Hyundai
Hexa Space Concept
Hyundai
Motor Company has been held the world premiere of its newest concept, a multi-purpose
vehicle called the Hyundai Hexa Space Concept at the Auto Expo 2012 in New
Delhi. The new concept revolutionizes the use of interior space, another
example of Hyundai's "New Thinking. New Possibilities."
Hyundai
Hexa Space Concept, codenamed HND-7, carries Hyundai's characteristic
"Fluidic Sculpture" design language, including the bold character
lines on the side panels. Inside, Hexa Space incorporates other elements of
family design, such as Hyundai's distinctive hexagonal grille, which is applied
to the seat designs.
The
vehicle features eight slim, hexagonally shaped seats that fit together like
puzzle pieces, maximizing internal space while minimizing vehicle width. From
honeycombs to architecture, the hexagon is known as an optimum shape for space
efficiency.
Hyundai
Hexa Space Concept is targeted at young urban families in their 30s and 40s;
customers who live a practical and demanding lifestyle in the bustling and
exciting cities of the world's emerging economies. These customers need their
vehicles to serve many roles and Hexa Space satisfies those needs with its
unique seat design.
The
seats offer multiple configurations for seating - center seats fold flat for
greater comfort, the second row folds flat to create a limousine function, the
back row folds flat for light-cargo use. In addition, seven seats fold flat for
heavy hauling and all eight fold flat for camping. The center seat in the first
two rows of Hyundai Hexa Space Concept is positioned slightly behind the seats
on either side, allowing passengers to sit three-abreast without feeling
cramped. Getting
in and out of Hexa Space is easy, thanks to its innovative door design. The
rear doors lift out and slide back, creating wide-open entry on each side.
Hyundai
Hexa Space Concept's interior is completed with high-tech features, including a
touch-screen center console, a push-button shifter and a cluster ionizer air
purifier. Several storage spaces are tucked throughout the interior.
Despite
the roomy interior, Hexa Space maintains a narrow overall width, key for
maneuvering the crowded urban streets of India and the world's emerging
nations. Hexa Space shares a platform with Hyundai's compact ix20 and is only
slightly wider.
Externally,
Hyundai Hexa Space Concept is 4,300 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,647 mm high,
giving it substantial headroom. The wheelbase is 2,750 mm and runs on 19-inch
tires. Hexa Space is powered by Hyundai's Kappa 1.2-liter turbo GDI engine,
which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
