Manufacturer Hyundai Assembly Ulsan, South Korea | Production 1977–present Layout FR layout F4 layout | |
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Also called Hyundai H-100
JAC Shuailing X Model years 1977–1981
1986–1996
1996–2004
2004–present | ||
The Hyundai Porter (Hangul:현대 포터), also known as the Hyundai H-100, is a pick-up truck produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1977.
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First generation (1977–1981)
The first generation, launched in January 1977, was called the Hyundai HD1000 and was available in both truck and minibus (3 and 12-seater van, ambulance) versions. The truck was called the Porter. The HD1000 was discontinued in 1981.
Second generation (1986–1996)
In November 1986, Hyundai revived the label with the introduction of the second generation Porter, which was now a rebadged licensed second generation Mitsubishi Delica (L300). While the third generation Delica was also built by Hyundai, it was known as the Grace and was marketed only as a van, in parallel with the Porter truck range. It was built with the following body styles: 2-door truck, 4-door truck, 3-door van and 4-door van.
Upgrade
The upgraded second generation was a facelifted version of the second generation model. Round headlights, a steering wheel from the 1991 Sonata, and the dashboard from the newer Grace, were the main differences. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150.
The 1993 Porter was available with a regular cab, an extended cab, or a double cab. The four-cylinder engine was called the Cyclone D4BX, a Hyundai built version of Mitsubishi's 4D56 2.5 liter diesel four-cylinder.
Third generation (1996–2004)
The third generation, called the New Porter, was launched in March 1996. It was built with the following body styles: 2-door truck, 4-door truck, 3-door van and 4-door van. In South Africa, it was known as the Hyundai Bakkie. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150. In Malaysia, it was known as Inokom AU26
Fourth generation (2004–present)
The fourth generation is called the Porter II. In South Korea, it is available as either a single-cabin, extended-cabin or a double-cabin model. The single-cab model is available with a choice of two wheelbases, 2,430 mm (95.7 in) or 2,640 mm (103.9 in); the extended-cab is limited to the longer wheelbase; and the double-cab is limited to the shorter wheelbase.
There is also a choice of two engines: a T2 (D4BB) 2.6-litre inline-four, common rail diesel engine, which develops a maximum power of 79 PS (58 kW) at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 17 kg·m (123 lb·ft) at 2,200 rpm; or an A2 2.5-litre I4 common rail turbo diesel engine which develops a maximum power of 130 PS (96 kW) at 3,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 26 kg·m (188 lb·ft) from 1,500–3,500 rpm.
In 2016, the Porter was the best-selling vehicle in South Korea, with 44,696 vehicles delivered domestically through May 2016 (compared to 39,779 units of the Hyundai Avante in the same period). Globally, Hyundai sold 99,743 Porters in 2015.