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Hyundai will hit the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas later this month with something we’ve never seen before – a car that combines wheels and… legs?
The Elevate concept has been previewed with a teaser image, showing what appears to be driven wheels on the end of extendable legs to create what the brand calls a ‘totally new’ vehicle concept.
The prospect of remarkable ground clearance and the ability to literally ‘crawl’ over obstacles could make the Elevate a seriously capable off-road vehicle – to the point where Hyundai’s created its own moniker of UMV – or Ultimate Mobility Vehicle.
#Hyundai combines electric propulsion and robotics to create its ‘walking car’ concept, a completely new class of land vehicle. We can’t wait for its official reveal at #CES2019! https://t.co/j9miucKuCj @thedrive
— Huntington Hyundai (@hunt_hyundai) January 3, 2019
Little in the way of detail has been revealed about the concept, which will debut on January 7 at CES in Las Vegas. However, it’s expected to use a fully electric powertrain and advanced artificial intelligence and robotic systems.
The teaser image shows a first-aid logo painted on what looks to be a large side entry door, suggesting that Hyundai sees the Elevate as a useful tool for first responders in difficult terrain.
Expect more details just before the opening of CES’s doors on January 8.
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