Hyundais latest launch isnt a restomod or an ev – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Hyundai’s latest launch isn’t a restomod or an EV.

And instead of showing off the rumored production version of the much-loved N Vision 74 concept and its hydrogen fuel cell hybrid powerplant, Hyundai chose to restore that car’s inspiration — the “retro-futuristic classic” Pony Concept Coupe from 1974.

Gas-powered via an 82-horsepower 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, I think the Pony concept pulls off the angular styling better than the Cybertruck, and the slide controls in the dash are still better than any in-car touchscreen display. Bring those back too.

Foru images combined, showing clockwise from top left, the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept car, an external shot of the restored 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe concept, an internal shot of the gauges in the Pony Coupe concept, and the Hyundai N Vision 74 EV again.
(Clockwise from top left) The Hyundai N Vision 74 concept car, external shot of the restored 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe concept, internal shot of the gauges in the Pony Coupe concept, Hyundai N Vision 74 EV again. Click here for a bigger version.
Image: Hyundai / William Joel
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