A peek into the future | Bangkok Post: auto

AUTO FOCUS

This year's concept cars are highlighting two key aspects: sleek-looking designs and eco-friendly powertrains.

Korea's largest carmaker is showcasing a concept car with two highlights: a sleek-looking three-door body and range-extending electric powertrain. By combining a 109hp electric motor and 61hp 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, the i-oniq has a total range of 700km; 120km with pure electricity.

This is the concept car that ushered the new design language into Mazda's latest cars including the CX-5 and 6, both of which have yet to go on sale in Thailand. The Shinari is highly likely to please car enthusiasts who simply cherish staring at a good-looking saloon.