Hyundai unveils all-new ‘MD’ interior

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By Anthony Crawford | July 21st, 2010

Hyundai Motor Company have released a photo of the interior of its all-new compact sedan (code named ‘MD’), which is no less sensational than the design of the car itself.

Launched at this year’s Busan International Motor Show in South Korea, it is expected to be ready for sale in the domestic market sometime in August.

While the exterior styling is a continuation of Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language, inside is a product of the company’s new design philosophy called the “Wind Craft”.

The idea behind the design concept is for an interior that “projects a dynamic and futuristic image that is aimed at the younger generation.”

The ‘MD’ is powered by a brand new Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine, and is said to deliver class leading fuel economy and emissions output.

Hyundai also aims to set new standards in the compact sedan segment with high-end features like Xenon Headlamps, LED taillights, heated rear seats (we assume that includes front seats too), puddle lamps and a full-colour TFT LCD screen.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia will be launching the all new ‘MD’ compact sedan in 2011 although, we cannot confirm those features listed above for the Korean market will be included in Australian spec cars at this time.

i45man

Damn! That interior is nicer than my i45 There’s no way that GPS will make it to our market, though. The engine is a bit of a let down too. It’s a segment where 2.0L power is expected, and 167 Nm of torque is pitiful compared to the competition. It makes no sense, because Hyundai already have a 122 kW 2.0L GDI engine (used in the Korean market Sonata), which would be perfect for this car (probably overpowered even). That failing, they also have a non-GDI 2.0L engine which is used in the ix35.
smokin’R32

Really like the exterior on this car, Ill be interested to see how its priced if it does to make it to our shores. The Elantras always been a bit of a lame duck but this gives Hyundai real credibility in the small car segment
Micky

Don’t get your hopes up with this article. Xenons won’t make it here because the Korean models don’t have headlight washers (this is why the i45 has no xenons here despite the upper-spec Korean models having them). As most Hyundais are sold in Korea or the US (the market in Europe is tiny and they aren’t sold in Japan), there is no reason for them to include the washers.

paully

Micky, a fair few cars come out from o/seas with HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamp washers here in the OZ market, while, their o/seas counterpart sees that very model of car with hid and NON washers
Ray

Learning something new everyday. Didn’t know Xenons need headlight washers.

Devil’s Advocate

They also need auto-leveling.

ox

A bit to much Fluidic Sculpturing inside and out for my liking.
Able

I love the outside, but the inside is the most overdone interior I’ve seen in a while. Hyundai were on such a role, but this is taking a little too far I think .

Seems a good car otherwise, it’ll do well here.
The Oracle’s Headache.

I like it. The front is on the agressice side and the interior is very modern. Price will be the key factor though.

The Oracle’s Headache.

Shall try again. The front is on the “aggressive” side. Too early in the morning for me. it’s food that the headlights aren’t simply a cut and paste from the i45. It will make it easier to distinguish the two.

The Oracle’s Headache.

The 2011 accent (which we will get also) has surfaced too for anyone interested. They are spy shots but show the front end clearly.

i25?

Robert

Interesting interior as radically fresh, new and appealing (as breaks the mould of same same which so many stick to) which means more young people will buy as fresh, funky, swoopy and catchy – much like the outside styling. This is smart play by Hyundai and Kia as well, as it means more younger people get there cars and then that rubs off on cars which empty nesters or older bunch buy (e.g. i45, ix35, Optima, Grandeur, etc). But have not seen the centre vents that low before and they seem low and under sized hey!!!!

But liking what I see, looking forward to more, certainly better then a Mazda 3 hey!
NasalExplorer

“it’s food” = it’s good?

Man, you are doing it tough today!

The Oracle’s Headache.

Ummm Yess. Leight knight and urly rize. Ressipe four Dizasta.

Maybe the headlights are good enough to eat?

Whitbomb07

Throw the 2.0 R Diesel into it and then I’ll pay attention.

Regards

Whitbomb07
http://www.facebook.com/sammo.8191 Sam Moss

It’s certainly a very original interior design, so well done Hyundai on that front. However I hope that it isn’t a case of ‘form over function’. Those buttons on the centre console look a bit small and fiddly, but I’m sure it’ll be very well put together.

That exterior is stunning however, looks kind of like a Honda City and Civic meshed together. It’s not too overdone like the i45 either, and all the better for it. This will have great showroom appeal for sure! Whether or not it will have great driver appeal is another matter..
Micky

I like how manufacturers are now starting to get creative with interior designs. Why on earth did every single car interior look exactly the same throughout most of the 80s and 90s? They all had those little rectagular radios with tiny buttons. In a Toyota the radio might have siler buttons and in a Honda they were grey. That was the main point of difference. What were they thinking in those days??
Damian

Hyundai make nice looking cars, and have certainly trumped their Japanese opposition in terms of aesthetics. However, they are yet to get the dynamics right and this is a big drawback. Hyundai vehicles look great on paper, but are a bit of a dog to drive compared to its competition.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1435885244 Yani Hendriawan

they aiming at the youger people well damn they are doing a mighty fine job!!! i like! i don’t think anyone would want to overtake me though because of those enthralling rear lights!
Hung Low

What interior? I got distracted by that exterior!
Very good looking package!
Model T

While the car looks OK from the 3/4 view, it’s yet another over-designed Huyundai that will age very quickly. Huyndai have made great strides, but they are yet to master the basics of good design.
Sexythang

yes….hyundai designs look good initially but after 2 years they will bring out another design. and its not helped by the fact that their designs age quickly.

its the korean thing to do. pump out designs like there is no tomorrow. cars like 2001 accord euro and the current civic though a bit bland dont really age that quickly.
James007

So I’m guessing this will be sold as the Hyundai ‘i35′ in Australia and not ‘Elantra’?.
RD

Where’s the face level air vents on that dash??

The Oracle’s Headache.

If the vents were at face level you wouldn’t see out of the car.

RD

You’re joking, right?..

Gms

Very nice looking Korean! Interested to hear on the rear seat headroom as it may not have the long wheelbase like the i45 to pull it off. I’d also like one with the 2.0 diesel please!
Karl Krankschaft

Looks decent enough and should sell well. I know Hyundai is leaping coward at the moment but I actually prefer Kia in terms of styling. Personally I think Kias designs are alot smoother than Hyundais. Both still great cra nevertheless.