Hyundai eschews hybrids in Tokyo and unveils V8-powered crossover

Props go to Hyundai for coming up with a creative way to make a splash at this year's Tokyo Auto Show: debut a new V8 instead of a hybrid. While many other automakers will probably be showing off their new hybrid drivetrains, Hyundai plopped its new 4.6L V8 destined for the next gen Santa Fe into a crossover concept called the Neos III and called it a day. According to Scoop, the Neos III also features an adaptive front lighting system, infrared night-vision, a heads-up display and trackball controller in lieu of standard HVAC controls.

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