We’ve seen a number of CUVs, or crossover utility vehicles, in the past few months, but the New York Auto Show debut of the Hyundai Nuvis is a particularly promising design.
The Hyundai Nuvis does not have a typical switch gear assembly; instead, its interiors are packed with touch-sensitive surfaces that result in what Autoblog rightly refers to as a river of information. It’s thought that the design cues the Hyundai Nuvis showcases at the 2009 New York Auto Show will bleed into the future generations of other Hyundai crossovers like the Tucson and Santa Fe.
The first five images in the gallery are of the Hyundai Nuvis concept CUV at the New York Auto Show; the remainder are from Hyundai’s previously released photos of the Nuvis.
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Hyundai Nuvis CUV Debuts at New York Auto Show
Trend Themes
1. Touch-sensitive Interiors - The Hyundai Nuvis showcases touch-sensitive surfaces in its interiors, opening opportunities for disruptive innovation in automotive design.
2. Information-rich Experience - The Nuvis introduces a wealth of information in its interiors, paving the way for disruptive innovation in creating immersive driving experiences.
3. Design Influence - The design cues from the Hyundai Nuvis concept are expected to influence future generations of Hyundai crossovers, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Design - The touch-sensitive interiors of the Nuvis concept present disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing the design and functionality of future vehicle models.
2. In-car Technology - The information-rich experience offered by the Nuvis concept creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing advanced in-car technology systems.
3. Automotive Manufacturing - The design influence of the Nuvis concept opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing process of Hyundai crossovers and other vehicle models.