hyundai i20 active at frankfurt press release
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Hyundai Motor introduces two new models to youngest-ever range
New i20 Active and New Santa Fe enhance crossover and SUV range New i40 introduces Android Auto in Europe Vision G concept car shows inspiration for future premium products
Offenbach, 2 September 2015
At the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2015 Hyundai Motor is showcasing the passion of its brand, with new models, visionary concept cars and innovative technologies. The New i20 Active and New Santa Fe both premiere on the Hyundai stand, joining the company’s youngest-ever line-up in Europe, with all models being less than two years old. The Android Auto smartphone mirroring technology debuts in the New i40, placing Hyundai among the first in Europe to offer this feature.
The company’s passion for design is presented in the Vision G coupe concept car, making its motor show debut, offering a glimpse on Hyundai’s design evolution and future premium products. Passion for performance is envisioned through the new Hyundai N sub-brand and exciting concept cars such as N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo.
Hyundai Motor’s full crossover and SUV range new or enhanced in 2015The new i20 Active and new Santa Fe premiere with an advanced range of new active safety, comfort and convenience features while a new 1.0-litre T-GDI engine is introduced across the i20 engine range.
Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “With the New i20 Active and New Santa Fe we further broaden our European crossover and SUV family, with all models renewed or replaced this year. These two new models also enhance our youngest-ever line-up in Europe. The first eight months of 2015 were our most successful in Europe ever. And we are preparing the way for further organic growth during 2015 and beyond.”
New i20 Active – a rugged crossover for urban adventureThe rugged New i20 Active will further expand the appeal of the i20 range when it goes on sale in Europe from early 2016, joining the spacious, refined i20 five-door and the sporty, individual i20 Coupe. The compact crossover includes a distinctive design and increased versatility for
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customers with adventurous lifestyles.
To give the i20 Active a characteristic crossover stance, revised suspension settings increase the car’s ground clearance by 20 mm compared to the five-door, with the seating position also raised to give superior visibility. Its unique rugged crossover features like the skid plates on the front and rear and cladding on the wheel arches set it apart from conventional B-segment models and heighten its appeal for new customers.
For greater efficiency, a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine will be available with two power outputs across all i20 body types from the end of 2015. The 100 PS version is tuned to maximise fuel economy, while the 120 PS unit has been developed to facilitate more spirited driving without sacrificing efficiency.
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New Santa Fe – a refined and innovative SUV packageThe New Santa Fe premieres with design enhancements and an advanced range of new active safety, comfort and convenience features. The popular SUV is Hyundai Motor’s longest-running model in Europe and has become one of the brand’s iconic nameplates, having built a reputation for sophistication and premium quality.
The New Santa Fe’s refined profile creates an athletic, modern presence to reflect the latest Hyundai family look. Inside the cabin, subtle design upgrades and new materials emphasise its status as the brand’s flagship SUV.
A host of new active safety and comfort features are being introduced on the car, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Rear-Cross Traffic Alert, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and High Beam Assist all adding to further enhance driver convenience and safety.
Hyundai Motor introduces Android Auto for enhanced connectivity Hyundai Motor was the first car manufacturer worldwide to introduce Android Auto in its US Hyundai Sonata earlier this year. Now Hyundai Motor will be among the first in Europe to include the smartphone-based mirroring software in one of its cars when it is introduced to the New i40 in November 2015.
Android Auto enables users of smartphones with Android technology to connect their devices to the screen of Hyundai’s infotainment unit, to access native and third -party apps focused primarily on music streaming, communication and radio services. Android Auto makes use of smartphone capabilities to give Hyundai drivers new ways to stay connected, while staying focused on the road.
Vision G – an imagination of future design and technologyThe dynamic Vision G coupe concept showcases Hyundai’s design evolution for future premium products as well as presenting advanced connectivity and control technologies.
The unique ‘sling-shot’ design and advanced technology features were developed through a collaboration of all Hyundai Design Centres around the world. New features such as a sweeping touch screen display with a curved screen add sophistication to the calm, high-quality interior.
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Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “In line with our Modern Premium strategic direction, we are upgrading the Hyundai brand and creating new possibilities for our customers. Vision G shows the inspiration for future Hyundai design and premium products, while Hyundai N adds further emotion to our brand.”
Hyundai Motor’s press conference will take place in Hall 6 at 11:30 CET on Tuesday 15 September 2015.
Press information, photos and videos for all of Hyundai Motor’s news topics are accessible at the new Hyundai Motor Europe Newsroom at http://www.hyundai.news.
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About Hyundai MotorEstablished in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centers worldwide and in 2014 sold 4.96 million vehicles globally. With almost 100,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localized models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell.
About Hyundai Motor EuropeIn 2014, Hyundai Motor Europe achieved registrations of 424,467 units – an increase of 1% compared to 2013. Almost 95% of the vehicles Hyundai sells in the region are designed, engineered and tested in Europe to meet the needs of European customers. And 90% are built at its two local factories in the Czech Republic and Turkey, which have a combined annual capacity of 500,000 units. Hyundai sells cars in 31 European countries across 2,500 outlets.
Hyundai offers its unique Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package with all new cars sold in the region, providing customers with a five-year warranty with no mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.
More information about Hyundai Motor Europe and its products is available at www.hyundai. news . Follow Hyundai Motor Europe on Twitter @HyundaiEurope and Instagram @HyundaiEurope.
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