Hyundai i-flow Concept Teased for Geneva with Design Sketch

Hyundai i-flow concept design sketch Geneva teaser - 12.02.2010

Previews a future D-segment sedan

Hyundai has released a teaser image of the i-flow concept, ahead of its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.

While details are limited, the concept was styled at Hyundai's European design studio in Rüsselsheim, Germany. It features a ‘fluidic sculpture' design, roof-mounted solar cells (which resemble a panorama glass roof), wraparound taillights, and a dynamic rear end.

According to Hyundai, the i-flow will preview the styling direction of a future D-segment sedan. We're not exactly sure what vehicle Hyundai is talking about, but it could the next-generation Sonata/i40, the redesigned Genesis, or an unknown four-door coupe.

Look for more information to be released on March 2nd.

Source: Hyundai

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HYUNDAI'S EVOLUTION CONTINUES WITH THE i-flow

Stunning new concept car for Geneva debut
Hints at future D-segment saloon

An all-new concept car is set to catch the ‘i' of visitors to the Geneva Motor Show next month. Hyundai has chosen the event to reveal the i-flow, a stylish saloon that previews the look of its new D-segment contender.

Styled at the company's European design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, i-flow is expected to attract much attention, thanks to its striking appearance - the latest product of the company's evocative new form language, ‘fluidic sculpture'. The name i-flow reflects the exceptionally aerodynamic shape and the flowing lines of the concept car's eye-catching styling, and retains the ‘i' prefix of Hyundai's established nomenclature.

The i-flow incorporates numerous new technologies from chemical company BASF, ranging from innovative lightweight materials to solar cells, to assist in reducing weight and improving energy efficiency.

More news of Hyundai's star cars will be published in advance of the show and will be available on the stand. The company's press conference will take place in Hall 1 at 14:15 (CET) on Tuesday 2nd March.

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dmanero

hey now, this looks promising, Looks like the same designers form the genesis coupe, but I think the rendering looks great, now I just hope the built concept looks just as good or even better

February 12, 2010 6:11 pm

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0-60

oh hoooot MB ur in trouble

February 12, 2010 6:16 pm

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BabyMilo

That looks awful

February 12, 2010 6:23 pm

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foose1397

i-flow...really couldn't come up with a better name...that just kinda annoys me

February 12, 2010 6:49 pm

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scratchy996

i-Guess i-Could i-Nvent i-starting i-pod-like i-Nteresting i-Ntelligent ...name. but Hyundai's European design studio are doing a good job lately.

February 12, 2010 7:10 pm

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Narco

Small minds are annoyed very e-asily, me thinks. Fishes, Narco.

February 12, 2010 7:47 pm

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carcrazy1234

narco... u seriously need to stop saying "fishes, narco" at the end of ur statements... its pissing me off. lol and on another note... hyundai is making some serrioussss vehicles lately. this looks verrry nice!

February 12, 2010 11:22 pm

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McNamara68

yeah i've just about had enough of the "fishes" narco. it doesn't even make sense, perhaps i'm small-minded. stop or explain yourself.

February 13, 2010 12:55 am

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mphillips12000

Clearly anyone with an i-flow should have an iPad

February 12, 2010 6:52 pm

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motorjedi

Ha ha, I read the title of this story and was about to make the exact same joke.

February 13, 2010 3:20 am

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2010S5

LOL

February 12, 2010 7:42 pm

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2010S5

This looks very interesting. Great job Hyundai.

February 12, 2010 7:43 pm

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Narco

I can see why sales are up. These guys are getting really aggressive. Nice job! Fishes, Narco.

February 12, 2010 7:46 pm

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carcrazy1234

STOP IT WITH THE NARCO FISHES AT THE END. dear god man. what is wrong with u?

February 12, 2010 11:23 pm

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McNamara68

LOL. unbelieveable.

February 13, 2010 12:56 am

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Anthropos

Keep doin' your thing Narco... don't change your style for anyone! LOL! ...This doesn't look bad.

February 13, 2010 4:18 am

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tom43

Nice to see that they devolp and design their cars more and more in Germany/Ruesselsheim. Same as GM....

February 12, 2010 8:04 pm

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som3aa

WOW a big WOW

February 12, 2010 8:12 pm

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MTC

doesn't look half bad at all, would be interesting to see how the whole car looks

February 12, 2010 10:35 pm

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motorjedi

Wait, didn't they JUST make a new Sonata/i40? Weird.

February 13, 2010 3:20 am

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Gust3439

Azerish to me :)

February 13, 2010 3:29 am

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HyundaiSmoke

Europe is getting a dfferent version than we are, but it would be strange if it was this radically different. Its very nice, and it makes the Genus Concept make sense now. The Next Gen i40 wagon is based off the Genus Concept, and I know in Europe they will sell both sedan and wagon. Ours will be a crossover.

February 14, 2010 4:50 am

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HyundaiSmoke

and Sedan. - accentplanet.org

February 14, 2010 4:52 am

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HyundaiSmoke

The Portico most likely will be US Sonata Touring Crossover. Hyundai/KIA is going away from the "World Car" Philosophy. They will use a platform and powertrains on 2 diferent bodies for the same car. Accent and i20,Elantra and i30, Sonata and 140. 1 catered to US, Korean, Chinese, Middle Eastern Tastes, and the other catered to European Tastes. The rest of the world will share in both platforms with various markets sharing according to tastes.

February 14, 2010 5:02 am

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johnny232

is the designer Japanese? cuz it looks like something Mazda or Lexus would come up with

February 14, 2010 11:29 am

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Kwihk

not bad.

February 15, 2010 9:46 am

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