The New Hyundai i40 will debut at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
The 1st pictures of the new Hyundai i40 has been released by the company. The photos released ahead of the world debut that will take place at this year's edition of Geneva Motor Show shows a car that reflects "the spirit of change at Hyundai, and represents the company’s bold new concept of ‘modern premium’ – the philosophy that premium quality and characteristics should be accessible to everyone". New i40 is Hyundai's 1st D-segment car that is build specifically for the UE markets and it will be presented at 2011 Geneva Motor Show as a estate, the 1st form that will be introduced in UE. A Hyundai i40 saloon will be released late 2011.
Adopting the Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language, the new Hyundai i40 maintains signature features like the hexagonal grille. It is designed and engineered in Germany, Russelsheim, at R&D headquarters. To add a eye-catching, sophisticated style, the designers added 2 jewel-like headlamps.velo
The new Hyundai i40 comes with heated front/rear seats and steering wheel and a cool feature that will detects and clean the mist on the windscreen. Under the hood customers will find a 1.7 L diesel engine, named "UII". The UII will release only 113 g of CO2 in the air.
Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, Allan Rushforth :
"Offering more for less has always been a fundamental principle at Hyundai, and now we are advancing this with our new brand direction under the ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities.’ slogan. The i40 is a perfect example of how we are offering the best and making it accessible to everyone. From stunning design and specification, to industry-leading technology and aftersales care – the i40 sets itself apart from its competitors."
On 81 edition of Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai will also present the 1+2 door Veloster Coupe, the new model is set to be released in EU in later 2001. The "Curb" Concept will also be there. Both Veloster and Curb had their world debut last month at NAIA (North American International Auto Show).
If you live in Geneva, dont forger to visit Hall 1 at 12:30 (CET), Tuesday March 1 2011.
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