- Retro futuristic concept is hydrogen-powered

- 1974 Pony Coupe was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro

Paying homage to the carmaker’s heritage, Hyundai took wraps off a special concept car at their N Day, celebrated on 15th July. It’s called N Vision 74, which is a high-performance hydrogen fuel cell powered hybrid which looks like a retro-modern take on Hyundai’s Pony Coupe Concept showcased in 1974.

The original Hyundai Pony Coupe concept was developed by the legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was then built into prototypes for the Korean carmaker's first production sports car. However, it never reached the production line. Now, the N Vision 74 Concept shows us what the Pony Coupe could have been if it was made today, while also focusing on the technological prowess Hyundai has to showcase in a hydrogen fuel cell.

The Parametric Pixel seen on the Ioniq 6 is present here lending the 70’s feel to the sharp-looking sports coupe. The flat design, upright B-pillar, sloping roofline, air intakes on the side, large diffuser at the back, aero-disc wheels, and a massive wing makes the N Vision 74 look like its straight out of a sci-fi movie which has robocops, spaceships and synth music.

As for the hydrogen-powered powertrain, Hyundai claims its engineers have developed a hybrid structure of a battery-electric in combination with an FCEV system for an all-new layout. So there’s a fuel cell system and a battery-electric system powering the N Vision 74 together. With two different power sources used depending on different driving conditions, the cooling efficiency is improved claims the carmaker.

With the unique FCEV powertrain packed in iconic design, the Hyundai N Vision 74 is looking at a solution to long-range and fast refuelling. It won’t see the production line either, but the technology it showcases just might.