Already firmly established...
Already firmly established on the Continent as a manufacturer of high-end satellite navigation and in-car entertainment systems, German firm Becker is now aiming to become a major player in the UK market, too.
Crossover concepts are...
Crossover concepts are the order of the day! Following close behind the Acura ZDX which broke cover yesterday, Hyundai has revealed a coupe-style SUV of its own. Called the Nuvis Concept, Hyundai has taken a leaf out of the BMW X6ò€™s book by mating imposing SUV dimensions with svelte lines and a luxury finish.
The stunning exterior panels are designed to mimic flowing water and give the car an appearance of being in motion even when itò€™s standing still. A huge front grille and beautifully-machined 22-inch alloys help to give the Nuvis is dominating stance, but it was the full-length gullwing doors that won it the most amount of admiring glances on the show floor.
The carefully-detailed interior continues the liquid theme with wavy lines running throughout, as well as a translucent blue centre stack which divides the cabin in half ò€“ a clever touch-sensitive surface allows all four passengers to control the carò€™s entertainment functions.
Unusually for a full-blown concept car, the mechanicals are all functional. It uses Hyundaiò€™s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture, which mates a 2.4-litre petrol engine in parallel with an electric motor, with the advanced Lithium Polymer battery pack stowed under the boot floor. Other eco-tricks such as stop-start and regenerative braking help to maximise fuel economy, too.
Bosses from the Korean manufacturer revealed that the Nuvis hints at a possible future crossover production vehicle ò€“ but remained tight-lipped about if and when a showroom-ready version will make its debut.