A NEW range-topping Premium SE trim has been added to Hyundai's i40 line-up, available on both Tourer and Saloon models.

The grade, which sits above the existing Premium trim, will feature the items currently contained on the existing Comfort, Vision and Assist packs as standard, all three of which will no longer be available to order as optional extras.

Standard kit on Premium SE models now includes heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, xenon headlights with adaptive front lighting, lane departure warning system and tyre pressure monitoring.

Smart Park Assist is removed from the order book, but the i40 Tourer now gains an electric power tailgate.

The Premium SE i40 will be available with the 1.7-litre CRDi 136PS engine - including the Blue Drive variant - along with a choice of either a manual or automatic gearbox.

Tourer prices start at £27,465 for the manual Blue Drive and standard models with the automatic version costing £28,670.

For the Saloon, manual Blue Drive and standard models start at £26,065 rising to £27,270 for the automatic.

Hyundai's UK chief Tony Whitehorn said: "The i40 has sold in excess of 7,000 units since launch and the addition of the Premium SE trim to the line-up means customers now get even more comfort, luxury, convenience and safety features as standard."