At the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai introduced in 2011 4.74 - meter sedan Hyundai i40, offering maximum usable space and the most advanced options simultaneously. According to the manufacturer, has been given increased attention to every detail, so that the model is doomed to success.
Hyundai i40 2012 Design
New look for car Hyundai i40 2012 is available in the style of "liquid sculptures", which introduced the first car owners established models ix35, ix20 and Veloster. Engineers have made every effort c using lines from the front to the rear of the car that would give a characteristic, recognizable and sporty appearance of the i40. And the increased wheelbase and an acoustic set by the package, contributed to an increase in passenger space and a 20% increase th sound insulation aboard the sedan Hyundai i40.
Powertrain Hyundai i40
The all-new i40 hatchback from Hyundai offers one of the four engines to choose from, and that two petrol and two diesel engine capacity from 1.6 to 2.0 liters. The range of facilities offered varies from 115 to 177 horsepower.
Hyundai i40 Diesel Engines
Diesel offer includes two 4 - cylinder 16 - valve engine of 1.7 - liter difference in power.
The first sentence of the diesel engine develops 115 - horsepower and 260 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is 4.3 - liters per 100 kilometers, while acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h occurs at 12.9 - seconds. Maximum speed, economical diesel engine is 190 km / h
Version of a more powerful diesel engine develops 136 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. Fuel consumption is 4.5 - liters per 100 kilometers, while acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is in 10.6 seconds at maximum speed of 198 km / h
Gasoline engines Hyundai i40
Petrol offering includes two 4 - cylinder 16 - valve engine, of 1.6 and 2.0 - liter.
1.6 - liter engine with 135 horsepower and 164 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is 6.0 - liters per 100 kilometers, while acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is in 11.6 - seconds. The maximum speed of economical petrol engine is 195 km / h
2.0 - liter 177 hp engine with maximum torque of 208 Nm and direct injection, consumes 6.8 - liters per 100 kilometers, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of the gasoline power unit is 210 km / h
A couple of the engine can make a mechanical or automatic gearbox, the latter is available only for diesel 136 horsepower. The most popular engine among consumers, Hyundai anticipates 1.7 - liter diesel unit, developing 136 horsepower. Also, Hyundai expects the difference between the demand of diesel and gasoline engines with the i40 in the sales ratio of 66/35 percent.
In terms of environmental performance, all-new i40 represent the latest technology developed by the Environmental Program Hyundai Blue Drive, which includes a comprehensive set of stop - start (Stop & Start), tires with low rolling resistance and generator management technology (AMS).
The system of stop - start, shuts down the engine when the vehicle is stationary and idling (at traffic jams or at traffic lights) and turn it on at the moment when the driver presses the clutch, going to start moving. The results of the study, 30% of fuel consumption by idling the engine. Thus, the system stop start simultaneously improves fuel economy and reduce emissions of CO2.
Basic equipment sedan Hyundai i40 include: park assist, Bluetooth speakerphone with voice recognition, rearview camera and navigation system with a full set of cards. Technology comfort connects to the vehicle electric parking brakes, ventilated heated front seats, as well as heated steering wheel and blown glass from fogging.
Safety of 40 i
Hyundai I 40 Sedan uses the most advanced active and passive safety technologies to ensure maximum protection for its passengers. The list of active safety systems include:
ESP (dynamic stabilization of the vehicle);
ABS (Antilock Braking System);
Hill Start Assist Control (Assistant at the beginning of the movement in the mountain);
VSM (electronic stability control);
Brake Assist System (assistance when braking in an emergency).
In terms of passive safety features, hatchback i40 is equipped with nine airbags, including front, rear and side curtain airbags.
In the sale of Hyundai i40 hatchback will come in early 2012 and will be available at a price of 18,395 pounds.