New Hyundai i45 gets a Smaller Engine in Australia

New Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan that also called Hyundai i45 will come with smaller engine for Autralia costumer of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This car can produce maximum output up to 165 horsepower (121kW) at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 198Nm at 4,600 rpm, and is paired with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions.

Hyundai claimed the i45 with smaller engine of 2.0L returns a combined fuel consumption of 7.6lt/100km (equal to 30.9 mpg US) when fitted with an automatic transmission, while the bigger engine of a 2.4-liter engine, also can produce more power, up to 198HP (148 kW) of power and 250 Nm of torque, is rated at 7.9lt/100km (equal to 29.8 mpg US) when combined with the 6sp auto. The 2.4 Active manual has been discontinued, with the 2.4-litre engine to be offered only with the six-speed automatic, but still in all the 3 specification levels (Active, Elite, Premium).

Regarding the price, it’s quite affordable,The 2011 Hyundai i45 2.0-liter engine starts at AU $26,990 for the manual version and at AU $28,590 for an automatic. The lower starting price makes the i45 one of the most affordable vehicles to buy in the medium segment.