Hyundai Motor Co. is bending segment
definitions again with the Enduro
compact crossover concept debuting Thursday in Korea at the Seoul Motor Show.
The
pint-sized, three-door urban rambler could preview Hyundai’s move into the
growing compact crossover segment with a twist: coupelike hatchback styling.
It gets
rugged outdoor rally car looks with copious SUV-style fender cladding.
The Enduro is the “perfect
partner for individuals living in the modern city with energetic, athletic
lifestyles,” Hyundai said
in a release.
The
concept tests new ground just months after Hyundai turned heads with
its Santa Cruz compact urban pickup concept at the Detroit auto show. That
vehicle featured a novel extendable truck bed on the body of a four-door,
five-seat crossover.
Seen
from the front, the Enduro
looks like a sports car.
From
the side, the four-seater cuts a crossover silhouette with ample ground
clearance and robust dark gray garnishes.
The
C-pillars get so-called air blades to reduce drag, and side skirts incorporate
step bars for easier roof rack access.
To
appeal to weekend warriors, designers gave the Enduro sporty
flourishes, such as a steering wheel styled with the spokes and handle molding
of a road bike. The trunk is packed with versatile drawer compartments for
stowing sports equipment.
On the
exterior, Hyundai
explores the use of side- and rear-view cameras, stripping out conventional
mirrors. The wingletlike side cameras extend from the roof, allowing a wider
field of vision, and beam their images to an overhead cockpit display.
Hyundai equipped the Enduro with a
2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch
transmission.
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