Hyundai has opted to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 1986 Grandeur, their renowned and opulent classic saloon. It has done so by converting it into a fully electric car with modern networking and entertainment capabilities. The conversion of the Hyundai Grandeur to an electric vehicle will provide new design ideas for future models.
The notion of converting a historic car into a fully electric vehicle has grown attractive in recent years. Experts in this field have created kits that allow fans of sustainable transportation to connect the past with the future.
And it’s on this basis that Hyundai is basing its lavish celebration of the 35th anniversary of its famous and sumptuous saloon. The Hyundai Grandeur from 1986 has been converted into an electric vehicle.
Hyundai has taken the “simple reality” of outfitting a classic vehicle with a 100 percent electric engine a step further. The new Heritage Series Grandeur is the result of a “resto-mod” by the South Korean manufacturer. As can be seen in the photographs that accompany the article, this car is filled with modern technology in terms of connectivity and infotainment.
Grandeur of the Hyundai Heritage Series, in search of inspiration
The company highlights that this effort illuminated the original saloon’s symbolic importance and, most all, provided new inspiration for future designs. The first-generation Grandeur has been reimagined as an all-electric vehicle by Hyundai’s design team. The new Parametric Pixel optical groups with LED technology on the outside stand out, and they instantly remind us of those on the new IONIQ 5. The redesigned outside rear-view mirrors and wheels are also innovations.
The contrast is really noticeable. Hyundai highlights that a concept motif dubbed “Newtro” was used, in which the novelty was merged with the retro. The bronze-colored ambient lighting system contributes to the creation of a time-traveling ambience.
The front seats have burgundy velvet upholstery. The upholstery is modeled by that of the original Grandeur. The red chestnut Napa leather must be added to this. Furthermore, the center armrest has a concealed behavior for storing valuables.
Hyundai’s new Heritage Series Grandeur has cutting-edge technology.
The Hyundai engineers who created this one-of-a-kind vehicle chose to replace the original instruments and controls with an ultra-wide, touch-enabled flat panel display instead. The single spoke steering wheel and aviation-inspired gear selector contrast with the single spoke steering wheel. There is also an 18-speaker 4way4 sound system designed by Guk-il Yu.
Hyundai is one of several automakers who will be exhibiting at the 2021 Munich Motor Show. The South Korean manufacturer has taken advantage of the IAA Mobility 2021 celebration to reveal some critical details about the path it will pursue in the coming years.
A long-term strategy with the objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2045.
Hyundai’s carbon-neutral approach is built around three pillars: clean mobility, next-generation platforms, and green energy. The onslaught in the field of electrification that the South Korean company is launching at the highest level will be significant. The introduction of new electric vehicles will be accompanied by a renewed commitment to hydrogen fuel cells.
Hyundai will discontinue selling gasoline-powered cars in Europe in 2035.
In the following years, Hyundai’s sales of zero-emission vehicles will progressively expand. Hyundai wants electric automobiles (BEV) and/or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) to account for 30% of worldwide sales by 2030. By 2040, this ratio must have risen to 80%.
Hyundai’s latest electric vehicles
The IONIQ brand of battery electric cars was introduced to society in August 2020. Hyundai’s new generation electrics will be brought together by this company. The new IONIQ 5 is the first member of this young family, a device that introduced the e-GMP platform. A system designed exclusively for electric vehicles.
The IONIQ 6 will be Hyundai’s next electric vehicle to be released in Europe. A vehicle based on the Hyundai Prophecy Concept that is currently in development. At the year 2022, it will be available in dealerships.
Hyundai has introduced a new hydrogen fuel cell car.
Hyundai is one of the most powerful mainstream brands to gamble on hydrogen fuel cell technology. As a result of this dedication, we now have one of the best-selling hydrogen vehicles in the world, the Hyundai Nexo. The first SUV designed exclusively for a hydrogen powertrain.
The plan of action Hyundai has set the next model Nexo for 2023 as well as a hydrogen-powered multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) for the ensuing year. A huge fuel cell-powered SUV will be released after 2025.
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