Uber driver has tried to modify his Hyundai Xcent to look like a Tesla
- Somebody tried turning his Hyundai into a Tesla
- The car used for the ‘experiment’ is a Hyundai Xcent
- Everything is customized, including the interior
Published on Jul 12, 2024 at 7:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 15, 2024 at 1:17 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This Uber driver tried to modify his Hyundai Xcent to make it look like a Tesla.
And the end result is not exactly – how can we put it nicely – worthy of a car museum.
More importantly, we’re not sure that’s what the Uber driver had in mind when he set out to modify his car.
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The idea, presumably, was to make the car look like a Model 3, since the Xcent is technically a small sedan.
Mind you, the Xcent is technically based on a i10, so in a way it could vaguely look like a Model Y, too.
Either way, the first thing that stands out is the widebody kit, with custom lights, blacked out taillights and massive wheel arches.
The wing mirrors are also aftermarket, and the gold tone wheels complete the package.
The interior of the customized Hyundai Xcent
Videos and images of the car were shared to Instagram by Bhuvan Chowdhary, and thanks to his clip, we also have a chance to take a look at the interior.
The cabin features black panels with – fake – carbon accents and yellow upholstery.
There are also several custom gauges for temperature, RPM and battery.
It isn’t what we’d call subtle.
Especially when you look at the weird thing, which definitely looks like a water bottle, that’s set on top of the gearbox.
The latest addition to a long list of Tesla wannabe vehicles
People regularly customize their cars to look like Teslas.
Sometimes they’re based on something else, with mixed results.
But the best ones are usually built almost from scratch, that’s the case with most DIY Cybertrucks, and that’s definitely the case with the wooden Cybertruck that even Elon Musk likes.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
