Hyundai Australia is to suspend imports of the i45 sedan into the Australian market.
The decision is based on ever-increasing global demand for the i45, known as Sonata in many overseas markets, and limitations to global supply.
Demand is especially heavy in the Middle East and North America, and those markets receive priority, while Australia has struggled to secure enough i45 volume to deliver to the car’s potential.
The i45’s place in Hyundai’s Australian range is being taken by the newly introduced i40 sedan. Recent specification upgrades have led to increased value being claimed for the i40 range, and it now offers a strong list of standard features across the model line-up.
“The i40 range offers Australian buyers the option of Sedan and Tourer body styles, as well as a choice of highly efficient petrol and diesel powertrains with class-leading specifications throughout,” says John Elsworth, COO of Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
“We’ve worked hard to introduce more features to i40 and to create a premium mid-size choice for the brand.”
Local supplies of the outgoing i45, which will continue to be sold overseas, are now limited and Hyundai expects much of the remaining stock will be absorbed by the corporate and government sectors, where i45 has been a popular choice.
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