Hyundai H 100: Review, specs and reviews

Hyundai H-100 is a multifunctional car, most often a minivan or a cargo van that was produced by Hyundai from 1987 to 2004. Due to the large number of offered complete sets and modifications, the H-100 has been used in various fields around the world. The model was also produced for the Asian market under the name Hyundai Grace (grace - "grace" in English translation). In addition, the variation of the truck is still available today. The name is Hyundai H-100 Porter (or simply Hyundai Porter).

History of appearance

The first modification of the H-100 appeared in the distant 1987, after the company Hyundai acquired from Mitsubishi Motors a license for the production of compact cars of wide application Mitsubishi Delica (or Mitsubishi L300). The first generation was very similar to Mitsubishi not only externally, but also due to some technical features. So, for example, fuel distribution equipment was identical to the one used in Delik.

In addition, the Hyundai H-100 car of the same first generation was equipped with a timing belt drive with two balancing shafts, which were driven by a toothed belt. This also confirmed the similarity with Mitsubishi.

Second generation and subsequent production

The second generation of the model H-100 was released in March 1993. In 1996, another version was released - H-1, which repeated the appearance of the next generation of Delici, but the Hyundai H-100 got its own way of development. Actually, all the changes of the second generation of the "hundredth" concerned mainly the appearance (restyling of 1996) and the engine. As a result, until 2004, both modifications were made simultaneously, after which the H-100 model completely lost its place to the H-1.

In 2005, the TagAZ automobile plant (Taganrog Automobile Plant) bought from Hyundai a license for the production of the Porter model (H-100 in the performance of a commercial truck), where the latter is manufactured to this day. As for the original manufacturer, in the same 2005 Hyundai H-100 (AU) Porter continued to be produced in Korea, but in a completely new body and with a lot of improvements.

Appearance of the car

Korean manufacturers have always been famous for a large number of modifications and bundles of the same model, built on an identical chassis. Did not stay away and the H-100. The basic complete sets were cargo, passenger and cargo-and-passenger "vans", based on SWB and LWB (standard and extended wheel bases, respectively). On both were placed several types of bodies - these are nine- and twelve-passenger passenger vans, as well as three- and six-seat cargo vans. Hyundai H-100 (AU) Porter (cargo modification) was famous for its excellent load-carrying capacity and spacious body, as well as the convenient placement of passengers.

Interior and interior

The simplest passenger variations of the H-100 were equipped with a fairly simple but roomy cabin of good quality. Of course, it was impossible to achieve the comfort of a family minivan in a car that was originally built for use in a commercial environment, in particular for transporting people from home to work and back. But in any case, the salon possessed everything necessary to meet the standards that were set for the salons of the truck-workers.

On the driver's place everything is done in a simple style and from inexpensive materials, as it required a cheaper production. The most affordable versions of the Hyundai H-100, usually cargo, lost even air conditioning and power windows in pursuit of savings. However, nothing bad can not be said about the passenger variants, which were most often equipped with an electric package, air conditioning and GUR.

Engines and transmissions

The line of engines used in the H-100, is represented by five units, two of which were petrol, and three - diesel. Gasoline engines were made in-line and had a volume of 2.4 liters. The first of them consisted of only eight valves, one camshaft and could be equipped with an injector (on all models since 1994) or carburetor (models of the early 90's). The power of this motor was about 110 liters. from. The second engine from the petrol line was equipped with two camshafts, sixteen valves and had a return of 150 liters. from.

Diesel engines are represented by a line of "rowers" in volume of 2.5-2.6 liters. The variant with a volume of 2.5 liters could be both atmospheric and turbine. A remarkable feature of these units was their high reliability, since the cylinder block was cast from cast iron, and the cylinder head was made of aluminum alloy.

Hyundai H-100 was equipped with both a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic. The rear axle of the car could be made with a self-locking differential that was designed to transfer torque from the slipping wheel to one that has more grip on the road. But such variants could be met extremely seldom.

Chassis

H-100 distinguished itself by convenient control due to low level of heel and high maneuverability. Suspension of the car got from his Japanese "colleague", and it was extremely reliable in view of the simplest design in front and the spring support mechanism of the rear beam. In this combination the suspension allowed to work out all the irregularities of the road with decent comfort for the driver and passengers. Front used an independent lever suspension as in cars, and also there was a stabilizer of lateral stability. It is worth noting that the steering used the usual rake, which, depending on the configuration, could be equipped with a hydraulic booster. The braking system was powered by conventional hydraulics, in front mounted disc brakes, behind - "drums".

The Hyundai H-100 has gained great popularity not only in Asian countries, but almost all over the world. Simple design, reliability and good dynamic qualities have made this workhorse indispensable in many industries, in manufacturing and in commerce. In Russia, Porter has a special reputation. What is just the fact that the truck is still assembling at the Taganrog Automobile Plant. And even with the purchase of the supported model H-100, you can be sure that it will last for many, many years and will prove to be the best.