Hyundai i40
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Hyundai is set to transform the way its brand has traditionally been viewed in Europe through the launch of the dynamic all-new i40, unveiled on the global stage for the first time at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Designed and engineered at the company’s European R&D headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the D-segment i40 will move Hyundai towards a ‘modern premium’ positioning on the continent, providing consumers with high-end features and vehicle quality at accessible prices.
The 4.7-metre long i40 will first go on sale from June 2011 in wagon form, supported by Hyundai’s industry-best, fully transparent Five Year Triple Care assurance. This package attracted European consumers to the brand in 2010 through its combination of a five-year unlimited warranty, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.
“The all-new i40 perfectly captures the spirit of Hyundai’s new brand slogan ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities.’” said Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe. “The i40 is a sign of how far Hyundai has come in recent years, and truly embodies what we mean when we talk about being a ‘modern premium’ brand.
“It could be argued that i40 is our most significant new car for several years. We’re extremely excited about bringing it to market, and we think it will be a hit in Europe’s notoriously competitive D-segment. By launching the car in wagon form first, a body style responsible for over 50% of sales in this segment, we’re looking to make an immediate impression with European motorists,” Rushforth added.
Hyundai is expecting the European D-segment to grow by 12.6% over the next five years, with industry experts forecasting total sales volumes of 890.000 units across the continent by 2016. With a bold sales target of 60.000 units for the i40’s first full year of sales in 2012, Hyundai is looking to challenge the Toyota Avensis for a top-five place in the overall D-segment sales chart.
The evolution of the Hyundai brand in Europe is characterised by the unique styling of the company’s form language ‘fluidic sculpture’, which gives the i40 an original and dynamic appearance. The i40 maintains signature features such as the hexagonal grille, and the grille is flanked by two jewel-like headlamps, for a contemporary, confident look. This is accentuated by the characterful lines that connect the front and rear of the vehicle, adding to the i40’s eye-catching, sophisticated style.
The sporty design of the i40 does not impact negatively on levels of interior comfort. The wheelbase is 2.77 metres and the car delivers best-in-class dimensions for front head (1025mm), shoulder (1455mm), and leg (1170mm) room. This impressive roominess promises to give all occupants spending long periods of the time in i40 the most comfortable D-segment ride available.
Cargo capacity in the i40 more than holds its own among competitors in the class, with figures ranging from 553 litres with the rear seats occupied up to 1719 litres with the rear seats folded down.
The all-new i40 will be available with a choice of four Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel. These units cover a power spread of 115 ps to 177 ps, with torque delivery extended across a wide engine-speed range, making the i40 an enjoyable car to drive around town or on the motorway. Manual and automatic transmissions will also be offered.
In a segment where diesel models represent over 75% of total sales, Hyundai is anticipating that the U-II 1.7-litre diesel unit developing 136 ps will be the most popular engine among both private and fleet buyers. The company’s new 2.0-litre GDI unit from the ‘Nu’ family makes its debut in the i40, bringing exceptional levels of performance matched with excellent fuel efficiency. Overall, Hyundai is expecting a 65/35% spread between diesel and gasoline-powered i40 sales.
In terms of environmental performance, the all-new i40 will feature the latest 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 combined with the U-II 1.7-litre diesel engine developing 115 ps, the inclusion of these Blue Drive features means that CO2 emissions and fuel economy register at a staggeringly low 113 g/km and 4.3 l/100km, respectively, making the i40 the most environmentally-friendly model in its class.
Hyundai has continuously highlighted its desire to lead the way along the road to long-term environmental sustainability for the auto industry, and i40 furthers the company’s commitment to delivering models with class-leading eco-performance.
By offering an extensive standard specification with numerous high-tech features, usually available only as options in competitors’ models, the high level of equipment in the i40 promises to be one of its key attractions to potential buyers.
High-tech features include smart-parking assist and lane-keeping assist systems, as well as connectivity items like Bluetooth® with voice recognition and full map navigation with rear view camera. In terms of comfort and convenience, the i40 will be available with an electric parking brake, front air ventilation seats, heated and reclining rear seats, as well as new features for the segment like auto-defog system, and a heated steering wheel.
Advanced lighting innovations, such as standard day-time running lights with Xenon headlamps or an LCD supervision instrument cluster, will further strengthen the i40’s position as the lead model in Hyundai’s line-up and the European D-segment.
The i40 uses the latest active and passive safety technologies to ensure maximum protection for its occupants. Active safety features, fitted as standard in several countries, include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (anti-lock braking system), Hill Start Assist Control (to prevent roll-back when starting on an incline), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), Brake Assist System and Emergency Stop Signal.
In terms of passive safety, every i40 on the road in Europe will be fitted with up to nine airbags – front, side and curtain, with driver knee airbag also available as standard on all models. Hyundai anticipates the i40 to continue the company’s excellent safety record and attain the maximum 5-star result under Euro NCAP’s impact assessment.
Senior Vice President Rushforth added, “The i40 perfectly combines the four elements that have become core Hyundai values: practicality, performance, efficiency, and styling. Our designers and engineers have produced a car that encapsulates what European motorists look for in a D-segment vehicle.
“We have bold ambitions for Hyundai in Europe, and the new i40 will provide the momentum we need to achieve our goals in 2011 and beyond,” he concluded.
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Technical specifications
Hyundai i40 (wagon bodystyle)
All figures are tentative – final figures will be confirmed at time of launch
Diesel engines
1.7-litre 115 ps
Type / capacity U-II, DOHC, four-cylinder, 16-valve with HLA / 1685 cc
Power / torque 115 ps (85 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 260 Nm (26.5kgm) @ 1250-2750 rpm
Emissions 122 g/km (113 g/km when fitted with ISG)
1.7-litre 136 ps
Type / capacity U-II, DOHC, four-cylinder, 16-valve with HLA / 1685 cc
Power / torque 136 ps (100 kW) @ 4000 rpm / 325 Nm (32,0kgm) @ 2000-2500 rpm
Emissions 124 g/km (119 g/km when fitted with ISG)
Gasoline engines
1.6-litre 135 ps
Type / capacity Gamma GDI, four-cylinder, with dual CVVT / 1591 cc
Power / torque 135 ps (99 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 164 Nm (16,8kgm) @ 4850 rpm
Emissions 149 g/km (138 g/km when fitted with ISG)
2.0-litre 177 ps
Type / capacity Nu GDI, four-cylinder, with dual CVVT / 1999 cc
Power / torque 177 ps (130 kW) @ 6500 rpm / 208 Nm (21,7kgm) @ 4700 rpm
Emissions 156 g/km
Transmissions
1.7 / 115 1.7 / 136 1.6 / 135 2.0 / 177
Manual / speeds 6 6 6 6
Automatic / speeds ---- 6 ---- 6
Suspension & Damping
Front Fully independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar.
Rear Fully independent subframe-mounted multi-links, coil springs and gas-filled ASD shock absorbers.
Steering
Type MPDS (Motor Driven Power Steering)
Gearing 2.88 turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 5.46 metres
Brakes
Front 320 mm ventilated discs
Rear 300 mm solid discs
Wheels & Tyres
Standard 7,0Jx16 205/60 R16 tyres
7,5Jx17 215/50 R17 tyres
8,0Jx18 225/45 R18 tyres
Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length 4770
Overall width 1815 (excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 1470
Wheelbase 2770
Front overhang 920
Rear overhang 1080
Front track 1591
Rear track 1597
Interior Front Rear
Head room 1025 985
Leg room 1170 850
Shoulder room 1455 1420
Capacities
Fuel tank (litres) 70 liters
Luggage 553 / 1719 liters (rear seats up / folded down)
Weights* (manual transmission)
1.7 / 115 1.7 / 136 1.6 / 135 2.0 / 177
Minimum curb (kg) TBC 1485 1385 1410
Maximum (kg) TBC 1610 1510 1540
Performance* (manual transmission)
1.7 / 115 1.7 / 136 1.6 / 135 2.0 / 177
Top speed (kph) 190 198 195 210
0-to-130 kph (sec) 21,3 18.4 19,5 15,3
Economy (manual transmission)
1.7 / 115 1.7 / 136 1.6 / 135 2.0 / 177
Litres / 100 km** 4,3 TBC TBC TBC
CO2 (g/km) 122 124 149 156
CO2 (g/km) with ISG 113 119 138 ----
* Figures stated are manufacturer’s estimates
** Combined cycle