Did you know that the 2013 New York Auto Show coincides with this year’s edition of the Seoul Motor Show in Korea, as both events will be open to the public between March 29 and April 7? Well, if that doesn’t sound interesting, maybe this will: Hyundai has chosen the Korean show for the world premiere of a new concept sports coupe named HND-9.
What makes the ninth concept model developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea, particularly interesting is that according to the automaker, it’s design and technical specifications hint at its “next-generation luxury sports coupe”, by which Hyundai means the replacement to the Genesis Coupe.
In a press statement, Hyundai said that “the HND-9 with its dramatic long hood and wheelbase, is a modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic premium sports coupe.”
Some of the design highlights seen on the teaser renderings include the butterfly doors (which we doubt would ever make it to production), a wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille on the aggressive looking nose and the pronounced rear fenders. Overall, we like what we see here, but let’s not forget that renderings can be deceiving…
As for the HND-9’s powertrain, Hyundai tells us that it’s fitted with a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine that employs turbocharging and direct injection technologies to deliver a maximum output of 370PS (365hp), paired to an 8-speed auto transmission driving the rear wheels. A similar drivetrain was featured on Kia’s 2011 GT sports saloon study.
Hyundai said it will release more information on the HND-9 Concept closer to the Seoul Motor Show.
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