Concept car cues wave of future.

Byline: David Irvin

Jan. 11--DETROIT -- Designers of the Hyundai HCD9 Talus, which was unveiled this week at the North American International Auto Show, say the car was inspired by aircraft designs and shows where Hyundai is going.

The vehicle, which is considered a cross between a sports coupe and sports utility vehicle, was designed at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif.

"The mission for Talus was to create a vehicle that would excite the inner passion of customers who haven't been able to justify parking a sports car in their garage,"