Hyundai's Boulder concept, unveiled at the New York Auto Show, previews its first body-on-frame vehicle.
A patent image filed in India may show the production version ahead of its debut.
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The boxy design borrows cues from both the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler.
It embraces Hyundai's 'Art of Steel' design language but is more brutal and utilitarian than its road-going SUVs.
Up front, a bluff hood meets a full-width panel with small rectangular headlights and vertical LED signatures.
A substantial lower grille, exposed recovery points, and a skid plate sit below.
In profile, the Boulder looks like a futuristic Mars Rover with boxed wheelarches, chunky cladding, and slab-sided doors.
It rides on huge 37-inch tires.
The rear is stubby and upright, retaining the concept's external-mount spare wheel and roll-down rear glass.
Rounded A-pillars near the roof and contrasting rear pillar trim add visual intrigue.
Interior and Technology
While no patent images of the interior have surfaced, it will likely mirror the concept's aesthetic. Expect a broad horizontal dash with exposed structural elements and chunky switchgear.
Five- or seven-seat configurations are likely, with an emphasis on durability rather than premium fit-out.
The concept's four configurable displays may be replaced by a large central screen running Pleos Connect.
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