABLE=align: center]

[TR]

[TD]ALG Residual Values (%)

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Equus

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Lexus

LS

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]BMW

7-Series

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Audi

A8

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]Mercedes

S-Class

[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Jan-Feb 2013

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]45.0

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]49.5

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]42.5

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]43.0

[/TD]

[TD=align: center]43.0

[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

Further, Genesis and Equus are attracting higher buyer demographics to the Hyundai brand than ever before. Since the launch of Genesis in 2008, the share of Hyundai buyers with household incomes above $100,000 has increased by 25%, indicating just how far products like Genesis have improved demographics for the brand. Finally, despite capacity constraints, Genesis Coupe annual sales have exceeded those of its Infiniti G37 premium coupe competitor since its introduction to the premium sport coupe segment in 2009, and it remains one of the fastest turning vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup.

FLUIDIC PRECISION DESIGN

HCD-14 Genesis conveys a fluidic-precision, liquid-metal design language. Craftsmanship quality is conveyed via gemstone-like design surfaces. A bold front fascia surrounds brushed metal grille surfaces with a deep vertical grille opening. The corners of the rear hood incorporate heat extractor design accents that integrate seamlessly with exterior mirror design. From the side view silhouette, classic rear-drive sport sedan proportions are conveyed by an extended dash-to-axle length, short overhangs, large-diameter wheels, sharply-tapered greenhouse, and short rear deck. Large wheels were developed from a mix of premium lightweight alloys with carbon fiber surrounding the voided areas of the wheel design.

“We instilled HCD-14 Genesis with a premium-sport 4-door coupe road presence,” said Christopher Chapman, chief designer, Hyundai Design North America. “Its sleek and lightweight silhouette does not punish the wind, but uses fluidic precision with dramatic surfacing that conveys natural restraint. Inside, a driver-centric cockpit prioritizes dramatic sculpture over infotainment button overload. Laminated and milled-wood detailing delivers a fresh, topographical map-like visual interest throughout the cabin-length center console.”

REAR-HINGED REAR DOOR CABIN ACCESS

Opening the rear door reveals a rear-hinged configuration, with a single, oversized, brushed-aluminum hinge articulating diagonally from the rear door cutline. With both doors open, HCD-14 Genesis has an inviting and commodious cabin ambience. Inside the cabin, a double-cresting-wave center console design carries from the instrument panel through to the rear seats. This design-wave theme further influences the interior door handles and rear headrest hoods. Gauges and driver data are provided via an eclectic fusion of both analog and digital sources, with aviation-derived design cues. The driver-focused cockpit offers an asymmetrical center stack, with critical driving functions separated from passenger comfort functions. The center console even includes an iPad^® tablet storage station, keeping it secure in spirited driving.

ACTIVE DRIVER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

While the HCD-14 Genesis exterior design makes a statement all its own, the driver’s environment is where its technological innovation breaks new ground. Ergonomics engineers eliminated the traditional center stack, developing an intuitive driver interface system that allows the HCD-14 driver to better keep his eyes on the road. Freed from traditional design restrictions, designers created a controls layout devoid of intimidating clusters of buttons and knobs. Using state-of-the-art driver eye-tracking and 3-D hand-gesture recognition, HCD-14 Genesis is able to recognize driver commands free from the distractions associated with manual controls. Once a specific feature is selected via eye-tracking, thumb controls or gesture recognition can be used to select navigation, infotainment, audio, HVAC, and even smartphone connectivity functions. This intuitive interface provides the driver with complete control while keeping his eyes safely above the cowl plane, using a windshield heads-up display (HUD) for minimal driving distraction. This proprietary interface represents Hyundai’s vision for future vehicle HMI and sets a new benchmark in active driver safety technology.

DRIVER-CENTRIC VEHICLE DYNAMICS

HCD-14’s innovative eye-tracking and gesture-based controls reduce typical driving distractions, resulting in a more focused driver able to better appreciate the day-to-day satisfaction of exceptional vehicle dynamics. To this end, HCD-14 Genesis vehicle dynamics take the driver to a new level of involvement, focus, and control. An ultra-rigid chassis with strategic use of high-tensile steel provides a vault-like platform for the rear-drive powertrain configuration. Sophisticated five-link front and rear suspension reduces suspension-travel changes to camber and toe for consistent grip out of bends. A multi-mode power steering system retains road feel and feedback advantages while yielding the efficiency benefits of an electronic system. Low-profile performance tires yield outstanding turn-in response, mid-corner grip, and road feel. A sophisticated yaw-control system provides multiple driver-selected options for changing road conditions and driving preferences. Such an advanced complement of tarmac-gripping technologies requires an equally-impressive powertrain to be fully exploited, and the Hyundai-developed Tau^® V8 engine is more than up to the task.

DIRECT-INJECTED TAU^® V8 POWER

The HCD-14 Genesis powertrain features the award-winning Hyundai Tau^® V8 engine, displacing 5.0-liters, with direct injection and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), for impressive power, low emissions and superb efficiency. HCD-14 Genesis uses optical recognition to identify the driver and initiate the starting sequence, while gear selection for the 8-speed automatic transmission is performed via paddle shifters. HCD-14 Genesis exhaust is ceramic-lined and was tuned for minimal backpressure, maximum high-rpm horsepower, and a deep baritone note, with cooling fins integrated into ultra-wide exhaust tips.

>>CLICK HERE<< to view the 2013 Detroit Auto Show Media Kit

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

Hyundai USA

La Hyundai ha diffuso la prima immagine ufficiale della concept car HCD-14 che debutterà al Salone di Detroit, la prossima settimana. La nota della Casa coreana non entra nel merito dei dettagli, che evidentemente saranno resi noti in occasione del debutto.

Controlli gestuali. Secondo le prime informazioni, la vettura - una filante coupé a quattro porte - anticiperà le linee guida del design delle prossime Hyundai, avrà comandi basati sul riconoscimento dei gesti e una "dinamica di guida vivace".

Quattroruote

Hyundai HCD-14 Concept - La coupé a quattro porte che vedremo a Detroit - Quattroruote

Promette bene

Modificato 14 Gennaio 2013 da Touareg 2.5

[Wilhem275]

"coupé a quattro porte"

"Teaser Ufficiale"

"Controlli gestuali"

Ma se gli faccio l'ombrello l'auto lo comprende?

Comunque, interessante lo sembra... ma possono sempre fare un gran casino davanti e dietro

Prego notare che tra passaruota e cerchio non ci passa un foglio

[Cosimo]

e soprattutto se sei più alto di un metro e trenta dietro devi viaggiare sdraiato

[calatrava]

Molto interessante. Belle proporzioni: che sia meglio di una A7? (stilisticamente intendo .

[Touareg 2.5]

Potrebbero fare un gran bel lavoro. Probabilmente prefigurerà la futura Genesis..

[Robert1]

Bella silhouette.

Quel nome però mi sembra più adatto ad un virus concepito in laboratorio che ad una macchina.

[X82]

Penso che venga fuori bella, mi spiace solo che da noi non verrà mai presa sul serio, in termini di vendita

Inviato da Tapatalk tramite iPhone

[J-Gian]

Per star seduti decentemente nei posti dietro, dovrà essere lunga almeno 5 metri...

Però esteticamente promette bene imho.

[Pandino]

Autoblog

nuove immagini teaser della Hyundai HCD-14

L’aspetto definitivo della Hyundai HCD-14 viene oggi anticipato da nuove immagini teaser, che rivelano alcuni particolari inediti rispetto all’unico scatto diffuso finora. Queste fotografie ci permettono di valutare l’andamento della fiancata e del cofano anteriore, il taglio dei gruppi ottici anteriori e lo sviluppo della nervatura, aggiungendo ulteriori elementi ad un puzzle che verrà rivelato nella sua interezza solo lunedì: in questa data avrà infatti inizio il salone di Detroit (14-27 gennaio), occasione in cui i vertici Hyundai renderanno note tutte le caratteristiche del prototipo. Al momento dobbiamo accontentarci di quanto rivela AutomotiveNews.Il sito precisa infatti che la HCD-14 è stata disegnata presso il centro stile di Irvine (California) ed introdurrà i principali elementi stilistici dedicati alla futura Genesis, berlina che i vertici e gli stilisti Hyundai vogliono dunque rendere molto più filante e dinamica. Lo conferma soprattutto il taglio del posteriore e lo sviluppo della vetratura laterale, che disegna un montante C decisamente rastremato e minimale – in stile Audi A7, ossia da berlina sportiveggiante. Hyundai non ha per ora comunicato ulteriori dettagli, limitandosi a fornire un breve accenno alla notevole dinamica di guida ed all’innovativo sistema d’intrattenimento con controlli gestuali.

Lo stesso AutomotiveNews suggerisce infine come la trazione possa rivelarsi posteriore. La Hyundai HCD-14 Concept è solo uno dei tanti prototipi attesi al salone di Detroit

TP?

[Cosimo]

anche la genesis lo è, ci sta come scelta