Hyundai released today all the details of the new i40 Sedan, which had its world debut at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. The Hyundai i40 Sedan will be put on sale with a choice between two diesel engines, two petrol ones, and 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The diesel i40 Sedan will be powered by either a 1.7-liter engine developing 115 ps (85 kW) at 4000 rpm and 260 Nm (26.5kgm) between 1250 rpm and 2750 rpm or a 1.7-liter with an output of 136 ps (100 kW) at 4000 rpm and 325 Nm (32,0kgm) of torque at 2000-2500 rpm.
For a petrol oriented customer, Hyundai will offer the i40 Sedan with a 1.6-litre engine sending 135 ps (99 kW) at 6300 rpm and 164 Nm of torque (16,8kgm) at 4850 rpm to the front wheels.
the most powerful engine of the Hyundai i40 Sedan range will be a 2.0-litre petrol with an output of 177 ps (130 kW) at 6500 rpm and 208 Nm (21,7kgm) at 4700 rpm. The Hyundai i40 Sedan 2.0 is the only one in the range with a CO2 emissions level above the 150 g/km level (it's 156 g/km).
To attract more customers towards the i40 sedan, Hyundai equipped it with smart-parking assist and lane-keeping assist systems, Bluetooth with voice recognition and a full map navigation system with a rear view camera. Hyundai's sedan version of the i40 will also have ventilated and heated front
seats, a heated steering wheel, an auto-defog system and Xenon headlamps with day-time running lights.
The Hyundai i40 sedan price list will be announced at a later date, as well as its 'on sale' date.
Hyundai i40 Sedan specifications:
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, 16-valve with MLA / 1591 cc
Power / torque 135 ps (99 kW) @ 6300 rpm / 164 Nm (16,8kgm) @ 4850 rpm
Emissions 149 g/km (140 g/km when fitted with ISG)
2.0-litre 177 ps
Type / capacity Nu GDI, four-cylinder, 16-valve with HLA & Swing ARM / 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 MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering)
Gearing 2.88 turns lock-to-lock
Turning radius 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 4,740
Overall width 1,815 (excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 1,470
Wheelbase 2,770
Front overhang 920
Rear overhang 1,050
Front track 1,591
Rear track 1,597
Interior Front Rear
Head room 1,025 965
Leg room 1,170 850
Shoulder room 1,455 1,420
Capacities (litres)
Fuel tank 70 l
Luggage 503
Performance* (manual transmission)
1.7/115 1.7/136 1.6/135 2.0/177
Top speed (kph) 190 198 195 210
0-to-100 kph (sec) 12.9 10.6 11.6 9.7
Economy (manual transmission)
1.7/115 1.7/136 1.6/135 2.0/177
Litres / 100 km** 4,3 (ISG) 4,5(ISG) 6,0(ISG) 6,8
CO2 (g/km) 122 124 149 156
CO2 (g/km) with ISG 113 119 140 ----
* Figures stated are manufacturer’s estimates
Hyundai Press Release:
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its i40 mid-size sedan at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. The debut of the i40 sedan follows the global reveal of the i40 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year.
The all-new i40 sedan boasts a purely European pedigree having been designed and engineered at the Hyundai R&D headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. This model is the latest car to be unveiled under the company's new brand slogan - 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.'
Design Inspiration
The i40 sedan represents the next evolution of Hyundai's unique design language, 'fluidic sculpture'.
The 'fluidic sculpture' design DNA is instantly recognisable in the flowing lines inspired by nature which combine to create a dynamic, 'fluid' exterior. Strong, flowing lines from front to rear are used to give i40 sedan a distinctive appearance, moving away from the typical three-box sedan to create a car in keeping with the sporty nature of its sibling i40 wagon. By sculpting a low, elongated roof line, the i40 sedan presents with a striking coupe-like silhouette.
Powertrains
The 'modern premium' concept is also evident in the efficient powertrain choices available to European i40 buyers. The all-new European i40 will be available with a choice of four Euro V-compliant engines: two petrol and two diesel. Manual and automatic transmissions will also be offered.
In Europe, Hyundai's all-new four-cylinder 2.0-litre GDI engine, called 'Nu', makes its debut in the i40. It delivers higher torque for enhanced driving pleasure, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions with excellent NVH characteristics.
The i40 sedan, equipped with the 'Nu' engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, will accelerate to 100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds, with a fuel economy of 6.8 litres /100 km (combined cycle) and achieve a CO2 rating of just 159 g/km.
Eco credentials
Some model variants in the all-new European i40 range will feature the latest technologies developed under Hyundai's Blue Drive™ eco-friendly programme, including Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres and an alternator management system (AMS).
When combined with the 1.7-litre diesel engine, the inclusion of Blue Drive technology results in the i40 achieving CO2 emissions and fuel economy figures of 113 g/km and 4.3 l/100km, respectively, making the i40 the most environmentally-friendly model in its segment.
High-tech features
By offering an extensive standard specification with numerous high-tech features, the comprehensive level of equipment available to European buyers promises to be one of i40's key attractions.
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 (optional) or a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD supervision instrument cluster, will further strengthen the i40's position as the lead model in Hyundai's line-up and the European mid-size segment.
Safety
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 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.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has confirmed that the i40 wagon will launch in Australia in late 2011. A decision as to whether the i40 sedan will be launched in Australia is yet to be made.
