Hyundai unveiled a rugged SUV it’s calling the Crater Concept along with two performance cars during the first day of the LA Auto Show , Thursday, Nov. 20.
The Crater Concept, said to take inspiration for its green-gold matte exterior color from California’s coastal terrain, rolled onto the stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center in front of a sizable crowd of journalists and others.
The SUV promises a functional roll cage inside the cabin, a large skid plate for protection underneath and big wheels and tires, 18 and 33 inches, respectively. When or if this vehicle gets produced wasn’t clear, but Hyundai’s showing that it intends to push the envelope on off-road design.
More Hyundai debuts: Electric Ioniq 6, Elantra
The company also showed off a very sleek but limited-edition electric Ioniq 6 N to be available next year.
The company is calling it an everyday sports car, and it promises to deliver 601 horsepower (641 horsepower with a power boost) and 568 pound-feet-of torque.
Hyundai also debuted a new Elantra N TCR Edition, which will be available in a limited run in the first quarter of 2026.
The company said the Elantra would offer a “six-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch transmission to meet a wide range of enthusiast driving preferences.”
Pricing information wasn’t available on either.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Hyundai Crater SUV, limited edition Ioniq 6 debut at LA Auto Show
