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3/17/12
Hyundai i-oniq's quite strong and masculine at the Geneva Motor Show
Geneva, - Overall, the car styling Hyundai i-oniq is less mature, though quite strong and masculine. Model scissor doors, proper fit is somewhat less suitable for a supercar.
South Korean carmaker Hyundai i-oniq introduced the concept at the Geneva Motor Show today (8/3) is opened to the public until March 18 next. Small hatchback was developed and constructed in European research and development center in Germany.
The car that has a length of 4.4 meters is environmentally friendly with a carrying capacity of 1.0 liter petrol engine with three cylinder 61 PS power, combined electric motor powered at PS 109.
For electricity, the i-oniq can travel up to 120 km da when followed by a gasoline engine to achieve a total distance of 700 km. Emissions were very impressive, which is 45 grams per kilometer.
The unique design of this car were two behind the curve is concave from side to resemble a boomerang, a traditional weapon Aborigines, Australia. "Creation is strong and the contrast between sharp character lines, but gentle, but muscular. Display the front fender, from front to back (near the door) emphasized the i-oniq kupe appearance," said Thomas Bürkle, chief designer of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center .