 Hyundai
Unveils NEOS 3 Crossover Utility Vehicle at
the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
2005 TMS Serves as Launch
Pad for Grandeur Luxury Sedan
Hyundai Motor Co. today
unveiled the NEOS 3 crossover utility vehicle
at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and launched
sales of the new Azera premium sedan in the
Japanese market.
“It is models like the
NEOS 3 and new Azera that are causing people
to take a second, closer look at Hyundai and
helping to create a positive image of our
brand,” said Steve Kelleher, President and CEO
of Hyundai Auto Canada.
The CUV is the third in a
signature series of futuristic concept cars to
be styled at the company’s Chiba Design
Center. NEOS 3 offers the utility of a 4WD but
thanks to its unibody construction and opulent
appointments it retains the feel of a luxury
sedan.
Outside, the sleek
aerodynamic styling looks as impressive as it
performs. Adding an innovative touch are the
spindle-shaped character lines that run the
length of the car. Door integrated side
mirrors are auto-dipping in reverse gear and
help improve downward visibility and reduce
accident risk. Neos’ rear aerodynamic design
minimizes the drag coefficient while keeping
the bodywork simple and clean.
The front grille and
headlights incorporate advanced features for
safer driving. These include pre-crash sensors
and proximity control using Extended High
Frequency radar. Forward cameras provide
extended visibility to left and right.
 Headlight-integrated
technologies include infra-red night vision
system plus adaptive front-lighting which
automatically direct the headlight beam in the
steering direction.
Inside, the large display
is packed with information technologies, while
control switches are clustered in the center
console.
Under the hood is a newly
developed newly developed 4.6-liter 32-valve
V8 engine which is mated to an electronically
controlled 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Neos’ interior features a
three zone design. The front seats are the
excitement zone for pure driving enjoyment.•
Second-row seats are the comfort zone for
enjoying travel as if being transported in a
private jet. And the third-row seats are the
versatile zone that accommodates both people
and luggage.
Adding a new dimension to
the man-machine interface is a Heads-Up
Display and a trackball which offers
centralized control of the climate regulation,
navigation and entertainment systems. Readouts
including night vision and rear camera images
are displayed on a large 11-inch wide LCD
screen in the center stack. Critical vehicle
functions are tracked by multimeter module
which keeps driver constantly informed about
vehicle status and driving conditions.
NEOS 3 Specifications
• Overall length x width
x height: 4980 x 1960 x 1675mm
• Wheelbase: 2,985mm
• Drive system: 4WD
• Engine: V8 DOHC 32 valves
• Displacement: 4,600cc
• Transmission: Electronic 5-speed AT
Hyundai Auto Canada,
headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a
division of Hyundai Motor America whose parent
company is Hyundai Motor Company of South
Korea. Hyundai automobiles and sport utility
vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by
Hyundai Auto Canada and are sold and serviced
through 163 retailers nationwide.
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