Hyundai has released today the full details, including images and the first video, of the Hyundai RB concept which will be premiered at the Moscow auto show. The Hyundai RB concept previews a sub-compact family sedan with a coupe-like dynamic styling. The Hyundai RB concept styling embodies the company's fluidic sculpture design language, which the company says, transforms it in a timeless work of art. Now, we're not really sure about the art part.
The Hyundai RB concept features a hexagonal front grill, and distinct headlamps and L-shaped fog lamps which are meant to give it a luxurious and exquisite look.
The production version of the Hyundai RB concept
will be powered by a 1.6-liter petrol or a 1.4-liter DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline engine featuring multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The 1.6-liter version of the Hyundai RB will develop 124ps and 156 Nm of torque while the smaller displacement engine version will have 107ps and 135 Nm of torque. The production version of the Hyundai RB concept will have a 4-speed automatic transmission as standard, or an optional 5-speed manual.
The Hyundai RB price list will be announced at a later date. Make sure to watch the first Hyundai RB video after the jump.
Hyundai Press Release:
Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented.
With elegant lines that resemble a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes,” the concept RB continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles into the shape of a vehicle. Like any timeless work of art, the fluidic essence
that characterizes molding design of Hyundai’s latest models is inspired by nature, realizing the harmonic coexistence of all things created.
The strong design hints of the production version are highlighted in concept RB’s large hexagonal front grill, headlamps and “L”-shaped fog lamps that give luxurious and exquisite looks.
When the production sub-compact sedan arrives in Russia, it will be powered by the modern
Gamma engine, 1.6L or 1.4L DOHC in-line four cylinder gasoline engine that features multiport fuel injection with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). By replacing the old Alpha engine with Gamma, the sedan promises more power and torque, as well as best-in-class fuel economy, in keeping with Hyundais pledge to be the industrys eco-leader. The estimated power and torque of 1.6 Gamma are respectively 124ps and 156 N.m while those of 1.4 Gamma are 107ps and 135 N.m. The powerful and fuel-efficient Gamma engine will be mated to a four-speed automatic transmission or a standard five-speed manual transaxle.
Production version of this concept car is scheduled to begin at Hyundai’s first full-cycle plant in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia(HMMR) in January 2011, and will join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2011.
Hyundai RB video:
