Hyundai will share its latest design
and technology advancements, along with the all-new HCD-15 Santa Cruz Concept,
Tucson Fuel Cell and SEMA vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show.
Making
its Chicago debut, Hyundai's innovative Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept
reflects a completely new interpretation of truck utility for a new generation
of car buyers. Also, for the first time ever, the zero-emissions Tucson Fuel
Cell will be driven in Chicago by media attending the Concept & Technology
Garage event. The vehicle will also be on display at the Hyundai booth during media
and public days of the show. In addition, several of Hyundai's SEMA tuner
vehicles will make their Chicago debut this year, celebrating designs from some
of the best aftermarket engineers in the industry.
"Hyundai's focus on
innovative design, safety and technology continues to forge a path for our
current and future products," said Brandon Ramirez, senior group manager,
product planning, Hyundai
Motor America. "With products like the Tucson Fuel Cell and our Blue Link smartwatch
app, we strive to deliver a consistent cadence of advanced technologies to meet
the needs of today's customers and provide the highest owner experience."
Hyundai will reveal two new
products, including a special edition Veloster, during the Hyundai press conference on
Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. CST.
SANTA CRUZ CROSSOVER TRUCK CONCEPT
Revealed
at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in January, Hyundai's
groundbreaking Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept will make its Chicago debut.
This fresh concept appeals to Millennials, whose needs range from expandable
utility throughout an active week, from work-life professionalism, to social
interests, to a whole variety of outdoor pursuits. This vehicle shatters
convention and offers an extension of personality not offered by any other
vehicle on the market.
SEMA VEHICLES
Revealed
at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November, Hyundai SEMA tuner
vehicles are the result of collaboration with talented artists of the
automotive aftermarket world. For this year's Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai will
bring five SEMA models, including Blood Type Racing's Genesis Coupe and the
Toca Signature Edition Genesis, which were designed and built by Chicagoland
tuners.
The
full lineup of Hyundai's SEMA vehicles available at the Chicago Auto Show
includes:
- Blood Type Racing Genesis Coupe
- Toca Signature Edition "Steel Phoenix" Genesis Sedan
- ARK Performance AR550 Genesis Sedan
- Bisimoto Engineering Sonata
- JP Edition Genesis Coupe
TUCSON FUEL CELL
The
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle available
for consumer lease, will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show for the first
time. Hyundai's fuel
cell technology effectively replaces the battery pack used in an electric vehicle
by generating electricity from hydrogen. This is done through an
electrochemical process that does not involve hydrogen combustion, with no
moving parts within the fuel cell stack. It alleviates the limitations of
traditional battery electric vehicles and maintains the day-to-day flexibility
of the gasoline-powered Tucson. Drivers are able to immediately enjoy the next
generation of electric vehicles without range, recharge-time or utility
compromises.
Hyundai's Tucson Fuel Cell
has been available in Southern California since June 10th, 2014, when the first
retail customer delivery took place. Eligible customers can lease the Tucson
Fuel Cell for just $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling
and 'At Your Service' valet maintenance at no extra cost.
AT THE CONCEPT & TECHNOLOGY GARAGE
Prior
to the press days, Hyundai is participating in the Concept & Technology
Garage media event on February 11. Attendees will have an opportunity to test
drive the award-winning, zero-emissions Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle. A recent
recipient of the Ward's 10 Best Engines accolade, Hyundai's hydrogen fuel cell
technology is recognized as one of the most advanced powertrains in the world.
Hyundai will also demo in the
2015 Sonata its latest suite of in-vehicle technologies –an eight-inch
navigation system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Hyundai's Blue Link
smartwatch app.
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