Hyundai has unveiled the latest model of the D-segment i40 on the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. The debut of the Hyundai i40 sedan follows the worldwide reveal of the i40 wagon on the Geneva Motor Present in March 2011.
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 latest model to be unveiled beneath the corporate's new mannequin slogan - 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.'
The 4.74-metre prolonged Hyundai i40 sedan will go on sale within the fourth quarter of 2011, supported by Hyundai's industry-finest, absolutely clear 5 Yr Triple Care purchaser assurance. This package has been attracting European prospects to the model via its mixture of a five-12 months limitless warranty, 5 years of roadside help and five years of auto properly being checks.
The 'fluidic sculpture' design DNA is recognizable by flowing strains impressed by nature which combine to create a dynamic exterior, and was introduced on the Hyundai ix-onic concept automotive on the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Since this debut, 'fluidic sculpture' has been the design inspiration behind all new Hyundai fashions, such because the award-profitable ix35, ix20 and Veloster.
The design idea key phrases for the Hyundai i40 sedan are 'modern move' and 'premium wing,' all evolving from the fluidic sculpture philosophy. Hyundai designers wanted to emphasize on creating fluidic quantity with a contemporary contact as well as a classy wing-like detail.
"We have used very robust, fluid strains from entrance to rear to give i40 a particular appearance," commented Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre. "We wished to maneuver away from the usual three-field sedan and create a automotive that was in line with the sporty nature of the i40 wagon. By sculpting a low, elongated roof line, we have given the Hyundai i40 sedan a placing coupe-like silhouette," Thomas Bürkle added.
The Hyundai i40 sedan not only benefits from engaging styling, however additionally retains excessive 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 guarantees to supply all occupants spending lengthy intervals of the time in i40 in all probability probably the most comfortable D-phase expertise available.
"Whereas the outside of Hyundai i40 sedan stands out for its fluidic type and distinctive look, the inside has been fashioned to ship practicality and luxury to the motive force and passengers in a extreme-quality package deal," Thomas Bürkle concluded.
Powertrains
The all-new i40 shall be accessible with a selection of four Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel. These units cowl a power unfold of 100 fifteen ps to 177 ps, with torque supply prolonged across a large engine-velocity vary, making the i40 an fulfilling car to drive round city or on the motorway. Guide and computerized transmissions will even be offered.
In a phase where diesel fashions symbolize over seventy five% of whole gross sales in Europe, Hyundai is anticipating that the 1.7-litre diesel unit growing 136 ps will be the hottest engine amongst each non-public and fleet buyers. Total, Hyundai is anticipating a sixty 5/35% spread between diesel and gasoline-powered i40 sales.
Hyundai's all new four-cylinder 2-litre GDI engine, referred to as 'Nu', makes its debut throughout the i40. It delivers elevated torque for enhanced driving pleasure, improved gasoline economic system and diminished emissions and wonderful NVH traits - just like the multi-degree gasoline 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 a wonderful stability between performance and gasoline economy. An Hyundai i40 sedan with this engine and a six-pace handbook gearbox will velocity up to 100 kph in simply 9.7 seconds, file gasoline financial system figures of 6.eight l/100 km (mixed cycle) and obtain a CO2 rating of merely 159 g/km.
Eco credentials
In terms of environmental efficiency, the all-new i40 will function the newest applied sciences developed below Hyundai's Blue Drive™ eco-program, together with Built-in Cease & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres and an alternator administration system (AMS).
When mixed with the 1.7-litre diesel engine creating 100 fifteen ps, the inclusion of Blue Drive expertise ends in the i40 achieving CO2 emissions and gasoline economy figures of 113 g/km and 4.three l/100km, respectively, making the i40 basically probably the most environmentally-nice mannequin in its segment.
Hyundai has constantly highlighted its dedication to paved the best way alongside the road to prolonged-time interval environmental sustainability for the auto trade, and i40 furthers the corporate's commitment to delivering models with class-important eco-performance.
Lowered NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness)
A new acoustic bundle deal was developed for Hyundai's diesel powered i40. NVH efficiency, especially the exterior drive-by noise, is dramatically improved by utilizing experimental strategies resembling Reciprocal Holography (to visualize noise low cost ranges at positive frequency) and ADNA (Superior Diagnostic Community Algorithm) to rank noise sources within the order of their recognized switch paths.
The NVH package goals to supply a quieter and extra cozy driving environment for diesel vehicles. The brand new acoustic bundle in i40 makes use of materials akin 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% enchancment in inside noise ranges and a discount in outside engine noise when idling (compared with an i40 with out these choices).
Extreme-tech choices
By offering an in depth standard specification with quite a number of high-tech options, the high stage of package within the i40 guarantees to be one in every of its key sights to potential buyers.
Extreme-tech options embody smart-parking help and lane-retaining assist techniques, as well as connectivity objects like Bluetooth® with voice recognition and full map navigation with rear view camera. In terms of comfort and comfort, 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 phase like auto-defog system, and a heated steering wheel.
Superior lighting enhancements, corresponding to customary day-time operating lights with Xenon headlamps (elective) or a TFT(Thin Movie Transistor) LCD supervision instrument cluster, will further strengthen the i40's place because the lead model in Hyundai's line-up and the European D-segment.
Security
The Hyundai i40 makes use of the latest full of life and passive safety applied sciences to make sure most safety for its occupants. Active security options, fitted as normal in a number of countries, embody ESP (Digital Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), Hill Begin Assist Control (to forestall roll-again when beginning on an incline), VSM (Automotive Stability Administration), Brake Help System and Emergency Cease Signal.
By way of passive safety, each i40 on the freeway in Europe shall be fitted with as much as 9 airbags - entrance, facet and curtain, with driver knee airbag accessible as standard on all models. Hyundai anticipates the i40 to proceed the company's fantastic safety file and attain the utmost 5-star end consequence beneath Euro NCAP's impression assessment.
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