A few days ago, the author inquired about the declaration information of Hyundai's new Shengda in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as a replacement model, the new car has changed greatly in appearance, but the size has shrunk, and it is expected to be launched in August.
Judging from the declaration drawing, the new Shengda basically follows the design style of the overseas version of the model, changing the previous more rounded body design, becoming full of edges and corners, and the style is more capable and avant-garde.
The front face adopts the latest modern family design style, and the rectangular grille is decorated with a grid-like structure, which has a strong sense of hierarchy; The headlight cluster is blackened and connected to the grille, giving it a strong sense of visual integration. The front hatch is designed with a raised trim that brings a certain sense of power.
The lower bracket adopts a classic three-section layout, and the two wings are designed with vertically arranged deflector grooves to improve aerodynamic performance. The bottom is equipped with flat rectangular air intakes, and the interior is decorated with a banner structure, which embellishes the layering of the front end. The front lip part is equipped with a matte chrome strip, which brings a certain sense of class.
In terms of side styling, the roofline is relatively straight, and the floating roof is created, which makes the style more stylish; The waistline adopts a through-type design, which makes the visual effect appear slender and atmospheric, and at the same time enhances the layering of the side of the body; The wheel arches and side skirts are designed with raised black trim panels to accentuate the sense of power; The wheels are multi-spoke shapes, and the style is more refined.
In terms of tail styling, the roof is equipped with a small-sized spoiler and high-mounted brake lights, and the blackened taillight cluster is located at the bottom of the tailgate, which is very different when lit, and creates a through-type shape, effectively stretching the horizontal visual width of the rear of the car; The lower bumper is equipped with a three-dimensional black trim plate, and the exhaust pipe has a single-exit layout on the right side.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 4830/1900/1770mm, and the wheelbase is 2815mm, as a reference, the length, width and height of the current Shengda Traveler are 4945/1910/1720mm, and the wheelbase is 2865mm.
In terms of interior, the previously announced information shows that the new car also follows the design style of the overseas version of the model, providing a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a through-type dual screen and an electronic pocket gear, which is a relatively simple type.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 182kW, which should be paired with an 8AT gearbox, and the power parameters have been slightly improved compared with the current model.