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Yes they have come a long way from the Excel. Need to see how it performs before I put my stamp of approval on it.
An interesting combination of Porshe Cayenne and Infiniti...I believe it's called "creative borrowing"...but it does look nice :)
the back looks a bit too long..for my taste...
What do they propose under the hood?
TECHNOLOGY
Talus is equipped with next-generation technology including:
* Electronic Stability Control
* Night Vision
* Shift-by-Wire Transmission
* Wireless Internet
* Adaptive Cruise Control
HCD9 TALUS SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration:
Rear-drive, 2 2 sports coupe
Wheelbase:
2800 mm. (110.2 in.)
Overall Length:
4667 mm. (183.7 in.)
Overall Height:
1578 mm. (62.1 in.)
Overall Width:
1932 mm. (76.1 in.)
Track, f/r:
1592.6 mm. (62.7 in.) / 1640.8 mm. (64.6 in.)
Wheels:
22-in. polished aluminum deep-dish split 5-spoke wheels
Tires:
P265/R40-22
Engine:
4.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine producing an estimated 340 horsepower
Transmission:
6-speed automatic transaxle
Suspension:
Independent front and rear
Exhaust:
Dual, high-performance stainless steel
Exterior:
Molten Red tri-coat metallic paint with Cinder Black ground effects
Interior:
Two-tone Sierra brown and black Chestnut leather interior with cascading metal trim
Special Features:
Blue ambient LED pipe interior lighting
Not enough body cladding & the rear view mirrors are too small...
kinda lke a cross between a tiburon and a rx8.
4.6 LITER?????? I like that very much. Too bad that even if they do decide to make this a production car, they would crap it up to the point sucking. Probably put a pathetic engine in it to save money. They should call it Tiburon OS.
OS standing for On Steroids.
Is this their answer to the FX or the Murano? If so, so be it. I like. Vageuly looks like a more aero Cayenne. Must keep my eyes on this one.
All I can say is just like people said about Japanese cars in the '70's, " Watch out big 3". Now the expression is about the Koreans, " Watch out Japan". There are some new kids on the block. People denied it in the '90's. Now they will see it in the new millenium.
It looks like a toyota rsc concept ripped off.
I still prefer the toyota then hyundai
http://www.infomotori.com/foto/N/art...20rsc%2002.jpg
That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture. I also like the RSC, but we all know Toyota will not build it. Maybe Hyundai will.
Personally, I find this SUV to be a bit lacking in the looks department.
But how about the new 2007 Tiburon concept? :eek: :eek: YUMMY!!!
http://www.motortrend.com/future/spi..._tiburon_z.jpg
The specs say that this is a RWD 2+2 coupe -that's no SUV by any stretch. If it is a F/R vehicle, it looks like it's on stilts.
Hyundai had a moderately successful rally program, complete with turbo'd AWD cars. They build big ships and cranes, so they have the know-how. They just have to beat the public's perception of what a Hyundai is -a low cost econobox.
Their styling department has been working overtime for a few years though. Let's see if the powertrain people can deliver (for a reasonable amount of money).
I thought that the current Tiburon was a good looking car, until I looked under the hood. It was circa 1990 under there. Very dissapointing.
Not to be contrary, but what the heck do ships and cranes have to do with quality passenger vehicles? :confused: Granted, Hyundai is at the top of the JD Powers list, but I don't think that has anything to do with their ship and crane manufacturing.Quote:
Originally Posted by mbeach
They have to keep working, in my opinion. They're still followers of dying trends, and have yet to define a recognizable style for themselves, besides "blah." The Tiburon is a step in the right direction.Quote:
Their styling department has been working overtime for a few years though.
LUV the Hundy Proto............wonder if it will get off the ground???
John
Tankers and container ships as well as gantry cranes require a lot more engineering and manufacturing (cap)ability than a car does. The cars seem to be a "side business" more than anything else.Quote:
Originally Posted by transio
fight fight fight fight fight! lol jk
somehow looks like the VW concept long time ago.
the head lights are kool
Not the first time we've seen this design, but it's plenty compelling. These guys get better every year. Make this, rear drive, 8 cyl or better, snortin' 6... with a proper 6 speed (sourced from Honda of cource) and I'm in. Better still...loose the back doors.
I think this new santa fe is rather nice looking.
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/14768.jpg
And what a space inside!
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/16564.jpg
I don't have a picture but saw the "jeepster" concept at 2004 auto show. I fell in love. Also a point of interest is the suzuki "dune" which was in the 2005 show. it can be seen on the susuki web site. very sharp resembles a proton vx on crack!
Tib always looks like it belongs in a future set, Sylvester Stallone movie. I wanna like these guys...look at their learning curve. Check back in ten... no...five years.