New models - Hyundai - iMAXAuto for diesel iMaxiMax people-mover joins Sonata and Grandeur in Hyundai’s diesel-auto range29 Nov 2008 HYUNDAI has released a five-speed automatic transmission option for the CRDi turbo-diesel engine version of its iMax people-mover. With 72 per cent of iMax sales currently going to the 129kW/228Nm 2.4-litre petrol version, which comes exclusively with a four-speed manual transmission and opens the range at $36,990, and 28 per cent comprised by iMax CRDi five-speed manual ($39,990), Hyundai says the diesel-auto variant will attract incremental sales to those looking for diesel economy and auto convenience. At $42,490, the automatic iMax diesel adds $2500 to the price of the manual CRDi, which employs the same 125kW/392Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, while metallic or mica paint ($375) and a locking differential ($700) remain iMax options. As well as offering more power and torque, Hyundai says the iMax CRDi automatic is $10,500 cheaper than Volkswagen’s entry-level 96kW Caravelle TDI automatic and $16,500 more affordable than the Mercedes-Benz Vito 115 CDI auto. The iMax CRDi auto returns 9.8L/100km on the ADR 81/01 fuel consumption cycle – over 1.0L/100km more than the CRDi manual (8.5L/100km) by almost 1.0L/100km less than the auto-only petrol iMax (10.6L/100km). Similarly, CO2 emissions are stated at 259, 229 and 250g/km respectively, but while all iMaxe models have an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg, the diesel-auto doesn’t match the manual diesel’s 2000kg braked towing capacity – it’s the same as the iMax petrol auto at 1500kg. Mounted away from the floor on the dashboard, the iMax CRDi’s automatic gearshifter features a Selectronic function that allows full manual-shift control. Unlike the less expensive iLoad van model upon which the iMax “shuttle” is based, Hyundai’s eight-seat people-mover comes as standard with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), twin front airbags and remote keyless entry. Unlike the petrol version, it also features standard electronic stability control (ESP) and traction control (TCS). Read more:Melbourne show: Hyundai goes iLoadHyundai vans out now All new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo iMAX pricing
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