The Hyundai i40 sedan boasts a purely European identification having been designed and engineered at the European R&D headquarters of Hyundai in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The automobile is the newest mannequin to be unveiled under the corporate's new model slogan - 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.'
The 4.74-metre lengthy Hyundai i40 sedan will go on sale within the fourth quarter of 2011, supported by Hyundai's industry-best, fully clear Five Yr Triple Care buyer assurance. This package has been attracting European customers to the model by means of its combination of a five-year unlimited warranty, 5 years of roadside assistance and five years of auto well being checks.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, commented, "The reveal of the sedan represents the next step of the i40's introduction to the European market, following the very optimistic reception for the i40 wagon. The Hyundai i40 sedan shares the identical qualities found in the wagon, including outstanding levels of fuel-effectivity, comfort, and high quality, and broadens the appeal of the i40 to buyers within the D-segment.
"We've formidable however achievable targets for the i40 vary, expecting to promote 60,000 units in a full yr and constructing on the momentum Hyundai has gained in Europe in recent years. The launch of i40 will assist us reach three% market share by the end of 2011," Allan Rushforth concluded.The Hyundai i40 sedan represents the following evolution of Hyundai's distinctive design language, 'fluidic sculpture'.
The 'fluidic sculpture' design DNA is recognizable by flowing lines inspired by nature which combine to create a dynamic exterior, and was introduced on the Hyundai ix-onic concept automotive at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Since this debut, 'fluidic sculpture' has been the design inspiration behind all new Hyundai fashions, such because the award-successful ix35, ix20 and Veloster.
The design concept key phrases for the Hyundai i40 sedan are 'modern move' and 'premium wing,' all evolving from the fluidic sculpture philosophy. Hyundai designers needed to emphasize on creating fluidic quantity with a contemporary contact as well as a classy wing-like detail.
"We've used very robust, fluid lines from entrance to rear to give i40 a particular appearance," commented Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre. "We wished to move away from the standard three-box sedan and create a automotive that was in step with the sporty nature of the i40 wagon. By sculpting a low, elongated roof line, we've given the Hyundai i40 sedan a placing coupe-like silhouette," Thomas Bürkle added.
The Hyundai i40 sedan not only benefits from engaging styling, but additionally retains high ranges of inside comfort, with a wheelbase measuring 2.seventy seven meters and delivering greatest-in-class dimensions for front head (1,025mm), shoulder (1,455mm), and leg (1,170mm) room. This spectacular roominess promises to offer all occupants spending lengthy intervals of the time in i40 probably the most snug D-segment experience available.
"Whereas the exterior of Hyundai i40 sedan stands out for its fluidic form and distinctive appearance, the inside has been formed to deliver practicality and luxury to the driver and passengers in a excessive-quality package," Thomas Bürkle concluded.
Powertrains
The all-new i40 shall be accessible with a choice of four Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel. These units cover a power spread of one hundred fifteen ps to 177 ps, with torque delivery prolonged across a large engine-velocity range, making the i40 an fulfilling automobile to drive round town or on the motorway. Guide and automatic transmissions will even be offered.
In a segment where diesel fashions symbolize over 75% of whole sales in Europe, Hyundai is anticipating that the 1.7-litre diesel unit growing 136 ps will be the most popular engine among each private and fleet buyers. Overall, Hyundai is anticipating a sixty five/35% spread between diesel and gasoline-powered i40 sales.
Hyundai's all new four-cylinder 2-litre GDI engine, called 'Nu', makes its debut within the i40. It delivers increased torque for enhanced driving pleasure, improved gas economy and diminished emissions and glorious NVH traits - just like the multi-level fuel injected engine.
Outfitted with GDI (gasoline direct injection) this 1,999 cc unit generates 177 ps and 213 Nm of torque, guaranteeing that the i40 brings an excellent stability between performance and gasoline economy. An Hyundai i40 sedan with this engine and a six-pace handbook gearbox will speed up to one hundred kph in just 9.7 seconds, file gasoline economic system figures of 6.eight l/one hundred km (combined cycle) and achieve a CO2 rating of simply 159 g/km.
Eco credentials
In terms of environmental performance, the all-new i40 will feature the newest technologies developed under Hyundai's Blue Drive™ eco-program, including Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres and an alternator management system (AMS).
When mixed with the 1.7-litre diesel engine creating one hundred fifteen ps, the inclusion of Blue Drive expertise results in the i40 achieving CO2 emissions and gas economy figures of 113 g/km and 4.three l/100km, respectively, making the i40 essentially the most environmentally-pleasant mannequin in its segment.
Hyundai has constantly highlighted its dedication to paved the way alongside the road to lengthy-time period environmental sustainability for the auto industry, and i40 furthers the corporate's commitment to delivering models with class-main eco-performance.
Reduced NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness)
A new acoustic package deal was developed for Hyundai's diesel powered i40. NVH performance, especially the exterior drive-by noise, is dramatically improved by using experimental strategies resembling Reciprocal Holography (to visualize noise discount ranges at sure frequency) and ADNA (Superior Diagnostic Community Algorithm) to rank noise sources in the order of their recognized transfer paths.
The NVH package aims to provide a quieter and more comfy driving surroundings for diesel vehicles. The brand new acoustic bundle in i40 makes use of materials comparable to air permeable carpet, sound absorbing layers for engine-room encapsulation, and textile wheel-arch liners to soak up noise sources from engine, street, and muffler, providing a 20% improvement in interior noise ranges and a discount in outdoors engine noise when idling (in comparison with an i40 with out these options).
Excessive-tech options
By offering an extensive standard specification with quite a few high-tech features, the high level of kit within the i40 promises to be one in every of its key sights to potential buyers.
Excessive-tech features include sensible-parking assist and lane-retaining help techniques, as well as connectivity objects like Bluetooth® with voice recognition and full map navigation with rear view camera. In terms of consolation and convenience, the i40 shall be accessible with an electrical parking brake, front air ventilation seats, heated and reclining rear seats, in addition to new options for the segment like auto-defog system, and a heated steering wheel.
Superior lighting improvements, comparable to customary day-time operating lights with Xenon headlamps (elective) or a TFT(Thin Film Transistor) LCD supervision instrument cluster, will further strengthen the i40's place as the lead mannequin in Hyundai's line-up and the European D-segment.
Security
The Hyundai i40 makes use of the most recent lively and passive safety applied sciences to ensure maximum protection for its occupants. Active safety options, fitted as standard in several countries, include ESP (Digital Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), Hill Start Help Control (to prevent roll-again when beginning on an incline), VSM (Car Stability Administration), Brake Help System and Emergency Cease Signal.
By way of passive safety, every i40 on the highway in Europe shall be fitted with as much as 9 airbags - entrance, aspect and curtain, with driver knee airbag available as standard on all models. Hyundai anticipates the i40 to continue the corporate's wonderful security file and attain the utmost 5-star end result underneath Euro NCAP's impression assessment.
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