Hi everyone. Thank you so much for watching. I'm really excited to show you the reason I've not uploaded for a little while. I finally feel like I've got a tactile and more expressive way to deliver these videos which allows me to engage with the content in a way that suits me much better. Let me know what you think of the new style for the videos and I'd to hear your conspiracies about where I am before I tell you more about it. Of course, looking forward to hearing all of your thoughts on the Hyundai too. As always, I'll read every comment and reply to whatever provokes me! Best as always, Frank
Frank, I was waiting for this one..nice one....new background as well.....for the next one it will be interesting reviewing the new Dodge charger Daytona. I think designers are begining to realize the big oportunity electric cars are giving to us , now that we don't need that big space were used to be the combustion motor, we designers, can replaced that big empty space with anything else. Now Dodge designers are using this empty space for better aerodinamics. I think we are still at the begining of electric cars. Designers are begining to explore new tipologies of design, In this moment electric cars are too similar to combustion one. but it will change radically the same way very first cars were similar to carriages.
I like the new style very much - My first impression was that you did it just for this Hyundai model (having futuristic environment for a futuristic car review), so not sure how it will feel next time :) I understand how this is more suitable for you also, not having to photoshop and that kind of time-consuming analysis, but instead just doing this "professor to student" type of presentation, which for me is even better than the old way! Hyundai really nailed with this one - when I saw this model, Hyundai improved their brand image in my book, significantly (which was one of their goals of course, if not main one)
Metaverse? Not sure. I liked the screen, long form explanations, intro...but i also like the desk/chair setting. Of course, critique of people sending you designs.
Every cad maker designs that same homogeneous garbage now. Kia merc audi all have the same rear end as an example. This... This is what a car should be!
@@einautofan6685I am german and I really am thankfull for italians defining and refining the wedge car. Even though, the bmw m1 is a wedge, it builds on the ideas of italian car design. The only thing standing out from the rest copying the italian style is the aston martin bulldog. While only one exists, it is a great example of how wedge cars could have been used in the hyper luxury sector as well.
Something I found missing from my studies and many teachers telling us not to do, is going back to "old" design styles. And what I mean by this, is that personally I believe good design and good design styles never age - and there will always be something for us to learn from and improve upon, no matter when the style of design was first conjured. So with this in mind, no I do not see this N74 as a retro styling exercise at all. I see it as a very dedicated design team daring to step back and consider how one could pick up on previous design evolutions and take them into a different branch. The idea of always having to create "new" design styles (which many schools/teachers promote) will forever be shallow, and not necessarily guarantee good design. It will only guarantee "different" design which is only different for the sake of being different. No thought, no reasoning, no passion. And design without passion is to me, dead design. I have a select few teachers/mentors who I hold great respect for - and all of them have quite different approaches to design than what is the norm in the industry. And I am thankful that the greatest designers I know on a personal level, are advocates for good design over trendy design.
People confuse change with progress and think if you are not changing accepted norms your are not being progressive. However, moving away from style, beauty, grace or sophistication is not progress it's regress. Sure, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds but one look at what we produce and consume in modern society doesn't speak progress to me.
Agreed. Mercedes is knocking this idea of going back in time for inspiration out of the park in my opinion, and BMW would do well to pay homage to it's past a little more. They mastered the front end headlights this concept has in the eighties and nineties then moved away from it. Their loss is Hyundai's gain.
Well said!👍 IMO the key to a good design is allways relate to nature and older great car designs! They only should vary and improve older design! That's why I love Restomods soo much!😍 They also improve older cars... Okay, mostly it's on a extreme level, on Muscle Cars for Celebrities for example, but when you look at Singer or Eagle, that's the definition of an improved and perfected car! Talking a bit about BMW, they completely lost it!😱 One ugly car after another... Proportions may right, but the Looks are just awful... Look at the 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept Car, that should be the way to go for BMW! The return of the famous "Sharknose" at the frontside!But no...🤷🏼♂️
Firstly, the Video itself. Bloody Hell Frank you have knocked this one for 6! The virtual environment is such a unique thing it has completely transformed the format. I love how you can walk around the model seemingly in real scale, it really puts it into perspective. The live analysis using the TV screen is really informative, though I must point out there were a few cases of the screen (in the video) being hard to see fine detail on, but that could be my monitor not being able to handle 4K. Another point is where the virtual background is so detailed and impressive, it can sometimes take attention away from your presenting. Other than that though this format is phenomenal, and I cannot wait to see what is covered next
Screen could be bigger, there i agree. For me though, i am not distracted by his nice decorations anymore. All those stylish objects needed my attention, and now there is only the presentation where my focus lays
I think this format is incredible and completely game changing as a viewer, I really appreciate Frank’s investment in time and money to pull this off, it’s only the debut of the format I’m sure the polite subtle notes will be addressed moving forwards
I honestly love it. It looks really stunning and it goes to show that retro aesthetics can be modernized without having to design a post apocalyptic silver car.
I absolutely love this car, I don’t know how else to say it. It reminds me of those older Japanese Super Silhouette cars or those extreme body kit retro rally cars. Unlike a lot of cars today, I love every angle/shot of this car. Some cars seem to focus more on the front or rear/the overall design language doesn’t match throughout the car. However, with this, this car sure is gorgeous. I can’t tell if I like the front or back view more, but they both remind me a bit of the Toyota Celica from around 1977. Not to say they were the first to do that design, but it’s what immediately came to mind. Either way, I love it! Edit: I remember awhile ago Hyundai did reimagined their Hyundai Grandeur to make it look like some sort of villain EV (it also has the pixelated lights). I was hoping they would eventually start making something like that. Well, they completely outdid theirselves with this design. Hyundai has been killing it lately with this and Ioniq 5 with the more retro-futuristic styling.
That's because older Japanese cars were accepted Giorgetto Giugiaro's design language. Back in 70's and 80's automobile industries manufactured automobiles with press. This is why cars from back in the era were rectangular. And Giorgetto Giugiaro did so well with aesthatically designing to car with press manufactured. His designlanguage took over automobile industries. Japanese cars were also overtaken. before the era, cars were round like Porsche and VW beatle.
@@1greenMitsi It’s not like it matters whether if they did or didn’t, not like I would’ve been able to afford it. And that doesn’t relate in anyway to what I said, it’s still a gorgeous design, as well as all the other cars I mentioned Hyundai recently made (whether it’s the one-offs or mass production vehicles). Frank on this channel has talked about both concept cars that will most likely never been made, production cars, classic cars that will never be made again/anything close to it and even drawings of cars from subscribers that will never ever be made. I’m just admiring a masterpiece of automotive design; regardless of if 0 or 500+ cars are made.
I love how Hyundai is coming up with these retro-cyberpunk designs and think they would really find a market if put into production. I also agree that a better spoiler could be chosen for the design. I would think a spoiler more like the one on the Ferrari F40 in the same color as the body would work better, but instead of having the supports be angled straight up, it could be slanted back so that, in a side view profile, the supports are parallel with the line made by the side view of the rear bumper, rather than directly perpendicular with the rear fenders. Thus, the lines of the trunk roof and the back bumper do not converge, but rather alter the flow of the shape to rise a bit up from where it is at the front of the car.
Hyundai designers seem to have a good idea of what people like. Older people like the old stuff, and young people like the cyberpunk stuff, which are a mix of high-tech and oldschool 70s-80s. It think it's an approach that satisfies both parties. The nostalgia and the futuristic.
To be honest this car is one of the only designs that give me hope in modern automotive design. I have been dreaming about and sketching cars like this for a while and seeing it blew my mind. This is the car I have been thinking of. This is the car that makes me want to draw.
I remember watching SCI-FI movies and games, seeing their car concepts and set designs and thinking "Why can't we have these designs in real life?" then comes Hyundai to bring those design languages to reality. I hope to see such design languages continue into the future. Life is gonna be tough, we might as well have something good to look at while we try to get through it.
This is by far my favourite release from the last few years, because its functional retro-futurism. I hope there is much more to come for the automotive industry!
One of my favorite designs of all time, especially as a Giugiaro fan. I wish this was what DeLorean was releasing. Although a bit poetic that it's based on his pony design.
@@MaximizedAction😂😂😂 U must be young, if the same materials & tech was available don’t u think this would’ve made it back then. It’s easy to take someone else’s idea & put a better spin on it when you have a multi million dollar company behind you
I was blown away by the N 74. I can't wait for exciting interesting looking EVs. I really hope they bring something like this to market. Your presentation is very upscale here and does a lot to help explain!
The front styling strongly reminds me of the Lancia 037, with the blistered front fender sides that smoothly transition to the flatness of the hood, and incorporating those rear-facing side vents. Which isn't a bad thing by any means. 👍
The green screen reflection is. a little jarring. But the overall production design is absolutely incredible. I love this dearly Frank. Thank you for inspiring us all
I agree. I understand Frank's point regarding the rear wing, but I think the inclusion of the wing is a throwback to a cyberpunk aesthetic which highlights the use of "implants" or "modifications". The spoiler deviating and standing out is part of that design language and having it blend and not stand out would diminish that nod to the car's heavy cyberpunk aesthetic.
to a design purist - it's garish - but to every amateur enthusiast who likes to draw cars - adding a big wing on the back is "the final touch" lol I like the big wing myself too - but I know what Frank is talking about
This design is wonderful. And what a magical screen! Well, I would change some parts, on the one hand I would put a black rear spoiler from the Citroen CX, and on the other hand I would change the rims for Corvette C4 rims. I wish cars like the N Vision 74 or the 2010 Audi Quattro Concept were made. Great video!
i love the presentation on this video. i thought you were taking footage from hyundai's presentation of the car but eventually i realized it's part of this video's production. thanks!
Totally agree on the spoiler, it almost looks like a genuine GT racing spoiler, and just looks “tacked on” instead of something that more naturally matches the rest of the design.
I love your new format--and your return. I was afraid we'd lost you. The one element you didn't discuss was the trapezoidal (air?) vent in the side of the car. I have my own perceptions, but wanted so much to know what you thought of it, and whether it goes with the design language of the other bits you do discuss. Thanks for all that you do, and the waysxthat you do it.
Brilliant presentation and analysis! Aside from that, just pay attention to how Hyundai is building its visual identity and breed, for the lack of the better definition. N74, Ioniq 5, Elantra are starting to share the visual elements and build this recognizable manufacturer's design, just like the pre-Bangle generations of BMW did.
I love this video, this is one of the only watchable green screen scenes in recent years from anyone on yt, very interesting layout and design. Would definitely like to see more of this type of video!
3 good lines + unique identity = great design. Just like an Audi TT. I'm driving a black 2nd gen 2011 TTS. Very, very unique design. Love it, just like this N 74.
Glad to see you again Frank! Impressive new video, but I miss the old ones, In your man cave, with the pen. Do not abandone this previous format completely, please. 😀
It's been to long Frank glad yr back also incredible video as always can't wait for what's in store for the future I really like this style of video with u in front of the screen
Loved the video! The new format and effects really pushed this far beyond what we all already expected from your awesome videos. I believe this car is an absolute stunner and its design language shows that what didnt work back then might just work right now. Also loved the sketch phase!!
Love the new lecture-ish style. You are up, you're moving around and the new display allows you to highlight features that we may have missed on paper if we weren't paying ultra close attention. You've taught me so much and helped me put design concepts that I understood intuitively into words. I know I'm dreaming, but this type of design language in a rebooted AW11 style sport coupe is what dreams are made of after all.
Glad to see you back Frank, also i want to take this oportunity to tell you that Rockstar watched your video about the new countach and pretty much aplied everything you said you would do to improve the design, take a look at it if you have the will and time. And Hyundai is pretty much one of the most exciting brands in terms of design in these recent times, a few years back people laugh and made jokes in movies about Hyundai and look how much they grow. Also i like this new style of filming, it's interactive and easier for most people to understand because it's even more visual, but i didn't mind the old one too, because it had a more personal and intimate feeling.
@@FrankStephensondesign Thank you, for dedicating some of your time to entertain us, to inspire us, to teach us and explaining the perspective of a designer when you see something that maybe makes you fall in love or sometimes maybe not so much, but either way we who watch your content are certainly more educated about the subject.
I actually got goosebumps seeing this car. It's probably the only EV where you get out to charge it and are actually excited solely because you can look at it from the outside. Makes the EV future that is upon us actually a lot more exciting, even for petrol heads like me.
Glad to see you back Frank, especially with this beauty! Your new virtual headquarter fits well to this subject, and the production quality is top notch. Thank you for making these videos!
You know what, I don't think you need all the extra production. I think you + desk + Bic pen is the formula. This is just one man's opinion. As a tech person, I found the input delay of the touchscreen TV to be a little distracting. All that being said, I love your insight and I'll probably keep watching regardless... Also, thanks for making my Cooper S look so damn sexy!
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I feel like I owe you some tuition! You really made me think much more carefully about a car I had considered the ultimate in fan-boy service (not that's there's anything wrong with that, I'm a fan boy)... Let's hope we start to see more Guigaro-inspired cars in the next few years! Can't wait for the next video!!!
I wish this was a car you could actually buy. And I wish I had the money to buy one. To me, this is by far the coolest new car design I've seen in ages. Absolutely love it
Welcome back, Frank. We have eagerly awaited your glorious return. And you arrived with a BANG. This is your greatest video yet. Because you took your format to level 💯 As for that wonderful Hyundai concept, l now understand why it reminded me of the DeLorean.
It’s so strange. Just yesterday I was wondering why it’s been so long since you put out a video. My first 2 theories were 1. You had Covid or 2. You got an offer from an automobile manufacturer that you couldn’t turn down. Glad you’re healthy! And great video! Love the new style.
Wow what production value. This was an epic video and I am blown away that it has yet to go viral. Thank you for all the hard work in producing this masterpiece.
This car design is impressive, I really like it, it has such a presence. The video is as impressive too. Great Job Frank! And Thank you for giving us this quality of material
There is now a century of car design to "draw" from. And after extreme pendulumlike swings from round to edgy from the late 80s to the early 2000s, it is really true what is stated in this video that from now on there is such a great chance to apply so many aspects to a cars appearance. The delicate creases of the 60s applied to aerodynamic shapes is something that I imagine. Even the designers of the coach built mega cars of the 30s would have a bright future nowadays 😊
What a great presentation. That was worth the effort. It reminds me of those wonderful TV productions from childhood where a science professor in a cool studio setting would give insights that were otherwise hard to obtain. Super!
This is a video I've visited a few times now and I'm just now realizing that it's partly because you don't call the car ugly or have some radical view of it just to get views. You actually recognize that it is an objectively good looking car that deserves the praise and attention it gets and that's exactly what I like about this channel.
When i saw this car i immediately hoped you would feature this car on your channel. I like this design because all cars are slowly developing into eggs on wheels.
For a spoiler replacement, I think we could take a page out of the Stratos’ design and utilize a duckbill, to give it that sort of lifted rear end look.
Lovely vid Frank, love the statement design is science. I have often discussions with people argueing why the find something ugly while infact the design is matching in a lot of ways.
This is some very high quality content. I'm blown away by the new video style. The colours, the editing, the presentation it's all absolutely top notch. You've kinda made me fall in love with this car with the analysis and complimentary synthwave style music. Just beautiful. I hope other manufactures start designing some retro-future cars. Something about the 70s / 80s look in combination with new tech is very special. Sadly though I feel like as the design is altered to meet all the regulations the car will lose it's magic.
I also love it & your analytical breakdown is insightful and brilliant as always. I tend to agree re the spoiler - it’s a fine line between purpose & vulgarity. It should still be bold but more subtle. The 911 974 ‘whale tale’ worked for me, even being quite large as it never looked over the top. If a spoiler isn’t needed for performance on this car I would lose altogether (or have auto-raise). If fixed, then something in the 964 direction but even more subtle. The car has such incredible presence already.
I couldn't care less about it being an EV. It's just so sexy. Perfect proportions. Perfect lines. Perfect concept. It's a PERFECT blend of Nostalgia and Futurism. But what it really highlights is how timeless old designs are, and just with a few modernizations they become masterpieces. Another example is the brand new Nissan Z. It's already a classic in my opinion. It's a shame It's a shame Hyundai hasn't mass produced a less extreme version of this already. There's a LOT of people who want to buy a car that looks that good.
Frank! Love what you've done with the place! ;) When I first saw this car a month or so ago the first thing that popped in my head was a 300ZX (Z31) with a Rocket Bunny kit on it. Not objectionable but... is it original? I had forgotten about the original Giugiaro Pony design. Maybe that is what they were going for in terms of a performance car look (RB kit). I really like it - it has all the touch tones of the 70s-80s cars we lusted after back in the day. The front an rear lamp treatments are modern enough to add something to the design. Really need to see the interior...
Welcome back Frank, and thank you for this spectacular analysis. The car certainly has a presence to say the least. There are a few matters which might be up for debate. I do agree on the spoiler since it’s very unnecessary indeed. Another issue for me personally is the rear diffuser. Its design looks too busy for my eyes to a point that it kills it for me. Take off the spoiler and make the diffuser cleaner, more pleasant to look at. The wheels are another issue; not too keen on them tbh. Personally for me, the entire design is a tad mish mash here and there, and does leave me confused a bit. It needs some cleaning up I think. However, I’m not a professional designer and I’m trying to get into the heads of the design team on this one, but it’s a long stretch I find. Many elements are fantastic and highly expressive, other ones might need some further deliberation perhaps. All the best, and thank you for another brilliant upload. Cherio and ciao.
Such a privilege to watch you work Frank. Grew up appreciating your designs and reading your name in the magazines, but these videos provide a layperson like me a whole new dimension to car design. Would love to see you review some Kei cars. The mid-engined ABC cars from the late 80s, early 90s, and the Honda S660 from the recent past.
I love the new format. As for the car, it's a Pony/Delorean/Delta Integrale/Ur quattro gone through a time machine and landed in 2022. I can't fault any of it. It's almost picking one of Megadeth/Metallica/Anthrax/Slayer and having a tribute band do a medley of their best song in 2022.
That's a good analogy, but I really don't like this car.... It feels like it's trying too hard to be retro while still marking all the check marks what's cool in automotive culture... Group 5 Box flares check, turbo fan wheels check, spoiler check, etc.....
Hi everyone. Thank you so much for watching. I'm really excited to show you the reason I've not uploaded for a little while. I finally feel like I've got a tactile and more expressive way to deliver these videos which allows me to engage with the content in a way that suits me much better. Let me know what you think of the new style for the videos and I'd to hear your conspiracies about where I am before I tell you more about it.
Of course, looking forward to hearing all of your thoughts on the Hyundai too. As always, I'll read every comment and reply to whatever provokes me!
Best as always,
Frank
Frank, I was waiting for this one..nice one....new background as well.....for the next one it will be interesting reviewing the new Dodge charger Daytona. I think designers are begining to realize the big oportunity electric cars are giving to us , now that we don't need that big space were used to be the combustion motor, we designers, can replaced that big empty space with anything else. Now Dodge designers are using this empty space for better aerodinamics. I think we are still at the begining of electric cars. Designers are begining to explore new tipologies of design, In this moment electric cars are too similar to combustion one. but it will change radically the same way very first cars were similar to carriages.
I like the new style very much - My first impression was that you did it just for this Hyundai model (having futuristic environment for a futuristic car review), so not sure how it will feel next time :)
I understand how this is more suitable for you also, not having to photoshop and that kind of time-consuming analysis, but instead just doing this "professor to student" type of presentation, which for me is even better than the old way!
Hyundai really nailed with this one - when I saw this model, Hyundai improved their brand image in my book, significantly (which was one of their goals of course, if not main one)
I like it better when you’re sitting at your desk. This seems like over produced advertisement.
Metaverse? Not sure. I liked the screen, long form explanations, intro...but i also like the desk/chair setting. Of course, critique of people sending you designs.
That outro gave me chills; loved the new style.
this is going to sound odd but this is the first car design i've seen in years that actually excited me.
There's nothing odd about that. That car is pure excitement.
Because it's not original.
Every cad maker designs that same homogeneous garbage now. Kia merc audi all have the same rear end as an example.
This... This is what a car should be!
Very exciting design,, like it
I also really like it!!
Retro, but it doesn't feel like it's for the sake of being retro, but rather because it's sexy. Love it.
You nailed it, it’s sexy indeed!
Sexy is retro in this de-sexualised world unfortunately.
This Design is Unique and nearly Timeless! The basic Design from 74 shows it! In General, italian Design is the best!😎
@@einautofan6685I am german and I really am thankfull for italians defining and refining the wedge car. Even though, the bmw m1 is a wedge, it builds on the ideas of italian car design. The only thing standing out from the rest copying the italian style is the aston martin bulldog. While only one exists, it is a great example of how wedge cars could have been used in the hyper luxury sector as well.
This is likely Frank’s best video to date. Staggering evolution in presentation.
Something I found missing from my studies and many teachers telling us not to do, is going back to "old" design styles. And what I mean by this, is that personally I believe good design and good design styles never age - and there will always be something for us to learn from and improve upon, no matter when the style of design was first conjured. So with this in mind, no I do not see this N74 as a retro styling exercise at all. I see it as a very dedicated design team daring to step back and consider how one could pick up on previous design evolutions and take them into a different branch.
The idea of always having to create "new" design styles (which many schools/teachers promote) will forever be shallow, and not necessarily guarantee good design. It will only guarantee "different" design which is only different for the sake of being different. No thought, no reasoning, no passion. And design without passion is to me, dead design.
I have a select few teachers/mentors who I hold great respect for - and all of them have quite different approaches to design than what is the norm in the industry. And I am thankful that the greatest designers I know on a personal level, are advocates for good design over trendy design.
People confuse change with progress and think if you are not changing accepted norms your are not being progressive. However, moving away from style, beauty, grace or sophistication is not progress it's regress. Sure, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds but one look at what we produce and consume in modern society doesn't speak progress to me.
Agreed. Mercedes is knocking this idea of going back in time for inspiration out of the park in my opinion, and BMW would do well to pay homage to it's past a little more. They mastered the front end headlights this concept has in the eighties and nineties then moved away from it. Their loss is Hyundai's gain.
@@theslimeylimey totally agree I want old bodies with new tech honestly. I'm just old school though
Well said!👍
IMO the key to a good design is allways relate to nature and older great car designs!
They only should vary and improve older design!
That's why I love Restomods soo much!😍 They also improve older cars... Okay, mostly it's on a extreme level, on Muscle Cars for Celebrities for example, but when you look at Singer or Eagle, that's the definition of an improved and perfected car!
Talking a bit about BMW, they completely lost it!😱 One ugly car after another... Proportions may right, but the Looks are just awful... Look at the 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept Car, that should be the way to go for BMW! The return of the famous "Sharknose" at the frontside!But no...🤷🏼♂️
@@einautofan6685 your right man
I am so glad to see you back Frank, and by the way the new style of filming is just so good.Hope to see more video from you in the future.
Firstly, the Video itself. Bloody Hell Frank you have knocked this one for 6! The virtual environment is such a unique thing it has completely transformed the format. I love how you can walk around the model seemingly in real scale, it really puts it into perspective. The live analysis using the TV screen is really informative, though I must point out there were a few cases of the screen (in the video) being hard to see fine detail on, but that could be my monitor not being able to handle 4K. Another point is where the virtual background is so detailed and impressive, it can sometimes take attention away from your presenting. Other than that though this format is phenomenal, and I cannot wait to see what is covered next
It's not only you, I also think the car images on his monitor are small in relation to everything else.
Screen could be bigger, there i agree. For me though, i am not distracted by his nice decorations anymore. All those stylish objects needed my attention, and now there is only the presentation where my focus lays
@@derthilo787 That is fair enough, I guess with more experience a balance can be worked out. I just love how he has really pushed the boat out
I think this format is incredible and completely game changing as a viewer, I really appreciate Frank’s investment in time and money to pull this off, it’s only the debut of the format I’m sure the polite subtle notes will be addressed moving forwards
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I honestly love it. It looks really stunning and it goes to show that retro aesthetics can be modernized without having to design a post apocalyptic silver car.
I absolutely love this car, I don’t know how else to say it. It reminds me of those older Japanese Super Silhouette cars or those extreme body kit retro rally cars. Unlike a lot of cars today, I love every angle/shot of this car. Some cars seem to focus more on the front or rear/the overall design language doesn’t match throughout the car. However, with this, this car sure is gorgeous. I can’t tell if I like the front or back view more, but they both remind me a bit of the Toyota Celica from around 1977. Not to say they were the first to do that design, but it’s what immediately came to mind. Either way, I love it!
Edit: I remember awhile ago Hyundai did reimagined their Hyundai Grandeur to make it look like some sort of villain EV (it also has the pixelated lights). I was hoping they would eventually start making something like that. Well, they completely outdid theirselves with this design. Hyundai has been killing it lately with this and Ioniq 5 with the more retro-futuristic styling.
That's because older Japanese cars were accepted Giorgetto Giugiaro's design language. Back in 70's and 80's automobile industries manufactured automobiles with press. This is why cars from back in the era were rectangular. And Giorgetto Giugiaro did so well with aesthatically designing to car with press manufactured. His designlanguage took over automobile industries. Japanese cars were also overtaken.
before the era, cars were round like Porsche and VW beatle.
This vehicle is a homage to the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe.
@@yumyumlol-o7r that's true but also pininfarina and Marcelo Gandini along with Guigaro, pioneered automotive industrial design........
dont get too excited, it wont be built
@@1greenMitsi It’s not like it matters whether if they did or didn’t, not like I would’ve been able to afford it. And that doesn’t relate in anyway to what I said, it’s still a gorgeous design, as well as all the other cars I mentioned Hyundai recently made (whether it’s the one-offs or mass production vehicles). Frank on this channel has talked about both concept cars that will most likely never been made, production cars, classic cars that will never be made again/anything close to it and even drawings of cars from subscribers that will never ever be made. I’m just admiring a masterpiece of automotive design; regardless of if 0 or 500+ cars are made.
I love how Hyundai is coming up with these retro-cyberpunk designs and think they would really find a market if put into production.
I also agree that a better spoiler could be chosen for the design. I would think a spoiler more like the one on the Ferrari F40 in the same color as the body would work better, but instead of having the supports be angled straight up, it could be slanted back so that, in a side view profile, the supports are parallel with the line made by the side view of the rear bumper, rather than directly perpendicular with the rear fenders. Thus, the lines of the trunk roof and the back bumper do not converge, but rather alter the flow of the shape to rise a bit up from where it is at the front of the car.
i was thinking of the F40 wing as well, can't imagine anything else
Hyundai designers seem to have a good idea of what people like. Older people like the old stuff, and young people like the cyberpunk stuff, which are a mix of high-tech and oldschool 70s-80s. It think it's an approach that satisfies both parties. The nostalgia and the futuristic.
To be honest this car is one of the only designs that give me hope in modern automotive design. I have been dreaming about and sketching cars like this for a while and seeing it blew my mind. This is the car I have been thinking of. This is the car that makes me want to draw.
Great production value! The CG background with the greenscreen gives off some charming 90s space opera movie vibes.
I remember watching SCI-FI movies and games, seeing their car concepts and set designs and thinking "Why can't we have these designs in real life?" then comes Hyundai to bring those design languages to reality. I hope to see such design languages continue into the future. Life is gonna be tough, we might as well have something good to look at while we try to get through it.
This is by far my favourite release from the last few years, because its functional retro-futurism.
I hope there is much more to come for the automotive industry!
One of my favorite designs of all time, especially as a Giugiaro fan. I wish this was what DeLorean was releasing. Although a bit poetic that it's based on his pony design.
It’s silly how Hyundai made a better Delorean successor than the company that bought the brand and is releasing official DMC cars.
@@MaximizedAction😂😂😂 U must be young, if the same materials & tech was available don’t u think this would’ve made it back then. It’s easy to take someone else’s idea & put a better spin on it when you have a multi million dollar company behind you
I was blown away by the N 74. I can't wait for exciting interesting looking EVs. I really hope they bring something like this to market. Your presentation is very upscale here and does a lot to help explain!
I'm really digging the designs coming out of Hyundai and instantly loved this car's design.
I for one love the ruler. We need more designers with rulers. This thing looks absolutely sick.
It's pretty impressive that they mixed curved lines with straight lines and made it work somehow
The front styling strongly reminds me of the Lancia 037, with the blistered front fender sides that smoothly transition to the flatness of the hood, and incorporating those rear-facing side vents. Which isn't a bad thing by any means. 👍
great update! and fresh new format!
thanks for the come back
The production value on this video is off the hook!
13:11 I don't know if anyone has mentioned this before, but the side profile reminds me a lot of a 70's Alfetta GTV
Seeing this car for the first time actually made me emotional. It’s just.. perfect 😍
Awesome review! I liked more old style of presenting the video when you sit a the desk ;)
That's a super-hero-landing of a comeback. Loved this new video format as much as I loved the car itself which is nothing but a good thing.
The green screen reflection is. a little jarring. But the overall production design is absolutely incredible. I love this dearly Frank. Thank you for inspiring us all
You really have taken things to the next level!
Welcome back Frank! 🤘🏻
I have been waiting for your thoughts on this car. Great video as always. Cheers.
Removing the spoiler helps so much, and thanks for pointing out simple line scatches
This design is a masterpiece, rear wing included 👌
I agree. I understand Frank's point regarding the rear wing, but I think the inclusion of the wing is a throwback to a cyberpunk aesthetic which highlights the use of "implants" or "modifications". The spoiler deviating and standing out is part of that design language and having it blend and not stand out would diminish that nod to the car's heavy cyberpunk aesthetic.
to a design purist - it's garish - but to every amateur enthusiast who likes to draw cars - adding a big wing on the back is "the final touch" lol I like the big wing myself too - but I know what Frank is talking about
Wow what an impressive production value! Thank you Frank for such detailed and great analysis!
I can see why you haven’t uploaded in three months. Love the new set!
Bienvenido de vuelta Frank!
This design is wonderful. And what a magical screen! Well, I would change some parts, on the one hand I would put a black rear spoiler from the Citroen CX, and on the other hand I would change the rims for Corvette C4 rims. I wish cars like the N Vision 74 or the 2010 Audi Quattro Concept were made. Great video!
i love the presentation on this video. i thought you were taking footage from hyundai's presentation of the car but eventually i realized it's part of this video's production. thanks!
Frank is back like a breath of fresh air.
Looking good Frank! The whole look works!
Totally agree on the spoiler, it almost looks like a genuine GT racing spoiler, and just looks “tacked on” instead of something that more naturally matches the rest of the design.
So that is the connection of back to the future with Hyundai... Great stuff sir...
I’m getting almost 328/288 GTO vibes from that front bumper area, looks very nice.
Those little slits below the headlights are blinkers! There are also some on the back of the car around the diffuser area
Good eye! Love your videos
I love your new format--and your return. I was afraid we'd lost you.
The one element you didn't discuss was the trapezoidal (air?) vent in the side of the car. I have my own perceptions, but wanted so much to know what you thought of it, and whether it goes with the design language of the other bits you do discuss. Thanks for all that you do, and the waysxthat you do it.
Frank you are a blessing for all of us, thank you for share your videos
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Brilliant presentation and analysis!
Aside from that, just pay attention to how Hyundai is building its visual identity and breed, for the lack of the better definition. N74, Ioniq 5, Elantra are starting to share the visual elements and build this recognizable manufacturer's design, just like the pre-Bangle generations of BMW did.
I very much enjoyed the video. The use of the touch screen really brought your analysis home.
Here we go! So glad to see the channel is back, and hope things are going well with you!
I love this video, this is one of the only watchable green screen scenes in recent years from anyone on yt, very interesting layout and design. Would definitely like to see more of this type of video!
Thanks JFL! 👍
3 good lines + unique identity = great design. Just like an Audi TT. I'm driving a black 2nd gen 2011 TTS. Very, very unique design. Love it, just like this N 74.
Glad to see you again Frank! Impressive new video, but I miss the old ones, In your man cave, with the pen. Do not abandone this previous format completely, please. 😀
From the moment I first laid eyes on this car I was in Love. It's so nice to know the Man himself gives it his stamp of approval!!
It's been to long Frank glad yr back also incredible video as always can't wait for what's in store for the future
I really like this style of video with u in front of the screen
Loved the video! The new format and effects really pushed this far beyond what we all already expected from your awesome videos. I believe this car is an absolute stunner and its design language shows that what didnt work back then might just work right now.
Also loved the sketch phase!!
Love the new lecture-ish style. You are up, you're moving around and the new display allows you to highlight features that we may have missed on paper if we weren't paying ultra close attention.
You've taught me so much and helped me put design concepts that I understood intuitively into words.
I know I'm dreaming, but this type of design language in a rebooted AW11 style sport coupe is what dreams are made of after all.
Glad to see you back Frank, also i want to take this oportunity to tell you that Rockstar watched your video about the new countach and pretty much aplied everything you said you would do to improve the design, take a look at it if you have the will and time.
And Hyundai is pretty much one of the most exciting brands in terms of design in these recent times, a few years back people laugh and made jokes in movies about Hyundai and look how much they grow.
Also i like this new style of filming, it's interactive and easier for most people to understand because it's even more visual, but i didn't mind the old one too, because it had a more personal and intimate feeling.
Many thanks! 💥👍
@@FrankStephensondesign Thank you, for dedicating some of your time to entertain us, to inspire us, to teach us and explaining the perspective of a designer when you see something that maybe makes you fall in love or sometimes maybe not so much, but either way we who watch your content are certainly more educated about the subject.
I actually got goosebumps seeing this car. It's probably the only EV where you get out to charge it and are actually excited solely because you can look at it from the outside. Makes the EV future that is upon us actually a lot more exciting, even for petrol heads like me.
Glad to see you back Frank, especially with this beauty! Your new virtual headquarter fits well to this subject, and the production quality is top notch. Thank you for making these videos!
You know what, I don't think you need all the extra production. I think you + desk + Bic pen is the formula. This is just one man's opinion. As a tech person, I found the input delay of the touchscreen TV to be a little distracting.
All that being said, I love your insight and I'll probably keep watching regardless...
Also, thanks for making my Cooper S look so damn sexy!
Wow, your production level is outstanding, it looks great.
the 74 pony concept drawing looks very much like lancia beta.
I can definitely live with lower update frequency if content is this good. Well done & and a really cool car!
100% agree on the spoiler, looks cleaner and better without it.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I feel like I owe you some tuition! You really made me think much more carefully about a car I had considered the ultimate in fan-boy service (not that's there's anything wrong with that, I'm a fan boy)... Let's hope we start to see more Guigaro-inspired cars in the next few years! Can't wait for the next video!!!
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The greenhouse, blistered fenders and H/L from the front view reminds me of a Ferrari 288 GTO.
I wish this was a car you could actually buy. And I wish I had the money to buy one.
To me, this is by far the coolest new car design I've seen in ages. Absolutely love it
Welcome back, Frank. We have eagerly awaited your glorious return. And you arrived with a BANG. This is your greatest video yet. Because you took your format to level 💯
As for that wonderful Hyundai concept, l now understand why it reminded me of the DeLorean.
A day when Frank uploads is a good day
It’s so strange. Just yesterday I was wondering why it’s been so long since you put out a video. My first 2 theories were 1. You had Covid or 2. You got an offer from an automobile manufacturer that you couldn’t turn down. Glad you’re healthy! And great video! Love the new style.
Wow what production value. This was an epic video and I am blown away that it has yet to go viral. Thank you for all the hard work in producing this masterpiece.
Thanks Truth, maybe the next episode will take off! It’s a good one! 👍
Great to have you back! Love the video, the super high quality, and it is of course very interesting as always :^)
This car design is impressive, I really like it, it has such a presence.
The video is as impressive too. Great Job Frank! And Thank you for giving us this quality of material
Excellent analysis - as always. Thank you Frank!
There is now a century of car design to "draw" from. And after extreme pendulumlike swings from round to edgy from the late 80s to the early 2000s, it is really true what is stated in this video that from now on there is such a great chance to apply so many aspects to a cars appearance. The delicate creases of the 60s applied to aerodynamic shapes is something that I imagine. Even the designers of the coach built mega cars of the 30s would have a bright future nowadays 😊
Love the new format Frank.
I think you are broadcasting from your new secret base on the moon 😁
😂👍 At the VEC.
What a great presentation. That was worth the effort. It reminds me of those wonderful TV productions from childhood where a science professor in a cool studio setting would give insights that were otherwise hard to obtain. Super!
This is a video I've visited a few times now and I'm just now realizing that it's partly because you don't call the car ugly or have some radical view of it just to get views. You actually recognize that it is an objectively good looking car that deserves the praise and attention it gets and that's exactly what I like about this channel.
Thanks Brad! 👍 Honesty always kicks butt.
Excellent! I loved the long form video. The details of the design process are fascinating. And yes absolutely the N Vision is a very desirable car!
I’m glad you recovered your RUclips password frank
When i saw this car i immediately hoped you would feature this car on your channel. I like this design because all cars are slowly developing into eggs on wheels.
I'm loving this format. It reminded me of college when I was studying industrial design.
For a spoiler replacement, I think we could take a page out of the Stratos’ design and utilize a duckbill, to give it that sort of lifted rear end look.
Lovely vid Frank, love the statement design is science. I have often discussions with people argueing why the find something ugly while infact the design is matching in a lot of ways.
This is some very high quality content. I'm blown away by the new video style. The colours, the editing, the presentation it's all absolutely top notch.
You've kinda made me fall in love with this car with the analysis and complimentary synthwave style music. Just beautiful. I hope other manufactures start designing some retro-future cars. Something about the 70s / 80s look in combination with new tech is very special. Sadly though I feel like as the design is altered to meet all the regulations the car will lose it's magic.
You are being so generous, i can imagine people with you status will charge so much money just to give a simple talk
This Car looks amazing i dig the 80's vibes of style design, and i don't care what other people thing. This Car looks freaking Awesome !!!
I think anyone that doesn't like the design of this car has a carrot up their arse.
I'm so glad to still see this design style in today's world. And what an appropriate proportion are designed in this car! This is Fantastic!
Your production methods and qualities never fail to amaze us!!
Thanks Taimur! 👍
Wow! I have not been checking this channel for a while! This is a fukkin TV show now! I like it! But I also liked the old format
I also love it & your analytical breakdown is insightful and brilliant as always. I tend to agree re the spoiler - it’s a fine line between purpose & vulgarity. It should still be bold but more subtle. The 911 974 ‘whale tale’ worked for me, even being quite large as it never looked over the top. If a spoiler isn’t needed for performance on this car I would lose altogether (or have auto-raise). If fixed, then something in the 964 direction but even more subtle. The car has such incredible presence already.
I couldn't care less about it being an EV. It's just so sexy. Perfect proportions. Perfect lines. Perfect concept. It's a PERFECT blend of Nostalgia and Futurism. But what it really highlights is how timeless old designs are, and just with a few modernizations they become masterpieces. Another example is the brand new Nissan Z. It's already a classic in my opinion. It's a shame It's a shame Hyundai hasn't mass produced a less extreme version of this already. There's a LOT of people who want to buy a car that looks that good.
Frank!
Love what you've done with the place! ;)
When I first saw this car a month or so ago the first thing that popped in my head was a 300ZX (Z31) with a Rocket Bunny kit on it. Not objectionable but... is it original? I had forgotten about the original Giugiaro Pony design. Maybe that is what they were going for in terms of a performance car look (RB kit).
I really like it - it has all the touch tones of the 70s-80s cars we lusted after back in the day. The front an rear lamp treatments are modern enough to add something to the design.
Really need to see the interior...
WOW! The invironment and the way this video was shot. Pure eyecandy.
Thanks, appreciated! 💥👍
Amazing Frank! Thank you for your work!🙏🏼
Good to see you back. Love the new look as well.
Welcome back Frank, and thank you for this spectacular analysis. The car certainly has a presence to say the least. There are a few matters which might be up for debate. I do agree on the spoiler since it’s very unnecessary indeed. Another issue for me personally is the rear diffuser. Its design looks too busy for my eyes to a point that it kills it for me. Take off the spoiler and make the diffuser cleaner, more pleasant to look at. The wheels are another issue; not too keen on them tbh. Personally for me, the entire design is a tad mish mash here and there, and does leave me confused a bit. It needs some cleaning up I think. However, I’m not a professional designer and I’m trying to get into the heads of the design team on this one, but it’s a long stretch I find. Many elements are fantastic and highly expressive, other ones might need some further deliberation perhaps. All the best, and thank you for another brilliant upload. Cherio and ciao.
Frank is back. I'm happy.
Love the video concept and production! Will you change 'sets' for every review or is this permanent? Really cool idea!
The VEC is a huge place Brenton.
Such a privilege to watch you work Frank. Grew up appreciating your designs and reading your name in the magazines, but these videos provide a layperson like me a whole new dimension to car design.
Would love to see you review some Kei cars. The mid-engined ABC cars from the late 80s, early 90s, and the Honda S660 from the recent past.
Thanks for your feedback Ali! 💥👍
I love the new format. As for the car, it's a Pony/Delorean/Delta Integrale/Ur quattro gone through a time machine and landed in 2022. I can't fault any of it. It's almost picking one of Megadeth/Metallica/Anthrax/Slayer and having a tribute band do a medley of their best song in 2022.
That's a good analogy, but I really don't like this car.... It feels like it's trying too hard to be retro while still marking all the check marks what's cool in automotive culture... Group 5 Box flares check, turbo fan wheels check, spoiler check, etc.....
Great to see another upload from you!
Today's video was truly worth the wait