Hyundai Motor explains that when designing an orchid in an instant, the basic design concept is to shape a natural line of water flow. Sensuous Sportiness, which adds to the hustle and bustle, is expected to complete Hyundai Motor Design in the future.

Le Fil Rouge (HDC-1), a concept car with these design elements, is an expert evaluation that has a distinctly different feel and emotional value compared to the existing domestic car. The concept car was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month. It is said that he pursued aesthetically natural and balanced design based on the golden ratio. Here`s a long wheelbase, big wheels and short overhangs. It is a stepping stone to realize a progressive electric car.

Electric cars with unconventional designs are expected to appear one after another as the number of parts is declining due to competition for future mobility. Besides, as young people in their thirties are included in the main purchasing segment of the middle-class car, there is a clear tendency to diversify and personalize their car designs. Demand for dynamic sports utility vehicles (SUVs) has also widened the boundaries between SUVs and sedans.

Hyundai`s fourth-generation Santa Fe is about 70mm in overall length, 10mm in overall width, and 65mm in wheelbase. He added that the salary man who uses the SUV for commuting has added more sophistication to the sedan. The DRL and the headlamps are divided into two types: a detachable composite light, a front side with side-by-side lighting (DRL), and a rear side lamp.

Renault Samsung`s QM6 also gives the impression of a sophisticated urban man dressed up as a SUV, but dressed in a clean suit. The SM6`s brother, Talisman, who has been acclaimed for his design, was chosen as "the most beautiful car of the year" at the Paris International Car Festival in 2016. The large chrome grill that determines the impression of the car looks tough and heavy. The chrome grille, naturally integrated with the headlamp section, is a silvery contrast between black and chrome, creating a sense of quality with a clear image, Renault Samsung explained. It is because the core design of the sedan SM6 is optimized for SUV.

Volkswagen is expected to launch in Korea in the second half of this year. Vault Korea, a Gran Turismo with a sharp design and explosive performance of a sports car, provides a spacious space for a traditional saloon.

Tobias Schulman, who is responsible for outdoor design at Ation, expressed this. "The Athlete`s sporty line contains a very functional part: its form and function look for a common denominator in a progressive way: thanks to its long wheelbase, extended loop line, coupe-style design and wide rear hatch, Provides more space and flexibility than a normal saloon. "

Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz CLS pioneered a new genre called a four-door coupe. The new CLS, launched this summer, demonstrates the evolution of Sensual Purity, Mercedes-Benz`s design philosophy, while taking over the first-generation CLS genes with an arched belt line and a sleek side-window line. did. The sleek edges and lines have been restrained and in harmony with the Mercedes-Benz coupe family with its various design features. The exterior features a wider grille configuration and a forward tilted front facade. Wide, low mounted headlamps and two-section tail lamps are also eye catching.

BMW`s new X2 to be launched in the second half of this year emphasized sporty. Coupled with the sporty and elegance of the coupe, It also features a square wheel arch, an impressive exhaust tailpipe and side design, an elegant loop line and thinner window design.

The BMW i8 roadster is a two-seater open-top model that emphasizes the design sensitivity of the existing BMW i model and the roadster`s distinctive personality. It features a unique frame-less caisson door and windshield frame.

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