A place to share and discuss Cassette Futurism: media where the technology closely matches the computers and technology of the 70s and 80s.
Whether it's bright colors and geometric shapes, the tendency towards stark plainness, or the the lack of powerful computers and cell phones, Cassette Futurism includes: Cassettes, ROM chips, CRT displays, computers reminiscent of microcomputers like the Commodore 64, freestanding hi-fi systems, small LCD displays, and other analog technologies.
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https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/brand-journal/heritage/heritage-series-grandeur
We’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of our 1986 Hyundai Grandeur flagship sedan with an electrifying retro concept. With an electric powertrain and all-new light and sound features, the Heritage Series Grandeur will seduce you with its ‘80s nostalgia, cutting-edge technology, and luxurious interior.
Boy, that's hideous (I know many of you like this).
The "cassette futurism" part is fine, it's the car itself is part of the bad design from the era, and I really like the boxy car esthetic. This one's just not good, because it's from the transition era - it's not of the all-metal period (or mostly-metal at least), instead it's that terrible plastic bleeding to the bumpers. The front looks like a (terrible) 1980's Chrysler K Car. Shudder.
A slightly older car (perhaps 1-2 years) would've been better in general, but especially with the cassette futurism vibe, since the interior would be a juxtaposition to the exterior design. Or even the reverse, which CF does a lot - great exterior design around conventional internals (the Walkman, especially Sport versions, are peak example of this juxtaposition).
That interior though, wow, that's some snazzy design work. The dash just works, it fits with the era so well. Impressive.
This is hitting people with early 90s nostalgia, if that's before you cared about cars this isn't going to strike you like it does for someone who got their licence to drive in the 90s
I really like it as someone who is currently trying to get their driver's licence at 19. I may be a bit biased though as eighties cars are my favourite look and my dream car to own is the Ford Escort RS Turbo.