Hyundai will show a concept hybrid car in Paris based on its Santa Fe 4x4.
The Santa Fe Hybrid concept utilises a mix of a 2.4-litre petrol engine and an electric motor to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Economy of 44mpg is claimed, that bettering the 26.6mpg of Hyundai's 2.7-litre petrol Santa Fe that's currently available.
Emissions for the hybrid are just 148g/km, a significant improvement over the 252g/km of the 2.7-litre V6 model.
The figures aren't so impressive when measured against Hyundai's turbodiesel Santa Fe, underlining that any potential production model would be destined for the US market only.
Driving through a six-speed automatic transmission the petrol engine is boosted by a 30kW motor powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Externally the Santa Fe Hybrid concept looks identical to its conventionally powered relatives, but Hyundai claims under the skin it is entirely different.
Although Hyundai hasn't announced any production dates it's likely that it will offer hybrid models in the next year.
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