25 September 2001: The Hyundai Clix 2+2 sports coupe unveiled at Frankfurt is the brainchild of Hyundai Motor Company’s European Design Centre in Frankfurt. The aim was to offer the driver and passengers the dynamic handling and excellent road holding of a sports coupe with the versatility of a pick-up or SUV – to create what they term an FAV, or 'fun activity vehicle'.

With the design of this prototype, Hyundai is targeting a younger market of style-conscious individuals, who need a car to fit all their needs and a busy lifestyle.

The Clix's all-glass roof is made up of four separate panels, and features an opening mechanism powered by six motors which allows a rapid transformation from coupe to targa, then onto cabriolet and finally to a pick-up, with the roof panels being stored under the rear seats.

The Clix is less than four metres long (3959 mm), 1300 mm high and 1738 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2450 mm.

The Clix as a concept is powered by a direct-injected, four-cylinder 2.2-litre petrol engine, delivering an estimated maximum output of 302bhp. The car will be equipped with permanent four-wheel drive, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a sequential six-speed transmission. However, there are no plans for the Clix to join Hyundai’s range of production cars. TW