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Hyundai i40 Elite CRDi Sedan (2012)
by John Ewing,reviewed December 2012
Hyundai’s i40, originally released as a wagon, now has a sedan sibling. It’s available in three specification levels and a choice of petrol or turbo-diesel engines.
After nearly 1500 km behind the wheel, the majority of which was extended touring through country NSW, it was hard to find much to criticise in our mid-specification Elite test car.
Standard equipment and safety features impress and include a reversing camera that displays in the 7” touch screen navigation system. The leather-trimmed seats proved comfortable, enduring well even during a full day’s motoring. Unlike the driver’s seat, the front passenger doesn’t benefit from lumbar or cushion tilt adjustability.
The turbo-diesel is ideally mated to a standard six-speed auto. Performance is solid, while cruising at highway speeds is effortless, and it feels smooth and refined while doing it. A little extra muscle for passing would be good, but response is still satisfactory.
Fuel economy is impressive too. We turned in 5.9 litres/100 km in sustained high (legal) speed highway and country running. Better should be easily achievable. Ride and handling have a distinctly European flavour, benefiting road manners. Cabin space is good and the boot cavernous, though the old-fashioned hinges intrude into load space.
Hyundai’s stylish i40 Elite CRDi sedan is an easy to live with and competent all-rounder and, if you owned one, we reckon you’d be happy.
For
Equipment, economy, comfort
Against
Boot hinges intrude, large internal load lip in boot
Key features
Dual front climate control, 17” alloys, alarm, navigation, reversing camera, front/rear park sensors, bluetooth with streaming, power driver’s seat, leather trim
Safety
Dual front/front and rear outer side/curtain/driver’s knee airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), brake assist (BA), electronic stability/traction control (ESC)
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Hyundai |
| Vehicle model |
i40 Elite CRDi Sedan |
| Vehicle type |
Medium Under $50,000 |
| Year |
2012 |
| Price when new |
$39,590 (auto) MLP |
| Current price range |
$ - $
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| ANCAP crash rating |
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| Insurance |
Get a quote for car insurance |
| Technical advice |
For more information about your prospective purchase, contact our Motoring Advice Service. |
| Engine |
1.7-litre, DOHC, common-rail, turbo-diesel 4-cyl |
| Max power |
100 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Max torque |
320 Nm @ 2000/2500 rpm |
| Economy ADR |
6.0 litres/100 km |
| Emissions rating |
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