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Hyundai i40 saloon: first pics and details Hyundai unveils its Ford Mondeo-rivalling i40 saloon ahead of the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show.

First pictures and full details of Hyundai’s eagerly anticipated i40 saloon have been revealed, ahead of its global debut at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show.

The newcomer’s swooping bodywork is the latest to feature Hyundai’s “Fludic Design”, and in the flesh looks both stylish and neatly porportioned.

The i40 saloon follows hot on the heels of the new i40 Estate, and will go on sale in the UK on September 8th this year, prices are still to be confirmed, but it’s expected a mid range model will cost from around £17,000 around £1,500 less than the estate.

At the launch of the car in Barcelona, Spain, Hyundai UK boss, Tony Whitehorn told Auto Express; “This car will offer the best in class for CO2 emissions, the best in class for insurance and the best in class for price.”

Aimed squarely at the Ford Mondeo, the car offers space for five adults, and luggage. Designed and engineered at the firm’s European HQ in Russelsheim in Germany the car also offers Hyundai’s five year triple car promise, which includes a five year warranty, a five year servicing package and a five year roadside assistance package.

At launch, four engines will be available, including two petrols and two diesels. Star of the show will be Hyundai’s new petrol powered four-cylinder direct injection 2,0-litre unit – which offers around 175bhp and 213Nm of torque. Capable of propelling the car from 0-62 in 9.7 seconds, the engine will also offer around 50mpg. CO2 emissions will be 159g/km

For those with a firmer focus on fuel economy, the firm’s ultra efficient 1.7-litre diesel will be available. delivering around 65mpg and returning CO2 emissions of 113g/km.

High-tech features include smart-parking assist and lane-keeping assist systems, as well as a Bluetooth phone connection with voice recognition and full map navigation with rear view camera.  The i40 will also 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.

Inside, there’s climate control, and an optional LCD equipped dash. What’s more, every i40 will be fitted with up to nine airbags – front, side and curtain, with driver knee airbag available as standard on all models. Finally, Hyundai is promising a maximum 5-star result under Euro NCAP’s crash protection test.

 

 

 

 

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