Hyundai Prophecy (2020)
Concept car · 2020 · Electric
A sensuous, aerodynamic vision of Hyundai's EV future
The Prophecy expanded Hyundai's 'Sensuous Sportiness' design language with a curvaceous, aerodynamic body inspired by 1920s-30s streamliners and the pebble-smooth forms of early motoring. Built on Hyundai's first dedicated EV platform (E-GMP), it swapped the steering wheel for a pair of joysticks, integrated pixel-style lighting front and rear, and used a fixed rear wing and underbody airflow to keep the car planted. It heavily previewed the design direction later seen in the Ioniq family.
Key facts
- Platform: E-GMP dedicated EV architecture
- Controls: Dual joysticks replacing steering wheel
- Design theme: Sensuous Sportiness (Optimistic Futurism)
- Aerodynamics: Fixed rear wing plus underbody air channel to battery pack
Production
- Status: Reached production
- Prophecy concept previewed the production Ioniq 6 sedan launched in 2022.
- Revealed at 2020 Geneva International Motor Show (digital reveal after show cancellation)
Photos
Source: Hyundai Worldwide - Concept Cars: Prophecy