Hyundai Porter

The Hyundai Porter (Hangul:현대 포터), also known as the Hyundai H-100, is a pickup truck produced and built by the Hyundai Motor Company.[1]

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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)

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/L300 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.

Third Generation (1993)

The third 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.

The 1993 Porter was available with a regular cab, an extended cab, or a double cab. The engine was called the Cyclone D4BX,[2] a Hyundai built version of Mitsubishi's 4D56 2.5 liter diesel four-cylinder.

Fourth Generation (1996)

The fourth generation, called the New Porter, was launched in March 1996.

Fifth Generation (2004)

The fifth generation is called the Porter II. In South Korea, Porter II is available with single-cabin and double-cabin model.

Specification (in South Korean model):

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The vehicle is also built in Pakistan where it is known as the Hyundai Shehzore. In Brazil, it is built in the city of Anápolis and sold as the Hyundai HR. In the Mexican market, it is sold as the Dodge H-100.

In Malaysia, it is locally assembled as the Inokom Lorimas AU26.

In South Africa, where the Porter has been marketed since 1997, it is marketed as the Hyundai Bakkie.[3]

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References

  1. ^ "About: Hyundai Porter". Hyundai Porter. http://www.hyundaiporter.com/. Retrieved 2008-08-22. 
  2. ^ "Porter 93". TradeKOREA.com. KITA (Korea International Trade Association. http://www.tradekorea.com/product-detail/P00015466/Porter_93.html. Retrieved 2011-08-14. 
  3. ^ "New Hyundai Tipper Right For the Job". TruckWatch. Johannesburg, South Africa: FleetWatch Magazine. 2003. http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/previous/TW2003/Hyundai/index.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-14.