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Hyundai Enduro Takes SUV Features and Combines Them With Motorcycling DNA

Hyundai is playing on two fronts on different continents. While the new Tucson made its debut on American soil, the Hyundai Enduro concept was making an appearance in Seoul.
Hyundai Enduro Concept 1 photo
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The 2016 Hyundai Tucson arrived at the 2015 New York Auto Show with big plans for the compact SUV playground. However, you can read about that later because another Hyundai piece of hardware showed up today at the Seoul Motor Show.

It's called the Enduro concept and stands for a three-door crossover utility vehicle (we're also confused, don't worry). Hyundai says the prototype is drawing some inspiration from enduro motorcycle racing - hence its name - but we're not sure that explains everything.

In fact, South-Korean officials argue "the Enduro is designed as the perfect partner for individuals living in the modern city with energetic, athletic lifestyles. By combining robust forms with bold styling, Enduro releases a sense of adventure and freedom for driver and passengers."

As if that's not confusing enough, Hyundai designers went berserk and reinterpreted the brand's hexagonal front grille. But that wasn't enough, so they came up with aluminum aero blades looking as sharp as a scalpel and overall bulky proportion because, you know, SUV, crossover, CUV and all that charade.

Regarding the spec sheet, Hyundai is offering a 2.0-liter T-GDI petrol engine just like Kia's Novo fastback concept, but no word on power output and torque. Whatever these values might be, there's DCT 7-speed gearbox making sure they are properly managed. Despite not publishing photos of the interior, Hyundai reassures us that the cabin is based on an organic design approach and is entirely focused on the driver.
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