For a long time now people have been fascinated by what incredible cars can be discovered in motor shows across the world. The vehicles that are making people stop and take a second look are not usually the vehicles they will end up owning, but instead are cars that the builders have designed purely to astound the buyers, test reaction and make use of future ideas, and of course try and get their name just slightly more memorable then the other brands, these vehicles were labeled concept cars.

Concept cars began life back in the 1930s when Harley Earl, a General Motors designer, penned a vehicle not for production, but only to display how a car could be sometime in the future, this car was named the Buick Y Job.

Harley Earl continued to design and represent such vehicles throughout his career with the concept car phenomenon really taking off in the 1950s. Obviously the cars that Earl and other designers designed were never designed to be put into production, they were just an exercise in what may be possible to achieve in a road car at some point in the future.

Given the freedom of not needing to be concerned with safety, fuel consumption, weight, practicality and cost of manufacturing, the concept stylist can allow his mind to run wild, and that is the reason we often see examples of concept vehicles that appear like they belong in a different era altogether and clearly will not be built as a production car.

Obviously with no barriers to what they can dream up, concept stylists dont hold back and their designs can often consist of features and functions that are not usually associated with car production, including materials such as paper and even things like gold.

Designs often contain layouts that move away heavily from the usual vehicle designs, gullwing doors, unusual passenger layouts, abstract shapes and lots of other styling features that are not to be found in regular showroom cars.

Clearly, concepts are pretty much a creative view on that which could be possible in vehicle design, and many concepts try to blur the lines between what would be expected in the usual car we purchase in the showrooms and these futuristic cars with totally out of the question styling or design.

While most concepts not get close to being manufactured, there are the occasional examples that give something to what we drive on our roads, and its the thrill of seeing something amazing looking, that in another time could be realistic, that keeps both concept car designers, and the buying public, both absolutely hooked on concept cars.

Concept cars have always been the best way to showcase a new car’s design, technology, and performance. This helps to gauge customer reaction and feedback to the changing design concept and performance. Following the idea of showcasing a wellspring of ideas, Hyundai also has created a good number of impressive and appreciating concept cars.

Some of the known concept cars by Hyundai are as follows:

Nuvis

Nuvis is a wonderful and eye catching concept car designed by the leading car brand Hyundai. The concept is passionately designed in at Irvine at the company’s California Design Center. It is designed to seamlessly blend the attributes of a tall urban car with the features and technologies of a premium utility vehicle. Moreover, the car is powered by the Hybrid Blue Drive architecture that enhances the fuel efficiency of the car and also makes it more powerful. The engine architecture uses the groundbreaking technology of lithium polymer battery that is further mated to the outstanding fuel-efficient 2.4-liter Theta II engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The performance and fuel efficiency in the concept car is further enhanced with the optimization of cooling system that reduces friction and by filling the crankcase with low friction oil. Furthermore, the steering system is also electric motor-assisted that helps to reduce power drain, eventually enhancing fuel efficiency and improving performance.

Blue Will

Blue Will is commonly known as the Eco-sleeker, a car designed with intense passion and high levels of creativity. The sweeping lines, sleek surface, and a detailed form adds new dimension to car designing. The core concept is designed keeping in mind the need to minimize aerodynamics and maximize fuel efficiency. The interior is highlighted with impressive LED panel, rear bike rack, and many other distinctive features to add measures of comfort and convenience.

iX-onic

The sensational iX-onic is a groundbreaking concept that sweeps along all eyes on the show. The concept is an outcome of the inspiration taken from multi-cultural personalities of cities like Paris, Berlin and London. With its excellent body structure and design form it actually introduces a completely new or revolutionary look for a compact SUV. The aggressive character, dynamic outlook, sculpted lines, and performance oriented styling offer an outstanding appeal. The design excellence is mated to the eco-friendly powertrain and other functional technologies or features to make the concept an even more impressive art piece. It is a well designed eco-friendly compact cross vehicle that successfully wins the heart of young crowd across the stretches.