We all know that Hyundai is set to launch a generation of i-series in the Indian car market. After the success of i10, i20 rolled out with enthusiasm, Hyundai Motors is looking forward to add a new model in its i-series in India.
Named as Hyundai i40, the car will fall in the premium segment and is expected to replace Sonata in India. It is speculated that the new i-series will roll on style and raise desirability when it actually goes on sale somewhere in 2010. In 2010 it will hit the Indian showrooms as estate and as a premium saloon.
Another interesting fact about the new i40 is that it is based on the Genus concept, a concept that had won appreciations for its attractive styling in the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.
The design of i40 will be based on fascinating European style and powered with Hyundai‘s new 181 bhp, 2.0-litre common-rail diesel, 1.6-litre diesel and petrol units, and a 2.0-litre petrol motor. This in turn will add value to the appealing style of the car.
With admiration and appreciation, Hyundai i40 is billed to compete with the high-end premium luxury cars including the scintillating Mercedes-Benz 3-Series.
Has Hyundai fixed any particular time for launching the new Hyundai i40? Or is it still under production stage?
No, till what I know, no dates have been finalized for the launch of this car. Earlier there were speculations that the Hyundai i40 will launch in 2009 but now many say that will launch in 2010. So, a final date is yet to be announced by the company.
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