Hyundai i40: this is how the Korean brand's saloon and estate versions of the model are being refreshed

The new Hyundai i40 will soon arrive in two fully updated versions. The two variants of the Hyundai i40 receiving the changes are the saloon and the Wagon version, which will arrive shortly. The main changes visible on both cars focus on the grille, new safety equipment and a diesel engine joining those already fitted to the current versions.

The front grille adopts the “Cascading Grille” design, which marks the brand’s design language across its new models. Another styling change is the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels, which join the optional 16- and 17-inch wheels available on the version still on sale.

From the outgoing version it also inherits the Black and Beige trims, while a new Red Merlot trim with a Grey and Black colour combination is added, with leather upholstery in all trims, while the Black and Beige specifications also come with cloth. Other styling details are the door panels and the metallic dashboard trim that comes with the Red Merlot model.

What you can’t see is the driver assistance and safety equipment included in this new version of the Hyundai i40. Among the new additions in assistance technology within the Hyundai SmartSense package is the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system, which warns of possible collisions and activates the automatic brakes. The system works in traffic jams, when the car is travelling at 10 km/h or less.

The most important addition is the 1.6-litre Smartstream diesel engine, which will be available in two versions. The first delivers 113 CV and a maximum torque of 280 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, offering fuel consumption of 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 120 g/km.

The second, more powerful version delivers 134 CV and 320 Nm. The gearbox can be a manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The Hyundai i40’s consumption with this engine is 4.7 litres per 100 km and the recorded emissions are 123 g/km. According to Hyundai, these engines increase performance and make consumption lower than the other engines available.

For those who don’t want a diesel, a 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine producing 133 CV is also available, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, with consumption of 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 153 g/km. Final prices for both saloon and estate versions will be announced later.