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Hyundai Classic Electric Car Concept

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March 16, 2026

Hyundai's Retro Electric Cars Are The Best You'll See This Year
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hyundai electrifies its 1986 grandeur in a retro-futuristic restoration
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The result is the Hyundai Grandeur Heritage Series concept. This is our second Heritage Series concept after the Heritage Series Pony and, just like the reimagined Pony, our new Grandeur takes fans back to this iconic car's heyday in effortless '80s style while transporting them, and us, into the future. The Hyundai Grandeur Heritage Series uses real burgundy velvet in the seats, just like the original 1986 model, plus a hidden watch slot stitched into the console.

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This concept car comes with a built-in virtual piano, letting you compose music on the road like a studio on wheels. With 18 speakers angled using concert hall acoustic theory, this EV delivers sound so immersive, it feels like you. Here, Hyundai used the Newtro (newness + retro) concept theme to create a new interior.

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The interior is lit with atmospheric retro bronze lighting and has been equipped with a suite of next-generation technology and features, including a widescreen display with an integrated soundbar. But it also boasts a combination of the past and present. The Hyundai retro electric car concept merges nostalgic design with cutting-edge EV technology, offering a bold vision of sustainable mobility.

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Inspired by classic models, this futuristic prototype features a sleek, vintage-inspired exterior paired with a fully electric powertrain and advanced driver-assist systems. It signals Hyundai's commitment to innovation while honoring its heritage. Hyundai 1986 Grandeur sedan before it becomes electric Hyundai restores its 1986 Grandeur sedan into a concept electric car.

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Also known as Azera, it looks real and road-fitting, but the restored. Hyundai revealed an electric concept that brings an iconic 1980s car into the 21st century. The Grandeur EV's exterior screams 1986, but it's been updated with screens and electric power.

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The project was led by Hyundai's interior design team, who carefully reimagined the first-generation Grandeur. This model is particularly symbolic for Hyundai, as it represents a key moment in the company's history. The Grandeur was a significant vehicle in the 1980s, helping to establish Hyundai's reputation in the global car market.

🔊 Listen to The Article To mark its 35th anniversary, Hyundai Motor Company has introduced the Heritage Series Grandeur, a concept car reinterpretation of its 1986 flagship sedan as a modern electric vehicle. Inspired by the 1980s, this project offers a window into Hyundai's vision for future mobility by fusing modern technologies with the iconic design aspects of the original Grandeur. An official, in-house retro EV reinvention of something curious from Hyundai's back catalogue.

Based on an original Grandeur, an Eighties saloon that was essentially a Mitsubishi Debonair in. Hyundai unveiled the N Vision 74, an electric sports car based on a 1970s design. The concept car is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries.

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