Saloon joins its i40 Tourer sibling

HYUNDAI has released pricing details and specifications for its all-new i40 Saloon.
Going on sale in early January, prices run from £17,395 through to £24,895. As with the i40 Tourer, the Saloon has the lowest Benefit In Kind cost in its class for key diesel derivatives, so should prove attractive with company car drivers.
Tony Whitehorn, the managing director of Hyundai Motor UK says: “The i40 Saloon represents the next-step in the launch of the i40 range to the UK market.  It is a vehicle that has been designed and engineered specifically for Europe, ensuring its relevance in the market place.
“The stylish saloon version shares the same qualities found in the i40 Tourer — offering outstanding levels of fuel-efficiency, comfort, quality, and a high level of standard equipment all at an accessible price.  It will broaden the appeal of the i40 range to buyers in the D-segment by offering a unique, value for money, customer proposition.”
The Saloon will be available in the same three main trim levels as the i40 Tourer (Active, Style and Premium) with the choice of two efficient engines, three power outputs and manual or automatic transmission. Hyundai’s Blue Drive technologies — incorporating Intelligent Stop & Go technology — are fitted as standard on all Active derivatives, and on the Style 1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive and the Premium 1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive model ensuring CO2 emissions  of 119 g/km.
Standard features, which set the i40 apart from other competitor offerings, are 16in alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, leather steering wheel with audio controls, electric heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators, electric front and rear windows and electric parking brake with automatic hold function.  Touch screen satellite navigation with rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control and dual zone climate control are standard on the mid-point ‘Style’ range.  The Premium models benefit further from the addition of leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and supervision instrument cluster with LCD colour display as standard, plus the option of the Lane Departure Warning and Smart Parking Assist, heated leather steering wheel and ventilated front seats.
The i40 uses the latest active and passive safety technologies to ensure maximum protection for its occupants. Active safety features include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Hill-start Assist Control (to prevent roll-back when starting on an incline), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), Brake Assist System and Emergency Stop Signal.
In terms of passive safety, every i40 on the road in the UK will be fitted with seven airbags as standard — front, front side and curtain, with driver knee airbag available as standard on all models.  Hyundai anticipates the i40 Saloon to follow in the footsteps of the Tourer by achieving the maximum 5-star result under Euro NCAP’s impact assessment.
All Hyundai i40 models will be supported by Hyundai’s industry-best, fully transparent Five Year Triple Care assurance.  This package offers five-year unlimited warranty, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.

Pricing details
Active
1.6 GDi Blue Drive                   £17.395
1.7 CRDi 115PS Blue Drive        £18,395
1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive        £19,195
Style
1.6 GDi                                   £19,195
1.7 CRDi 136PS                        £20,995
1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive        £21,295
1.7 CRDi 136PS auto
Premium
1.7 CRDi 136PS                        £23,395
1.7 CRDi 136PS Blue Drive        £23,695
1.7 CRDi 136PS auto                £24,895