Official: Hyundai Blue-Will plug-in concept revealed in Seoul
Hyundai Blue Will made its official public debut in Seoul
During the first day of the 2009 Seoul Auto Show, Hyundai has unveiled its latest concept car called Blue Will. The Blue Will concept is an advanced plug-in hybrid vehicle built on Hyundais in-house developed hybrid powertrain technology.
The so-called Blue Drive technology mates Hyundais brand-new 1.6L GDI engine, continuously variable transmission and 100kw electric motor. The four-cylinder engine is equiped with GDI (gasoline direct injection) technology and generates 134 horsepower.
The electric motor provides additional 20 horsepower which brings the total Blue Wills horsepower output to a respectable 154 horsepower. The state of the art lithium ion polymer battery, which is believed to be the first use in a car ever, is placed next to the fuel tank and below the rear seats to maximize the storage space in the trunk.
Its obvious that such state of the art technology as was applied into the Blue Will concept brings some impressive fuel consumption numbers, and indeed, the Blue Will achieves fuel economy rating of over 100 miles per gallon (US MPG). According to Hyundai, Blue Wills optimal fuel economy is rated at 106 MPG (US) which places the vehicle in the group of worlds most fuel efficient vehicles.
The plug-in hybrid concept, which enables to be plugged in to your home power outlets, also features a dye-sensitized solar cells on its panorama-roof, that help to charge the batteries up. Many of the body parts you see on the Hyundai Blue Will are made of recycled drink bottles, while materials used inside are made from plants extract rather than fossil fuels and are bio-degradable.
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 am
FU-K YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats all that can be said. If this come out and is cheaper than the 2011 Accent Hybrid here in the States, Iam buying it.
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 am
Good looking concept, maybe the front remeber the latest Honda civic, but still good.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:39 am
This is kind of messed up.. I like it!
April 4th, 2009 at 2:26 am
sorry to burst your bubble smoke but i really doubt it will be cheaper than any accent. this is a dedicated hybrid like a toyota prius and therefore it is going to cost a lot. look at the elantra hybrid if you want something cheaper.
April 4th, 2009 at 10:17 am
That’s Magnificent Car i like all the Hyundai cars but if i talk about the elantra hybrid so it has excellent and amazing features. but i really doubt it will be cheaper than any accent. this is a dedicated hybrid like a toyota prius and therefore it is going to cost a lot. Great post i look forward to reading more.
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April 6th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I think the interior is a little too “sci-fi” for me but I like the exterior. I think it would be better to slide the rear doors as a opposed to hinging them but that would mean the use of a track. Naw, maybe not, just not used to reverse swinging doors…that large. It’s pretty cool.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
An elementary knowledge of Economics will tell you that the reason the Prius is over priced is due to lack of competition. Hyundai is the Japan-killer. It will force the price down on all the hybrids and usher in a new era of competition. Toyota’s monopoly days are over. Even the slow witted American companies will have to join in. As usual, the Detroit execs are too busy watching re-runs and haven’t joined the furure yet. Give the time. At least GM will be doing better now that Obama is running it. Yep, even a politician is better at running a car company than those Detroit dinosaurs.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
This car is so amazing, I saw it in person (it looks even cooler) I wnt to the car show last week and I had to take a look at it agian! An amazing car!