Korean "Hyundai Motor" literally the day after the Geneva Motor Show unveiled in Russia its new sedanHyundai i40. The car is positioned as a superior machine and standing in the line above the popular Hyundai we "Sonata."
Impressions of news presentation is very controversial. On the one hand, the appearance created with European designers, demonstrating a clear desire to fit the tastes of Korean car European audience. Signature design in the style of "wavy lines" really looks good on this machine, but the stern view suggests a strong association with cheap Solaris.
European-rich looks even basic equipment – Hyundai i40 comes with very large blocks of options, including: adaptive headlights lighting, parking assistance system, heated steering wheel, speakerphone with voice control and Russified interface board computer and navigation.
The first impression of the car is very favorable. The machine well executed interior present quality materials, all with good ergonomics. But significant trunk seems not functional – the geometry of its cover and luggage space itself is unlikely to dip into it things that are different from the standard size suitcases.
What makes skeptical of the stated desire to move the Korean market Avensis and some European brands, so it is persistent and well-founded desire Koreans claim the presence of D-class with a price tag that we are accustomed to seeing in premium or sub-premium brands.
Patriotic motorists Hyundai i40 offered only in three trim levels, with only a gasoline engine and a six-speed "automatic". Unlike CIS, Europe and available diesel version and manual transmission, and station wagon. One consolation was that according to representatives of the "Hyundai" price is not much different from the European. However, the joy is weak, if you remember about the interest rates on loans and income levels in the CIS and EU countries.
Basic equipment Hyundai i40 starts at $ 37,500. For the money offered two-liter 150-strong atmospheric engine, 16-inch steel wheels, heated seats, cloth seats, antyzapitnivayuche glass and dual-zone climate control.
The main hope in "Hyundai Motor CIS" impose on the complete set of Style, which is offered at $ 44,000. There are currently xenon headlights, keyless access system, "Start / Stop" reversing camera, parking assistant and cruise control.
In the top-end configuration Hyundai i40 already transcends "the bar" decency – the Premium version asking $ 48,000, providing for them a panoramic roof, navigation system, adaptive headlights, "sport" front seats, auto valet and high-end audio system.
As was stated in the first year will be implemented fairly modest party Hyundai i40 number of one thousand cars.