Paris Motor Show: Hyundai HED-3 Arnejs
Hyundai finally revealed the HED-3 Arnejs concept to the world this week, and our friends at Autoblog Spanish were there to gather vital photographic documentation of the
This corporate sister ship to the Kia cee'd will arrive in production trim sometime in 2007, and like the Kia, it'll be a Europe-only model. The concept car features a 2.0L 170-horsepower four mated to a 5-speed automatic. The production version will target market powerhouses like the VW Golf and Renault Megane, and will presumably be more upscale than the Kia cee'd.
The Arnejs concept sports 19" turbine-style wheels, a two-tone interior, and an interesting-looking v-shaped glass roof panel. As for the inexplicably bizarre name, your guess is as good as ours. We gave up trying to figure out the naming strategies automakers come up with a long time ago.
Plenty more to see after the jump. Guys can send thank you notes to Autoblog Spanish's man on the floor, Alberto Ballestin.
(Additional live shots and press photos after the jump)
[Source: Autoblog Spanish (translated)]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Smooth sailin 7:40PM (9/29/2006)
I'd like to borrow those models for my unveiling.
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doug 7:47PM (9/29/2006)
So let me get this straight, even HYUNDAI is depriving us of their best designs???? Do all auto companies think so poorly of the US consumer? It sure seems so. I guess we'll have to make do with the restyled Tiburon - now with the face of a '92 Mazda MX-3.
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Autumn 7:46PM (9/29/2006)
For some reason, the rear looks kinda scary for me.
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laserwizard 8:10PM (9/29/2006)
Send the sushi packing and let me have this new Hyundai.
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Brian W 8:11PM (9/29/2006)
Thanks for the Eclipse front end, Mitsubishi!
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Charlie Straker 8:15PM (9/29/2006)
Those wheels have to go.
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Tal D 9:32PM (9/29/2006)
Extermely nice!! Concern: What kind of extra weight does that glass roof add ? Does it not become top heavy or is this some type of light weight glass?
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sp 10:41PM (9/29/2006)
its an concept... wheels, glass roof, etc, etc, thats all concept guys.
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MC 1:03AM (9/30/2006)
I want it...NOW.
100% sexy and georgeous. They could totally bring this to the States and have it go up against the Yaris, Versa, and Fit, and it is so much sexier and mature. Wow, Hyundai designs get better and better with each time and I hope this is a trend that continues,
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Manish 2:47AM (9/30/2006)
We need press photos of the models too!!
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Colin Green 4:08AM (9/30/2006)
Hyundai is moving up. I always thought that this would replace the Elantra hatchback. But don't worry, Hyundai hasn't forgotten the world's most important market. Who knows what goodies they have planned for us in the future. They have quality, they have design, whatever they master next will shoot them up to the top. I own a New Santa Fe btw, nicest crossover in any area. Puts a smile on my face everytime I walk up to it and drive it.
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Jake B 5:22AM (9/30/2006)
Nearly every design cue was ripped from another manufacturer, its the Hyundai way. It doesnt look to bad, it also wont look too bad the 10th time you bring it in for warranty work.
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Brendan 5:43AM (9/30/2006)
After having Elantra for 3 years I can't stand Hyundai. The only Hyundai car deserving of praise is Sonata.
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Murat likes Autoblog 5:44AM (9/30/2006)
This concept car has got the front end of my first car:the 98 Hyundai Accent!! LOL!!
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rich 9:05AM (10/01/2006)
I'd like the girls on my blue Viper. The little eccono whatever it is......ugly....
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car 9:40AM (9/30/2006)
If I am not mistaken, but pictures of the production car were posted on autoblog, http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/23/spy-shots-hyundai-arnejs/
and it this concept become a boring econobox :(
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Clarence 9:58AM (9/30/2006)
When the windows are open, where does that little rear window go? Love the open air pillarless style. I wouldn't walk too close to those labian tail lights for fear of being sucked right in. Some cars look better at a distance than up close. This is such a car.
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piglet 10:29AM (9/30/2006)
Hot! Very Hot!!! Oh, & the car ain't bad either.
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Richard Warren 11:14AM (9/30/2006)
Not bad, don't care for the huge taillights
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Horst Heller 11:46AM (9/30/2006)
Looks an awful lot like Mazda 3
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