hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restoration

hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restoration

electric retro-futurism

 

after electrifying its 1975 pony earlier this year (read more), hyundai returns with a restored, modified electric 1986 grandeur. this so-called ‘restomod’ presents a continuation of the company’s heritage series, which sees its classic vehicles updated with an electric powertrain and a ‘retro-futuristic’ styling to celebrate both the heritage of the car and the forward-looking spirit of the company.

hyundai electric grandeurimages courtesy of hyundai

 

 

hyundai’s reinvented grandeur

 

with this latest electric restomod, the team at hyundai maintains the original boxy profile of the 1986 grandeur. the most defining exterior element is a set of contemporary ‘pixel’ LED headlights and taillights — much like the reimagined pony — to repeat the squared-off theme. other new features include a chrome mesh grille and trim, and flat wheel covers.

 

the team completely overhauled the interior, integrating a widescreen display and soundbar together with a portrait control panel which controls multimedia, driving functions, and air conditioning. the soundbar works with an 18-speaker sound system which the team claims is meant to express ‘acoustic theory similar to that of a concert hall.’

hyundai electric grandeur

 

 

the luxury interior

 

toward the interior, the electric 1986 grandeur is cloaked in red velvet. this upholstery sees a combination of bright burgundy alcantara and nappa leather, with silver metal and gloss black accents. the team integrates other hidden luxury details such as a watch storage slot, a throttle style gear selector, a set of interior ‘infinity mirrors’ along the roof, and a virtual piano developed together with instrument brand samick.

hyundai electric grandeur
a chrome mesh grille elevates the newly electrified car

hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restoration
the 1986 grandeur receives proud flat wheel covers

hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restorationthe electric 1986 grandeur continues hyundai’s heritage series

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new pixel LED lights reflect the squared-off theme

hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restorationthe restomod receives a widescreen display

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the interior is cloaked in burgundy velvet

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