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"Looking like an angry egg, the Hyundai ix-Metro concept integrates hybrid power into a small urban crossover that&amp;#039;s based on its current i10 small car platform. Designed to compete in the highly competitive sub-B car segment, the ix-Metro goes up against vehicles like the Ford Ka, Toyota iQ and Fiat 500.   The ix-Metro concept, however, differs from the competition with an aggressive (as opposed to cute) grille treatment, rear-hinged back doors and a B-pillarless side opening to ease entry and exit to the rear seats. This hatchback has a crossover&amp;#039;s tall ride height and greater ground clearance, plus large rocker extensions that give it a more rugged look than your typical urban commuter. This is the fifth vehicle in a series of concept cars promoting the company&amp;#039;s Blue Drive eco-friendly technology, and it was designed in-house at Hyundai&amp;#039;s Global Design Team in Namyang, Korea.   The hybrid system includes a turbocharged 1.0-liter inline-3 engine that features direct injection and continuous variable valve timing. The powerplant is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the front wheels. In back, a battery pack powers an electric motor, giving the ix-Metro all-wheel-drive capability. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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