Review : 2014 Hyundai Intrado Concept - Interior and Exterior Design

Hyundai Motor presents the Intrado Concept, its vision of how cars will meet future mobility needs. Far more than a styling exercise, Intrado demonstrates Hyundai's belief that advanced vehicle technologies and intelligent design can combine to engage more effectively with driver and passengers.

Hyundai Intrado Concept takes its name from the underside of an aircraft's wing - the area that creates lift. The car's advanced materials and technologies also draw inspiration from aircraft, such as the removal of all unnecessary weight, logical solutions to complex challenges, inspired by a purity of purpose, and a highly efficient powertrain.

The exterior of Hyundai Intrado Concept presents a progressive interpretation of Hyundai's established fluidic sculpture form language. The vehicle's distinctive shape is dictated by the need to be aerodynamically efficient; it is free of unnecessary adornments and features minimal detailing. The body panels are made of advanced super lightweight steel from Hyundai Motor's steel plant.

The interior of Hyundai Intrado Concept is defined by a focus on usability and adaptability, and draws attention to its advanced materials and radical construction to deliver the kind of functional beauty typically seen on high-end mountain bikes. The seals of opening panels shut directly against the central carbon frame, showcasing the carbon fibre whenever doors, hood or trunk are opened. Components that are usually concealed are highlighted, including the 'see-through' air vents and exposed frame onto which the seats clip directly. The use of bright 'Beaufort Orange' contrasts with the exposed carbon fibre, reflecting the car's active brief and mirroring its restrained exterior detailing.