The history of the automotive sector is full of manufacturers with tradition. With this word we want to refer to those who have exceeded the century of life and are still active waging war. But there is also another group of brands that can also be attributed a great legacy without being so veteran. Hyundai is one of those that "in theory" it can be said that it does not have a great "background" but if you scratch the surface it appears...
Do you remember when they jumped into the pool and resurrected the Pony in a modern key? It was so well received that shortly after we learned that they were going to develop their first XNUMX% electric model based on this concept. after him they have come other "resurrection" proposals such as the Grandeur but the one we bring you today is very interesting. It is about the return of a myth that very few will remember: the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept...
The Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept, created by Giugiaro, pays homage to the original 1974…
To bring back and shape the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept the Asian firm has had the help of a great designer. To be exact, he has once again entrusted Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio who work side by side at the GFG Style center. Your goal is rebuild the 1974 Pony Coupe Concept that the young Giorgetto designed in 1974 for Hyundai's European debut at the Turin Motor Show. Hence his words...
As stated by Luc Donckerwolke, creative director of Hyundai Motor Group…
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Giorgetto and Fabrizio to Seoul on this rare occasion and look forward to collaborating with them and GFG Style on this extraordinary design project” […] “This project not only has historical value, but also represents an intercultural exchange that could pave the way for more collaborations in the future."
For his part, the executive vice president of Hyundai SangYup Lee has indicated that…
“The original Pony and Pony Coupe Concept were one of those rare creations to influence the designs of not just one, but multiple concept and production vehicles, including our award-winning IONIQ 5 and striking N Vision 74” […]”Since the original prototype no longer exists, we have commissioned Giorgetto Giugiaro to rebuild it. according to our design philosophy, 'Shape the future with legacy'»
For the time being We don't know what Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro are preparing but it will be official in the spring of 2023. And to advance what they are working on, they have published a brief teaser that serves as a preview. In any case, surely progress will not be long in coming. We will have to be aware because Who says that the electric resurrection of the mythical Coupe is not hidden under the Pony Coupe? Patience…
Source - Hyundai
