Hyundai i40

Hyundai i40
Pre-facelift
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2011–2019
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
DesignerThomas Bürkle[1][2]
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car (D)
Body style5-door estate/wagon
4-door sedan/saloon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedHyundai Sonata
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Length4,740–4,775 mm (186.6–188.0 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight1,372–1,692 kg (3,025–3,730 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Sonata (Europe)[nb 1]

The Hyundai i40 (Korean: 현대 아이포티) is a large family car designed primarily for the European market by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai between 2011 and 2019. Sharing its platform with the Hyundai Sonata,[4] the i40 sedan was unveiled at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show.[5]

Overview

The car was designed at Hyundai's European R&D facilities in Rüsselsheim, Germany.[6] It is manufactured at the Ulsan plant in South Korea.[citation needed]

The i40 is described as featuring Hyundai's 'fluidic sculpture' design language, and was launched in Europe initially as an estate/wagon (marketed as the i40 Tourer) with a saloon was due in 2011.[7] The boot space is 553 litres, increasing to 1,719 litres with the rear seats folded down.

In some markets, the Sonata remains on sale as a separate model, such as the United States, where the i40 is unavailable. The estate/wagon variant of the i40 was released in Europe and South Korea in September 2011, followed by the sedan variant in January 2012,[8] and it is also sold in Australia and New Zealand.

For Malaysia, Hyundai launched the i40 at the 2013 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, in both sedan and tourer specifications. It is placed above the Hyundai Sonata. The engine is the two litre GDI motor which is linked to a paddle shifted six speed automatic gearbox.[9]

Due to slowing sales of mid-sized cars worldwide, the i40 was discontinued in markets such as Australia and New Zealand in early 2019, leaving the Sonata to cater for the segment. The i40 has since been discontinued in Europe in 2019.[10]

  • Sedan (pre-facelift)
    Sedan (pre-facelift)
  • Estate (pre-facelift)
    Estate (pre-facelift)
  • Sedan (facelift)
    Sedan (facelift)
  • Sedan (facelift)
    Sedan (facelift)
  • Estate (facelift)
    Estate (facelift)
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrain

Depending on market, up to three engines are available from a total of four, a 1.7 L diesel in two states of tune (114 bhp and 134 bhp) and three petrol units 1.6 L (133 bhp) and 2.0 L (175 bhp) GDI (or a 2.0L (164 bhp) MPi petrol units.[11] A 'BlueDrive' option includes Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) start-stop system and 16 inch rolling resistance tyres, resulting in a reduced CO2 of 113g/km for the 114 bhp (85 kW; 116 PS) diesel.

Model Type/code Transmission Power Torque Acceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)		 Top Speed
Petrol engines
Gamma 1.6 GDi 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 6-speed manual 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) at 6,300 rpm 16.8 kg⋅m (165 N⋅m; 122 lbf⋅ft) at 4,850 rpm 11.6s 195 km/h (121 mph)
Nu 2.0 MPi 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 6-speed manual 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) at 6,500 rpm[12]
152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 6,200 rpm[13] 		20.5 kg⋅m (201 N⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm[12]
19.6 kg⋅m (192 N⋅m; 142 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm[13] 		10.6s 201 km/h (125 mph)
6-speed automatic 11.1s 198 km/h (123 mph)
Nu 2.0 GDi 6-speed manual 178 PS (131 kW; 176 hp) at 6,500 rpm
164 PS (121 kW; 162 hp) at 6,200 rpm 		21.8 kg⋅m (214 N⋅m; 158 lbf⋅ft) at 4,700 rpm
20.7 kg⋅m (203 N⋅m; 150 lbf⋅ft) at 4,700 rpm 		9.6s-9.9s 210–212 km/h (130–132 mph)
6-speed automatic 10.8s 205 km/h (127 mph)
Diesel engines
Smartstream D1.6 CRDi 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 6-speed manual 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 4,000 rpm 28.6 kg⋅m (280 N⋅m; 207 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500–2,750 rpm 12.6s 187 km/h (116 mph)
6-speed manual 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm 28.6 kg⋅m (280 N⋅m; 207 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500-3,000 rpm 10.5s 195 km/h (121 mph)
7-speed DCT 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-2,250 rpm 11.0s 194 km/h (121 mph)
U II 1.7 CRDi 1,685 cc (102.8 cu in) I4 6-speed manual 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 4,000 rpm 28.6 kg⋅m (280 N⋅m; 207 lbf⋅ft) at 1,250–2,500 rpm 12.6s 190 km/h (118 mph)
136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm 33 kg⋅m (324 N⋅m; 239 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 rpm 10.5s 200 km/h (124 mph)
6-speed automatic 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm
141 PS (104 kW; 139 hp) at 4,000 rpm 		33 kg⋅m (324 N⋅m; 239 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 rpm
34.7 kg⋅m (340 N⋅m; 251 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm 		11.6s 196 km/h (122 mph)
7-speed DCT 11.0s 200 km/h (124 mph)

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door hatchback variant on a registration from 2011:

Test[14] Score Points
Overall: 97
Adult occupant: 92% 33
Child occupant: 86% 42
Pedestrian: 43% 16
Safety assist: 86% 6

Marketing

Hyundai Motor supplied the i40 estate for use in the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.[15]

Awards

The Hyundai i40 won the 2011 Eurocarbody Golden Award.[16]

Notes

  1. ^ European markets only; globally the Sonata is produced beside the i40.

References

  1. ^ "Thomas Bürkle". Hyundai Motor UK Ltd. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  2. ^ "Thomas Burkle's Career Gamble". GoAuto. 2011-10-19. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  3. ^ "2012 i40 Specs". Hyundai. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  4. ^ "Autocar 8 December 2010". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  5. ^ Aaron Richardson. "Hyundai i40 to debut in Barcelona". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
  6. ^ "Hyundai press release 20 December 2010". Worldwide.hyundai.com. 2010-12-20. Archived from the original on 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  7. ^ "Auto Express 17 February 2011". Autoexpress.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  8. ^ "Auto Express 17 February 2011". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
  9. ^ "Hyundai i40 Sedan and Tourer launched in Malaysia – 2.0 GDI". Paul Tan's Automotive News.
  10. ^ "Hyundai i40 Saloon (2011-2019)".
  11. ^ "Hyundai i40 Europe page". Hyundai. Archived from the original on 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  12. ^ a b Pre-facelift
  13. ^ a b facelift
  14. ^ "Hyundai i40 | Euro NCAP – For safer cars crash test safety rating". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
  15. ^ "Hyundai Provides Vehicles To Organizing Committee Of 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup". Worldwide.hyundai.com. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
  16. ^ "Hyundai Wins 2011 Eurocarbody Golden Award with i40". Worldwide.hyundai.com. 2011-10-24. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
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