The Hyundai i40 is updated before receiving its generational change

El Hyundai i40 is the D-segment sedan, which has been on the market since the year 2011 Asian firm. This model, which replaced the veteran Sonata, has managed to sneak into a very complex market, as other rivals have had to abandon it. However, despite its long experience, the brand has decided to apply a new makeover in order to keep it attractive in the market.

It is true that the generational change of the Hyundai i40 should be presented, at most, in a couple of years. However, while this is happening, the brand's designers have refreshed their image while engineers have made improvements to their engines. But the i40 will not only experience aesthetics in its last commercial cycle, as new security assistants.

What news does the renewed Hyundai i40 bring?

The changes are the same for both bodies, the 4-door sedan and the CW family version. On an aesthetic level, the sedan has a renewed front in which he highlights his grill vertical waterfall. The alloy wheels 18-inch wheels help create a dynamic profile that is finished off by muscular lines. Some changes have also been introduced in the cabin, focusing on the instrumentation, trim and leather upholstery.

La mechanical part updated to comply with regulations Euro 6d TEMP. Now him Hyundai i40 It has an option in gasoline and another in diesel. In gasoline, we find the naturally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder block from 135 CV which is associated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. In diesel there is the new 1.6 liter Smartstream IDRC with 115 or 136 hp. The gearbox can be manual with 6 relationships or an automatic DCT, double clutch, with 7 interlocks.

According to the to maximise security and your enjoyment., Hyundai i40 receives the autonomous braking system in the city. This driving aid is part of Hyundai's SmartSense package, and will be standard. With this update, the firm hopes to maintain its sales level (somewhat discreet compared to its rivals). The prices with which it will be available in the Spanish market have not been disclosed, although it will not take long.

Source – Hyundai