Hyundai Porter: technical specifications, photo, reviews and price

What should be a city truck? It should be small in size, but at the same time be quite capacious, maneuverable and powerful enough. Under this description, "Handay Porter" is perfect.

The last generation

The fourth generation of a mini-truck was presented in January 2004 in Korea. They immediately became interested in entrepreneurs involved in freight transportation, since the car in many respects surpassed its competitors.

The first and main advantage of the Hyundai Porter is the willingness to work in a tight car flow with frequent parking and maneuvers, which is very important for city driving. A mini truck can be used to transport various loads. Another plus is the variability of the car: it is available in several trim levels with different platforms, which allows you to choose the right version.

The second major advantage is the high quality of its assembly. The basis of the mini-truck is a reliable frame construction. The car has a spacious triple cabin, under which there is a Hyundai Porter engine and a chassis mounted on a multi-section frame, which is made of high-quality steel. This design will ensure trouble-free operation of the car for many years. Reduced loading height greatly facilitates the loading and unloading of goods.

The third advantage of a mini-truck is its comfort. It may seem to many that this characteristic plays a secondary role for a truck, but it is not so. Any driver who spends more than eight hours a day at the wheel, is seriously tired, so the Koreans paid more attention to the issue of comfortable driving.

Salon and appearance

With the fourth generation of Hyundai Porter, more changes occurred inside. Outside, the car changed little. The basic configuration of the Hyundai Porter (refrigerator) includes a hydraulic steering wheel, heated side mirrors, a central lock, an air conditioner, electric windows, two spare parts and a tool box. It should also be noted that the cost of "Porter" is much lower than many trucks of this segment.

Although there are three places in the car, but only two people will be able to settle comfortably. If necessary, the middle chair can be transformed into a table, which is quite practical. Places for driver and passenger legs developers of the model have provided with a margin.

Interior decoration and interior equipment give the impression that you are in a car. Particular attention deserves the high quality of assembly of interior parts, which is a rarity for trucks. The car is equipped with comfortable seats with satisfactory lateral support, although for this class of car it does not play any role. In the cabin there is cheap, but pleasant to the touch plastic.

The controls of the Hyundai Porter auto are simple and intuitive. The three-spoke steering wheel does not obscure the readable dashboard, as is often the case. Controlling the settings of the air conditioner is carried out by means of slide switches. The developers have provided many niches and a multifunctional glove compartment where the driver can save cards, documents and so on.

In comparison with its predecessor, the novelty has increased glass, fog lamps, side mirrors and doors. This helped improve the visibility of the driver.

From this it follows that the designers decided not to change their appearance, but to work on the interior of the mini truck "Hyundai Porter".

Engine, transmission, suspension

All cars sold on the domestic market are equipped with a turbodiesel with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This tandem provides a low fuel consumption of the car. For 100 km of the road the average flow in a mixed cycle of driving is 10-11 liters of diesel fuel. Gear shifts are gentle and clear.

At the front, the car is equipped with an independent spring suspension, and at the rear - a dependent spring suspension. On the rear wheels of the mini truck are installed drum brakes, and on the front - disc. Practice shows that the car is adapted for driving on our roads. The suspension works fine, "swallowing" small and medium irregularities, without causing any discomfort in the driver. It should be noted that the characteristics of this model - a rarity for a truck.

On the road

Turn the ignition key is not accompanied by a "rumble" of the diesel engine, as is often the case with such cars. The driver will feel a slight trembling. The car "Hyundai Porter" is maneuverable and quick. It easily starts even on the rise.

The truck is good for handling, quickly responds to turning the steering wheel or depressing the pedal. Among the disadvantages should be noted side mirrors with a "short" visibility: when overtaking the left band is not completely visible.

Even the most loaded "Porter" rides quickly and easily. Thus the driver practically does not feel gravity of the car. Small dimensions give the impression of being inside a normal "car".

pros

The car has a number of advantages:

• The possibility of driving with the category "B" (passenger cars);
• A small carrying capacity makes it possible to pass where other trucks are prohibited;
• Excellent maneuverability and adaptability to the saturated urban traffic due to a decent turn radius of 4.7 m;
• Low fuel consumption;
• Capacity of the body;
• Low loading height and flap sides;
• Reliable steel frame;
• Quiet engine operation;
• Rare breakages.

Minuses

Disadvantages of a mini truck:

• Side mirrors with a "short" visibility;
• The location of the battery in a prominent place, which greatly increases the likelihood of its theft.

"Hyundai Porter" is an excellent option for urban cargo transportation related to the management of small and medium-sized businesses. The car has a number of advantages over analogues in its segment, which makes it quite attractive. The Korean automaker did everything to ensure that the driver was focused on the road and was not distracted by extraneous noise, discomfort and low vehicle handling.