Most of the photos of the 2010 Hyundai Portico you've seen to date show the prototype covered in heaps of camouflage. Today we've got photos of the Hyundai with most of the heavy camouflage removed! These photos also appear to show that Hyundai is planning a new family look for its line of SUVs and CUVs.
First shown as a 2005 "concept" in Chicago, Hyundai is hoping their R-Class-like crossover will fill all the niches where Mercedes and Chrysler's Pacifica failed.
Flexible seating for the Portico means two rows of seating with seating for 4 or 6 - depending if the center seat is folded down or upright. With six passengers in two rows - the Portico will offer more cargo area than similarly sized vehicles.
A 3.3L V6 rated at around 240hp or a 3.8L V6 rated at about 280hp should provide motivation for the Portico. Hyundai's new 6-speed shiftronic transmission will route the power to a FWD or AWD setup. It's not yet clear if the Portico will see a 4 cylinder or hybrid powertrains.
While the Portico was slated to be built in Alabama, production has now shifted to Korea and will start in the 3rd quarter of 2009.
photo:Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Co.
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First shown as a 2005 "concept" in Chicago, Hyundai is hoping their R-Class-like crossover will fill all the niches where Mercedes and Chrysler's Pacifica failed.
Flexible seating for the Portico means two rows of seating with seating for 4 or 6 - depending if the center seat is folded down or upright. With six passengers in two rows - the Portico will offer more cargo area than similarly sized vehicles.
A 3.3L V6 rated at around 240hp or a 3.8L V6 rated at about 280hp should provide motivation for the Portico. Hyundai's new 6-speed shiftronic transmission will route the power to a FWD or AWD setup. It's not yet clear if the Portico will see a 4 cylinder or hybrid powertrains.
While the Portico was slated to be built in Alabama, production has now shifted to Korea and will start in the 3rd quarter of 2009.
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photo:Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Co.
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