Continuing the recent appearance of the Hyundai i40 sedan sketch shown recently, is now in the event Barcelona Auto Show, the South Korean manufacturer is revealing its envelope so that the figure was more obvious i40.
The model relied on Hyundai in the arena of marketing war in the European D segment car comes with contemporary design lines that also carry the latest Hyundai's design language that is Fluidic Sculpture.
In accordance with the direction of market segmentation which is concentrated in Europe, the latest four-door Hyundai sedan it will begin to be circulated in the fourth quarter of this year. Hyundai targets sales of this model as many as 60,000 units per year, which is believed highly likely achieved after the launch.
i40 is a very strong European flavor, knowing it was concentrated to a successful addition to engaging consumers in the region, he also designed in Europe that is at the headquarters of Hyundai's research and development in Russelheim, Germany.
Hence this model is available in 4 variants of the engine. Includes 2 engines and 2 diesel gasoline engine. Everything worthy Euro5 emission standards and will be available two transmission options, manual and automatic.
These machines have a power range between 113-174 hp with torque varies. It is claimed Hyundai i40 sedan cause very comfortable driving in the city or on the freeway.
Hyundai really understand about consumer trends in Europe devoted to vehicles powered by diesel. Because 75% of the automotive market where diesel-engined cars dominated. Hyundai also firmly put ratio spread is 65 versus 35 markets between i40 diesel with gasoline in Europe.
Korean manufacturer expects i40 diesel 1700 cc engine with 134 hp power variant will be most in demand from the ranks of i40 in Europe. Whether it's for corporate customers, government agencies and individuals.
In addition, the i40 petrol engined Hyundai is also going to be a breakthrough. For this variant will be Hyundai's first model that receives a new engine called the 'NU' ie engine capacity of 2,000 cc 4-cylinder GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection).
Outturn new 'NU' This is 174 hp with peak torque of 213 Nm. This variant is claimed Hyundai has the most comfortable ride and a more equitable comparison between the use of fuel with its performance.
Variants of this if you use the 6 speed manual transmission is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 9.7 seconds. While its economic value is shown via the fuel consumption of about 14.7 km / liter on the route combinations. i40 with machines 'NU' This issue of CO2 emissions 159 g / km.
Hyundai i40 is also equipped with several advanced standard features like ABS brakes, ESP, hill assist, BA, VSM and 9 airbags.
Hyundai promises to expose more detail about specification and price is a few moments ahead of i40 launch in Europe. However, this sedan comes to continue the success of estate or wagon version first appeared and has received positive response in Europe.
Hyundai claims a big ambition with this i40 range. And set a sales target per year i40 he believed was realistic. Of course this is based on Hyundai's momentum has increased in popularity and sales in the European region.
With the release of this i40, Hyundai will assist in reaching a market share of 3% until the end of this year.
