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October 9, 2018
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The Hyundai i40 has been updated with new safety features, upgraded powertrains and design enhancements

Hyundai Hyundai has updated its i40 model with new additions which include safety features, upgraded powertrains and design refreshments aimed at…

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Hyundai has updated its i40 model with new additions which include safety features, upgraded powertrains and design refreshments aimed at maintaining and enhancing the appeal for its customers.

The updated design includes Hyundai’s new Cascading Grille, new 18-inch alloy wheels, SmartSense active safety and driver assistance features, a revised powertrain lineup and several other features.

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The new design with a fluid and dynamic profile is aimed at enhancing the attraction to the i40 known for its comfortable roominess for passengers and luggage. It now offers 4 colors for customers to choose from which include Merlot Red, a combination of Grey and Black, Black and Beige with full leather trims available for all 4 colors.

Interior options include a contrasting inlay on the door panel which enables for a calm styling with the Grey-Black combination interior colour also combined with black door panels and orange accents. The Merlot Red interior comes with a grey stitching and Merlot coloured door centre trim elements.

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The i40 is now equipped with new Hyundai SmartSense active safety and driver assistance features which provides for better and protective use for the driver. Its Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) feature alerts the driver to emergency situations and brakes autonomously if required.

Through the use of camera sensors, It operates in 3 stages; a first initial warning for the driver visually and acoustically, a control of the brake according to the collision danger level and an application of maximum braking force to avoid a collision or minimise damage when a collision is unavoidable. This system is activated when a vehicle is sensed in front of the car on operation of speeds of at least 10km/h.

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Its new powertrain has been revised for a better performance and improved fuel efficiency which meets the new Euro 6d Temp emission standards. It’s now available with the newly-developed Smartstream 1.6-litre diesel engine in two power outputs.

The i40 is also available alternatively with a 1.6-litre petrol engine which spurs a six-speed manual transmission.