Hyundai H-1 Travel
The Hyundai H-1 Travel is a minivan van produced by Hyundai since 1997, based on the Mitsubishi Delica and offering a high range of configurations. Its success has been such that it was awarded “Minivan of the Year” between 2003 and 2008, “Best Official Car” from 2004 to 2008 and in 2007, it won the award for best “Minivan for the Government.”
We must emphasize that the Hyundai H-1 receives different names depending on the market in which it is found. In the Netherlands they call it the Hyundai H200; Hyundai iMax in the UK, and in continental Europe it is called the Hyundai i800. In China it is produced under the name JAC Refine, also under license from Hyundai.
This vehicle has a cargo version called H-1 Cargo, which currently has two generations.
First generation
Its birth took place in 1997, when Hyundai introduced its new mini van to continue the success of its brother, the light-duty truck, the Hyundai H100. This was offered for different markets and with a motorization according to it. For example, in Europe a 2.5-liter 8-valve 85hp turbodiesel engine was used. Instead, in the Latin American market, a 2.6-liter, 8-valve, 79-hp naturally aspirated diesel engine was offered. It optionally had a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The H-1 Travel of this first generation had configurations of 10 or 12 seats. His safety equipment met the minimum necessary requirements, such as an airbag for the driver or an anti-lock braking system.
In the year 2000, it underwent a restyling and began to mount a 2.6-liter 16-valve, 110 hp turbodiesel engine, for later, adding another 2.5-liter direct injection engine with 174 hp.
Second generation
B garlic Starex name, reached the second generation, starting from € 28,065. Offering new aesthetics and a stronger engine, this generation also garnered an extensive series of awards, such as “Fuel-efficient luxury minivan”, first place in “Fuel Efficiency” by Asia Auto Bosch, and award for “Best Minivan ”On the part of Asean Autocar.
Its current motorization has two diesel engines, the A2 of 2.5 liters (WGT) of 136 CV of maximum power and manual gearbox of 6 marches, and a A2 of 2.5 liters (VTG) of 170 CV; It has a 5-speed automatic transmission.
As for safety equipment, the Hyundai H-1 Travel has airbags for the pilot and co-pilot. Regarding its braking system, it includes discs on its rear and front wheels, and the ABS, EBD, ESP, BAS and TCS systems, which makes the braking process the best when the vehicle is at its maximum capacity. load. It also has electric stability control that gives better control of the car when emergency braking is needed.
In the second generation, the number of seats was lowered to 8, this being the only recoil aspect of the vehicle. But that does not make it less spectacular being truly comfortable for users.
Other accessories included in this model are its CD player, MP3 player and RCA and USB auxiliary connectors. A climate control on the passenger side to control temperature and fan speed, and a parking sensor in the rear bumper that emit an audible alarm when objects are detected that the driver cannot see.
The Hyundai H-1 Travel is the ideal van
This car undoubtedly deserves its success, as it can adapt to the needs of different consumers, making it one of the cars whose blend of comfort and simplicity is perfect.
With excellent dimensions, accessories that facilitate driving on long trips and much more. The Hyundai H-1 Travel is one of the great successes of the Korean brand with respect to the transport of cargo or people.
