Hyundai HCD-3 Concept – World’s First 2-Door Crossover Vehicle

Meet the Hyundai HCD-3 concept; world’s first two-door crossover vehicle.

Hyundai HCD-3 concept was officially unveiled in 1995 and it must had been one of the first concept cars that foretold future vehicles will undergo a drastic change.

At that time I didn’t really expect cars will gone so different, and for sure I wasn’t alone thinking like that.

But they did, and today, we can see crossovers of different kinds flooding worldwide vehicle market.

At that time, the HCD-3 really stood out of the concept car crowd. Not only because of its yellow-black body paint, but more because of its futuristic exterior design.

The HCD-3 was Hyundai’s third concept car and it unfortunately never became a reality! For the HCD-3, I have found plenty of pics and although they are not of the highest quality, they still provide a good insight into the HCD-3 concept car.

Surprisingly, there was also an interior shot and a short official press release. So check it out after the jump…

Official Hyundai press release for the HCD-3

The California Design Studio completed the technical and artistic design work for the HCD-3 after a year of research. Hyundai engineers made a radical departure from conventional automotive design concepts to craft a bold styling statement.

The 4-seat HCD-3 has dual airbags in the front and comes with an anti-lock brake system. Placed in the centre of the gauge cluster, the computer-controlled Navitac displays the driver’s desired destination on-screen with the press of a button.

It is also equipped with an advanced car audio system, CD player, heater and air conditioner. The HCD-3 is powered by a 2.0L DOHC turbo engine that generates up to 240 horsepower.

A switch adjusts the suspension system height and cushion strength to fit the road conditions. Thus, the ride remains equally enjoyable on paved roads and rugged off-road terrain.