Hyundai reveals new Seven electric SUV concept

Hyundai has revealed the 'Seven', an electric SUV concept at AutoMobility LA Auto Show.

The Seven concept is built upon Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform, just like the Kia EV9 Concept.

On the outside, the Seven has what is described by Hyundai as an 'aerodynamically pure' silhouette, with a low leading edge for the car's bonnet and a streamlined roofline. Aiding the Seven's powerful road presence are wheels that feature integrated Active Air Flaps, which deploy or retract depending on brake-cooling or low-drag requirements.

And come night time, the Seven will remain easily identifiable thanks to its Ioniq signature Parametric Pixel lights that deliver a Welcome Light Sequence on startup.

The use of the dedicated electric vehicle platform has allowed Hyundai Motor to explore an alternative to the traditional row-based seat arrangements, creating a more fluid interior layout for the interior of the Seven.

Here, the car gets swivelling lounge chairs and a curved bench seat, allowing the seat arrangement can be customised depending on whether the car is in driver-controlled or autonomous driving modes.

The platform also allows the fitment of pillarless coach doors, for a grand entrance to the welcoming interior.

Here, the Hyundai Seven is equipped with what the firm calls a 'Universal Island' console. Complete with specially designed home appliances and a multi-functional Smart Hub graphic user interface, these allow the Seven to become an environment where users can experience quality time alone or together in the glow of side-door ambient light.

A built-in mini fridge also offers chilled refreshment on the go, while shoe-care compartments will refresh passengers' footwear.

Hyundai states the Seven concept has been engineered to achieve a range of over 480km, while 350kW charging will allow its battery to go from a 10% state-of-charge to 80% in about 20 minutes.