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26th of May 2009 | 08:03 GMT | Daniel Patrascu
CGI: 2010 Hyundai Portico
- CGIS showing the upcoming Hyundai Portico
- Portico is a full-size crossover SUV
- It is expected sometimes during fall 2009
As you can see from the CGIs, the Portico is somewhat of a blend between a wagon and an SUV, dubbed by the manufacturer as being a full-size crossover SUV. It is expected be slightly smaller than the Veracruz in terms of size and a bit more expensive than the Santa Fe.
As for the engines, the Portico is likely to receive the manufacturer's 3.3l V6 engine, as well as a bigger, 3.8l V6. The first unit develops 240
Speculation regarding possible hybrid engines destined for the Portico do exist, but nothing is confirmed yet. The most likely scenario is that this type of engine will be featured on later versions of the Portico.
As we said, the first road-worthy Portico is to be expected towards the end of the year, with production expected to begin around the same time.
Hyundai was initially said to plan the production of the Portico in the United States, yet reports now claim it has been moved back to Korea.










18.01.2010 | 22:12 GMT
This car is ugly.; why are they even bothering?