Apart from showcasing models such as the new Tucson, the Genesis sedan and the Carlino compact SUV concept at its pavilion, Hyundai also showcased a new family of downsized turbo-petrol engines along side its newly developed automatic gearboxes from its international model range.
The first of the new engines on display was a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol motor based on the Kappa engine from the Eon hatchback. Featured in the European-spec i20, the engine features direct fuel injection technology along with a single-scroll turbocharger to develop around 98bhp and 17.49kgm of torque. A more powerful 118bhp version is also available with torque remaining unchanged.
Another engine on display was a 1.4-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol unit. The motor, features a high-pressure single-scroll turbocharger integrated within the exhaust manifold to provide better response times and low end torque. The new engine is also lighter than the old 1.4-litre Gamma series engine it replaces and develops 138bhp and 24.68kgm of torque. Featured internationally in the US-spec Elantra, the new engine is expected to head to India under the hood of the upcoming new Tucson.
Hyundai also showcased two automatic gearboxes. The first of the two was a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The seven-speed unit is said to provide better fuel efficiency along with reducing engine emissions while also improving gear shift times over the older six-speed automatic unit.
Also on display was a new eight-speed automatic gearbox developed for the company’s offering in the large and luxury segments. Developed for a front-wheel drive drivetrain, the new gearbox is lighter than its six-speed predecessor along with being more fuel efficient.
Hyundai also showcased models from its international portfolio, including models like the Hyundai Genesis and the i30 hatchback.