Hyundai's Crater Concept Looks Like An Ioniq 5 XRT That Forgot To Leave The Gym

"Hyundai is bringing an extreme off-road show vehicle to the LA Auto Show. Dubbed the Crater, the adventure-ready crossover rides high on chunky tires. Hyundai didn't say what could power the off-roader, but it sure looks like an EV. Roaming dirt roads and hard-to-access places in complete silence is a serene experience that can only happen if you're behind the wheel of an electric car. Rivian owners have known this for a few years, but Hyundai seems to want a piece of the action, too."

"After making the dirt-ready Ioniq 5 XRT electric crossover, the automaker wants to kick things up a notch with the upcoming Crater concept. Billed as an extreme off-road show vehicle, the squared-off SUV packs meaty off-road tires, a generous ride height, a set of roof-mounted flood lights and the signature pixelated LED lights that help Hyundai's EVs stand out in a crowd."

"The car was conceived at Hyundai's America Technical Center (HATCI) in Irvine, California, so it's an American creation through and through. There's no word on whether the Crater concept will ever make it into production, but if Hyundai ever wants to get into some real off-roading, this could be a good start. Sure, anybody can buy an electric Ioniq 5 XRT or gas-powered Santa Cruz XRT and Palisade XRT Pro, but those aren't exactly mountain climbers."

Hyundai will unveil the Crater, an extreme off-road show crossover, at the LA Auto Show on November 20 with a livestream at 12:45 p.m. The squared-off SUV features meaty off-road tires, generous ride height, roof-mounted flood lights, and signature pixelated LED lighting. The concept displays a completely closed-off front fascia, indicating likely battery-electric propulsion, although powertrain specifics were not provided. The Crater was conceived at Hyundai's America Technical Center in Irvine, California. There is no confirmation of production intent. The vehicle aims to be more capable than cosmetic XRT models like the Ioniq 5 XRT and other XRT-branded variants.

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