"Hyundai Porter": specifications, photos, reviews and price

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

What should be a city truck? It should be small in size, but at the same time be quite roomy, maneuverable and powerful enough. The Hyundai Porter fits this description perfectly.

Last generation

The fourth generation of the mini-truck was presented in January 2004 in Korea. It immediately attracted entrepreneurs involved in freight transportation, as the car was in many ways superior to its competitors.

The first and main advantage of the Hyundai Porter is its readiness to work in heavy traffic with frequent parking and maneuvers, which is very important for city driving. The mini truck can be used to transport various goods. Another plus is the variability of the car: it is available in several trim levels with different platforms, which allows you to choose the version you need.

The second major advantage is the high quality of its assembly. The basis of the mini-truck is a reliable frame structure. The car has a spacious three-seater cabin, under whichthere 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 the trouble-free operation of the car for many years. The reduced loading height makes it much easier to load and unload 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. Any driver who spends more than eight hours a day behind the wheel is seriously tired, so the Koreans paid more attention to the issue of comfortable driving.

Interior and exterior

With the fourth generation Hyundai Porter, more changes have taken place inside. Outside, the car has changed little. The basic equipment of the "Hyundai Porter" (refrigerator) includes a power steering wheel, heated side mirrors, central locking, air conditioning, power windows, two "spare tires" and a tool box. It should also be noted that the cost of "Porter" is significantly lower than many trucks in this segment.

Although there are three seats in the car, only two people can sit comfortably. If necessary, the middle chair can be transformed into a table, which is very practical. The developers of the model have provided enough space for the driver and passenger legs.

Interior decoration and interior equipment createthe impression of being in a car. Particularly noteworthy is the high build quality of interior parts, which is rare 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. Inside, there is cheap, but pleasant to the touch plastic.

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

Compared to its predecessor, the new items have increased glass, fog lights, side mirrors and doors. This contributed to the improvement of the driver's visibility.

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

Engine, transmission, suspension

All cars sold on the domestic market are equipped with a turbodiesel with a 5-speed manual transmission. This tandem provides a small fuel consumption of the car. For 100 km of road, the average consumption in a combined driving cycle is 10-11 liters of diesel fuel. Shifting is smooth and precise.

The car is equipped with an independent spring suspension at the front, and a dependent spring suspension at the rear. On thethe rear wheels of the mini-truck are equipped with drum brakes, and the front ones with disc brakes. Practice shows that the car is suitable for driving on our roads. The suspension works great, "swallowing" small and medium bumps without causing discomfort to the driver. It is worth noting that the characteristics of this model are rare for a truck.

"Hyundai Porter". Specifications
Manufacturer	South Korea
Body	Pickup
Number of seats	3
Engine displacement, cm3	2497
Engine power, hp/rev. min.	126/3800
Maximum speed, km/h	160
Drive	rear
Transmission	5MT
Fuel	diesel
Consumption per 100 km	10, 5 l
Total length, mm	4750
Width, mm	1690
Height, mm	1930
Road clearance, mm	150
Gross weight,kg	2880
Tank volume, l	65

On the road

Turning the ignition key is not accompanied by the "roar" of the diesel engine, as is often the case on these cars. The driver will feel only a slight tremor. Car "Hyundai Porter" maneuverable and frisky. It starts easily even on a hill.

The truck has good handling, quickly responds to turning the steering wheel or pressing the pedal. Among the minuses, side mirrors with “short” visibility should be noted: when overtaking, the left lane is not completely visible.

Even the most loaded "Porter" goes quickly and easily. At the same time, the driver practically does not feel the weight of the car. The small size gives the impression that you are inside an ordinary "passenger car".

Pros

The car has a number of advantages:

• possibility to control a driver with category "B" (cars);
• small load capacity makes it possible to pass where other trucks are prohibited;
• excellent maneuverability and adaptability to busy urban traffic thanks to a decent turning radius of 4.7m;
• low fuel consumption;
• body capacity;
• low loading height and tailgates;
• durable steel frame;
• quiet engine operation;
• rare breakdowns.

Cons

Disadvantages of a mini truck:

• lateralmirrors with "short" visibility;
• Location of the battery in a conspicuous place, which greatly increases the likelihood of its theft.

"Hyundai Porter" is an excellent option for urban transportation associated with 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 has done everything to ensure that the driver is focused on the road and is not distracted by extraneous noise, discomfort and poor vehicle controllability.