Performance
POWER & EFFICIENCY
- Developed by Hyundai engineers over almost four years, at a cost of more than $150 million, the 2.4 litre Theta-II engine utilises the latest gasoline direct injection (GDi) technology to run cleanly and efficiently, producing up to 148 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque for effortless performance.
Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, it can deliver an impressive 7.9 l/100km *. To help you achieve the best economy and reduce your running costs further, the i45 is equipped with an in-dash Eco-indicator that prompts fuel-efficient driving.
* Australian Design Rule 81/02 static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test.
PADDLE SHIFT GEAR CHANGE
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters add a tactile feel to your drive by letting you control precisely when to upshift or downshift the six-speed automatic.
Safety
STRENGTH & PROTECTION
- The i45 features dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact bags and front and rear side curtain airbags. Active front head restraints move instantly up and forward during a rear-end collision to help cushion the head to provide extra protection against whiplash injury.
The use of ultra-high tensile steel and application of thermal stamping method has resulted in a tougher more rigid body shell. Similarly, side impact beams, integrated front and rear crumple zones, strengthened window sills and safety engineered doors with guard beams significantly increases occupant protection.
ACTIVE SAFETY
- Active safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which helps keep the vehicle on track during sudden braking or turning, while Hyundai’s Traction Control System (TCS) monitors your grip, reducing wheel spin so that you can accelerate on slippery or uneven road surfaces.
Similarly, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) prevents your brakes from locking up and distributes braking force according to your vehicle’s load.
Other active safety technologies include a reverse detection warning system to guard against unseen objects behind the vehicle and auto dusk sensing headlights.
