AIMS: Hyundai brings blue focus to green stage

Blue-Will hybrid concept joins 2011 model range at Sydney Motor Show
discount new cars  » Get the best price on a new Hyundai Hyundai's Blue-Will hybrid concept joined the Korean brand's 2011 line-up at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The futuristic model features petrol electric hybrid and plug-in technology in the one, sleek package.

First displayed at this year's Detroit Motor Show Blue-Will serves as a test-bed of new ideas from the Hyundai design studio, ranging from roof-mounted solar cells to drive-by-wire steering, lithium polymer batteries, thermal energy conversion from the exhaust system (to electricity) and touch-screen controls.

Hyundai says Blue-Will "portrays future focused hybrid production vehicles and promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 64km on a single charge. In hybrid mode it boasts a claimed fuel economy rating of more than 2.22L/ 100km".

The lively concept featured alongside conventionally powered models, including the revised i45 medium sedan, i20 light hatch, as well as Targa West and Targa Tasmania competitor, the i30 CRDi hatch.

The revised 2011 i45 sedan sees a chance in suspension for the new year, spring, stabiliser and damper rates all adjusted to better suit Australian conditions. Also joining the i45 is satellite navigation (optional on all models, standard on Elite) and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity (standard on all models).

Elsewhere in the Hyundai line-up, a specially commissioned pocket-sized i20 is on show at the RTA 'Myplates' display, the car games matching a wall mural by local Sydney artists Beastman & Numskull who created the vibrant work over three days in an underground workspace in Sydney. Using aerosol paint only, the collaboration of the two distinct styles sees bright colours and organic patterns illustrate nature morphing with an exciting urban lifestyle.  

Lastly, the mostly standard i30 CRDi rally car, although modified to meet CAMS rally car safety standards, joins its plain-painted brethren on the Sydney stage.

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