Hyundai Lafesta
The Hyundai Lafesta (菲斯塔) is mid-size sedan, manufactured by Beijing Hyundai (北京现代). It sits between the Hyundai Mistra and Hyundai Sonata in Hyundai's Chinese vehicle lineup.[1]
Hyundai Lafesta | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2018–present |
Model years | 2018–present |
Assembly | China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) |
Body and chassis | |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 L I4 (turbo petrol) 1.6 L I4 (turbo petrol) |
Electric motor | Front-engine rear-battery Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Hyundai Lafesta EV) |
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Battery | 64 kWh / 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (Hyundai Lafesta EV) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
Length | 4,660 mm (183.5 in) / 4,705 mm (185.2 in) EV |
Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) / 1,435 mm (56.5 in) EV |
Overview
The Hyundai Lafesta was first revealed at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show[2] and was launched in the Chinese market in October 2018 with prices ranging from 119,800 to 145,800 yuan.[3]
Engines
The Lafesta is available with three engine options. A 1.4-litre turbo variant producing 140 horsepower, and a 1.6-litre turbo version producing 201 horsepower.[4]
Battery-electric powertrain
A battery-electric version "Lafesta EV" was announced to be available in China starting in December 2019. It is promised with 490 km NEDC range, 135 kW/184 hp electric motor, 165 km/h top speed. It is slightly longer due to a new front with a more streamlined nose and slightly higher due to the necessary space for the battery. The battery cells are to be provided by CATL. [5] [6] [7]
References
- "Highlights Of The 2018 Beijing Auto Show Day 3 Part 3".
- "2018北京车展:现代LAFESTA正式亮相".
- "售11.98-15.48万 北京现代菲斯塔上市".
- "三种动力 北京现代LAFESTA申报信息".
- https://www.autonews.com/china/hyundai-launch-2-evs-4th-quarter
- https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/2594510457248300
- https://www.electrive.com/2019/08/17/hyundai-launches-two-battery-electric-models-in-china/