The all-new Hyundai i40, innovative "D-segment" to be launched on the Italian market, has received the highest rating, "5 Stars" in the rigorous program of evaluation of crash tests performed by Euro NCAP, a prestigious independent organization devoted to the automotive sector analysis of vehicle safety. In particular, this result has placed the i40 among the safest cars in its segment, thanks to the high results obtained on the "protection of adults" (92%), partly due to the presence of bucket seats and active headrests. In addition, with 86% recorded in the very important test for the "protection of children in the cockpit" (either 18 months or 3 years), the i40 has been inserted at the top of its class. The new i40 is the fifth consecutive Hyundai to be awarded the "5 Stars" by security after i30, i20 (at the absolute top segment B in December 2009), and ix35 ix20. The comprehensive safety equipment has stability control (ESP), speed limiter and belt signal (with lights and audible alarm), technologies that have played a key role in an excellent score (86%) assigned to the "equipment security ", and 43% of the" Pedestrian Protection "- thanks to the effectiveness of the front bumper in case of impact.
The active and passive safety devices present on the new Hyundai i40 to have overcome all the standards required by the Euro NCAP 2011. 9 active head restraints and airbags as standard across the range have also brought i40 to score maximum points in side impact test against the barriers.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hyundai Motor Europe commented: "Even with the new i40 has been certified our commitment to" 5 stars "in producing superior quality vehicles for corporate and private clients. Hyundai's range boasts a very high level of safety for the occupants, a wealth of standard equipment and a wide choice of engines. "
The new i40 can already be ordered from the Hyundai commercial network in the four engines with engines 1.7 CRDi (diesel) and 1.6 and 2.0 GDI (gasoline) engines with 115 to 177 hp and manual transmission or automatic. Three outfits (Classic, Comfort and Style), with prices starting at 23,490 euros "turnkey" (excluding IPT) for the petrol 1.6 (Classic version), with a complete package that includes, in addition to 9 airbags, The 16 "wheels, ABS, ESP and TCS, the headlights and fog lights with directional lighting. Deliveries will commence from early September 2011.
Like every Hyundai distributed in Italy, i40 also has the "Triple 5" with unlimited mileage (5 year warranty, roadside assistance and free check), a "package" unique in the market. Moreover, the company believes so much in the superior quality of its cars to allow, if dissatisfied, return within one month from purchase their cars and be reimbursed at 100%, thanks to the revolutionary process "Hyundai Commitment."
