Back in 1974, Hyundai unveiled the Pony hatchback. It was company’s first car made for the global market. At the same event in 1974, Giorgetto Giugaro decided to draw another concept car to gather some attention. Its name was Pony Coupe Concept, and this particular prototype was the source of inspiration for the current Hyundai Ioniq line-up.
In order to celebrate its history, Hyundai has decided to come up with a special proposition. The manufacturer’s representantives went to Giugiaro and asked him to rebuild the 1974 Pony Coupe Concept.
Don’t get to excited, as the future car won’t be for sale. It will be just a reminder of how Hyundai history started.
“I designed the Hyundai Pony when I was still a young designer at the start of my career. I felt very proud that I was in charge of creating a vehicle for a company and country that was about to take on a fiercely competitive global market. Now, I’m deeply honored that Hyundai has asked me to rebuild it for posterity and as a celebration of the brand’s heritage,” said Giugiaro.
