This is Hyundai’s all-new i40 sedan and it was unwrapped today at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. It follows the presentation of the i40 station wagon showcased at the 2011 Geneva Salon in March, and it’s Hyundai’s submission in the highly competitive D-segment in Europe with rivals such as the Citroen C5 and the Volkswagen Passat.
In terms of design, Hyundai’s newcomer may look very similar to the latest Elantra sold in North America and other parts of the world. However, measuring 4.74 meters (186.6-in.) in length, the i40 approximately 380 mm or 15-inches longer than the compact sedan. Europe’s equivalent of the Sonata rides on a wheelbase of 2.77-meters, with Hyundai claiming it offers best-in-class room for front head, shoulder and leg. The Korean carmaker also boasts that the i40 will provide passengers with "the most comfortable ride available in the D-segment".
In Europe, the i40 sedan will be available with four Euro V-compliant engines, two petrol and two diesel units. Hyundai says the most popular choice should be the 1.7-liter diesel unit developing 136 horsepower.
The i40 also receives an all-new 2.0-liter gasoline engine with direct injection, called “Nu”. The four-cylinder unit delivers 177 horsepower and 213 Nm (157 lb-ft) of torque. In combination with a six-speed manual gearbox, this engine accelerates the i40 sedan to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.7 seconds while achieving a fuel consumption of 6.8 liters/100 km (34.5 mpg US) and a CO2 rating of 159 g/km.
The most fuel-efficient version is the 115HP 1.7-liter diesel with Blue Drive technology that includes a start/stop system, low rolling-resistance tires and an alternator management system. This model posts a fuel economy rating of 4.3 liters/100 km (54.7 mpg US) and a CO2 rating of 113 g/km.
The i40 is offered with many amenities including a smart-parking assist and lane departure warning systems, as well as Bluetooth with voice recognition, navigation system and rear view camera. Convenience features include ventilated and heated front seats, heated steering wheel, electric parking brake and an auto-defog system. Hyundai didn't say which of these are offered as standard.
The car will go on sale across Europe during the last quarter of 2011 and will be offered with five years of unlimited warranty, roadside assistance and vehicle health checks.
Hyundai said it expects sales of around 60,000 units a year, with the company aiming for a 3 percent market share in Europe by the end of 2011.
8 Comments:
This version is much nicer than the North American one. Why does that always happen?
Why there is no turbo in petrol unit - 2,0T GDI NU - 260 / 270 hp and i will buy one - the buyer Poland who is waiting for t.
-> Wow, this i40 makes OUR Elantra look like its two generations old! I love its taillight design (LEDs!), projector HID/LED headlights, and most of a a top-spec model (177hp) that has a M/T! On which none of these features are featured on the USDM Elantra... :(
Ermm Vanishing Boy you need to read the article above a little closer, the i40 is "Europe’s equivalent of the Sonata".
Don't be fooled by the engine sizes on offer in Europe that this is a vehicle spec you can compare to an Elantra.
Hyundai its finally turning its attention to the European market. They first worked on the Kia image and offers, now its time to do the same with Hyundai. I'm not a big fan of any of the brands, but its always nice to have competition in the market.
Hi everybody. I'm from Switzerland, and I must say... Hyundai and KIA has doing a great job in the last time! I see now more Hyundai and KIA cars, and the new Hyundai ix35 are very Sexy! This car look better than a BMW X5/X6, and we get more car for a lower price!
But I don't understand why, Hyundai don't import the all new Sonata to Switzerland?! I know, the old Sonata wasn't a jackpot, but the new Sonata looks too sexy! More sexy than an i40! I will import the new Sonata to Switzerland, with the 2.0l T gasoline and 274HP :-)
Where is petrol engine with turbo? 2,0T with +- 250hp and i'll buy one. If someone wants to save fuel should go and buy 1,2 - no more.
Its just beaut. Hot car.
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