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2011 Hyundai i40 Estate revealed before Geneva debut

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Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Hyundai i40 Estate wagon prior to its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in a couple of weeks. The new car features original design characteristics and will be marketed in Europe as an affordable luxury car.

The Hyundai i40 Estate is a car that was developed at Hyundai’s testing facilities in Russelsheim, Germany, and will come with a range of engine and transmission options to suit the European markets – specific details are yet to be officially announced. However, one engine option will be a 1.7-litre diesel unit (codenamed UII), which promises to offer great fuel economy and emit just 113 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

The i40 Estate looks quite modern and in sync with the latest range of Hyundai vehicles. Hyundai says the car adopts the company’s latest ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy, and includes details such as the hexagonal grille layout, sharp multi-angle headlight clusters, spotlight shards, and an unmistakable grin in the lower section of the front bumper bar.

Inside the car will feature a range of luxury comforts as standard, including heated seats, heated steering wheel and an auto-demist feature for the windscreen.

Hyundai Australia hasn’t announced a possible inclusion into the local lineup, the car will hit the European market in June though.


 

  • Josh

    Man that looks sexy but what a shame it won’t be coming here. There is such a shortage of good stationwagons here except for the Mazda 6 and Subaru models. If this came here and was priced right it would sell pretty good.

    • http://Audi Robj

      Sportswagon?

      • omgwot

        he said “good” wagons

        • OzProud

          Yeah, Sportwagon = GREAT wagon!

          • andronicus

            Sportwagon = adequate

          • Engine Crapper

            @ozproud

            you’ve got blinkers on.

            the “great” wagon you are so proud of doesn’t even come with simple auto dimming mirrors or a sunroof even in the top level spec which is not the SSV but the calais VE. even my 10 year old japanese car has auto dimming mirrors and a sunroof.

            BTW what is sporty about the commodore? shoving a lumpy v8 with a six speed into a car doesn’t make it sporty.

            if you didn’t have your blinkers on (or should i say fake oakleys) you would have you noticed how many commodore wagons are running around with one tail light working.

            yeah right, commodore “great” for creating noise pollution and junk metal.

            get real!!! don’t be proud of a car that is not even contemporary (means keeping up with the times) made by a company which is just an american outpost on time limited life.

  • Nick K

    I agree we need another wagon and this will well in Aus. I also can’t fathom why Hyundai dropped the diesel for the i45. Apparently we may get a hybrid not a diesel later. I hope the hybrid does not compromise boot space, allows towing and does not come with a massive price premium. If not then Hyundai must have rocks in thier head not to bring in the diesel.

  • Octavian

    Only a few years ago I could think of many reasons why I wouldn’t buy a Hyundai, now I can’t think of many reasons why not to buy this Hyundai…if it were to be offered downunder.

  • Naughtyius Maximus

    One does not need to be Einstein that Hyundai and Kia nailing stunning looking cars very very regularly now……this looks better then rest of wagons in its class by a long shot!

    The Mazda 6 is nice but when you look at front of that car their are no character lines that flow off side of car and its thus too rounded and thus devoid of real design flow compared to i40…..this i40 oozes style heaps!

  • Opelman

    The C pillar looks terrible. With the Opel models on their way next year, an Opel Insignia Sports wagon seems much more appealing. Good job though to Hyundai who are creating and designing much more exciting cars then their earlier stable mates :)

    • Mikey_94

      I’m going to assume that you meant the ‘D’ Pillar? And by the way, it actually looks nice.

  • Shak

    Is this a wagon version of the i45 or the Elantra/i25? Because it has some of the same features(i.e heated rear seats), and also has styling that is very close to that of the Elantra.

  • Eric

    Takes the smile that works for Mazda and turned into a HUGE grin.

    Eric

    • Sumpguard

      I don’t like the smile on the current mazda. It doesn’t work for me and the last model 3 series was far better executed. The fiesta is a much better looking vehicle than the latest 2 also. Mazda let themselves down with the latest car. The 6 is the one that works for me.

      Meanwhile I like this wagon and agree with posts above that it would do well here. It’s a perfect step up model for those who’s i30 wagon isn’t quite big enough. I don’t see anything wrong with the “C” pillar design either and the interior is very well done.

      Wait until these new interiors and styling start flowing down into the smaller cars in their range. That’s when the Japs will start getting really nervous. Especially if Hyundai can get their suspension tune sorted also.

      • Eric

        Interesting that the M3 and M2 sell in much higher numbers than the M6.

        The current M3 is a much better car than the old shape M3.

        The I40′s interior looks great.

        • Sumpguard

          …and the Kia Rio sells in much higher numbers than the Optima. So what’s your point? The cheaper one sells more so it must be better?

          • Eric

            The smile is no hindrance to sales is my point.

            Eric

  • mac

    For a minute I thought Eric had discovered some new model BMW’s, man I’ve got to get with the acronyms.

  • http://Audi Robj

    Looks ok except all Hyundais have poor driving dynamics. Will they ever get it right? Always too soft and vague steering.

    • Dave

      It’s korean taste. They like soft steering like american.
      Actually i30 has got so small percentage in their market because it’s not too soft.