This is the production version of the E3 concept car shown by Hyundai in Geneva in March 2004. The more adventurous aspects of the E3's styling will have been toned down - the rear-hinged back doors won't feature, for example - and the finished product won't come with the full pale leather interior of the show car, but the basic theme will be similar: spacious, with a light and airy cabin. Expect a much more refined ride than in the current Accent, with improved cabin materials and fabrics and a more modern finish.
The show car had a full-length glass roof and 19-inch alloy wheels: the latter are unlikely to be offered on the production car, but the roof is a possible option. The model range is expected to break cover officially late this year, for launch early in 2005.
Hyundai E3 Concept. |