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Hyundai H-1. Price: from 1 008 900 rub. On sale: since the summer of 2008
Korean brands step on the heels of eminent brands. The quality is good, and the prices are lower. The new Hyundai H-1 minibus is ready to argue with competitors such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. But such a statement would be unfounded without trials in Dmitrov
The first Hyundai H-1 appeared in 1996. Then there was a second generation, now the turn has reached the third. At the same time, we are dealing with a fundamentally new car, where everything looks different: appearance, salon, and the entire technical part. The exterior of the first, yes, perhaps the second generation in today's realities seems obsolete. The new H-1 seemed to throw an expensive, okayed jacket. Of course, it was not without copying elements, but it was done neatly and with taste. Yes, and it makes no sense to reinvent the bike.
So, about the design. It turned out to be restrained-strict. Large head optics, stuffy wheel arches, an abundance of additional stamping, giving the body of dynamism. The new appearance is very universal. Thanks to the work of car artists from Korea, this Hyundai is suitable as a family car, it can be a service car for the boss or deliver employees to the airport. The novelty has several types of bodies, but so far only one version of the eight -seater passenger with complete glazing is available in Russia.
There are only two sets, and the differences between them are insignificant. To the abundant list of basic options, such as airbags, ABS+EBD, disk brakes for all wheels and cast discs, the ESP stabilization system, rudder and lever KP, sliding windows for rear passengers, as well as the possibility of a two -tone, are added to the top version, the decoration of the ESP. Body painting. The difference in price is 31,000 rubles. (1 008 900 versus 1 039 900 rub.).
In the interior decoration, practical materials are used, which, despite the relative cheapness, look very solid. Landing the Hyundai H-1 mini-wan is convenient and similar to landing in a passenger car. True, you sit higher and you see further. The range of seats is significant, so drivers of different physique will be able to find a comfortable pose. Passengers are also not deprived of comfort and space. There are enough places in the legs and above your head, and you will not have to rub your shoulders. Each is provided with a separate full -fledged seat.
As for the transformation of the salon, belonging to the passenger class affects here. To load a large -sized cargo, you will have to spend a lot of time. But if large things, such as a refrigerator, have to be transported infrequently, then the luggage volume is quite enough.
You do not have to choose from engines. Hyundai H-1 is available with only one CRDI diesel engine. Its volume is 2.5 liters. Thanks to a turbocharger with altered geometry, the power reaches 170 liters. With. Toxicity standards comply with Euro 4 standards. From transmission, you can choose either 5 -speed mechanics or one of the machine guns. 4- and 5 -speed automatic transmission are an option.
With a mechanical KP, Hyundai H-1 accelerates very briskly. The programs are turned on clearly, though the moves of the KP lever are long. Tests at the Dmitrov Auto Poligon confirmed a successful selection of transfer numbers. According to the passport, acceleration to 100 km/h should occupy 14.5 s. In fact, a minibus weighing 2400 kg gains the first hundred faster for 11.9 s. An excellent result, given the mass and the fact that diesel is located under the hood.
An important factor, of course, is handling. It is especially relevant for large cars applying for work as corporate transport. Our measurements have shown that Hyundai H-1 has tooth manageability. Given the dimensions and mass, it quite willingly performs maneuvers. On a short stop, the minibus showed not a very high input speed of 60 km/h. But at the exit, the speed was 45 km/h. And what is most interesting, this figure has not changed even in a loaded state. Slalle is overcome at a speed of 52 km/h, and a long rearrangement of 118 km/h. Good indicators for the bus. But it was not without a spoon of tar. The power steering does not cope with the loads. It quickly is heavier with frequent alternating loads, and with sharp maneuvering it is completely bitten. It is necessary to be prepared for this.
The weak side of the minibus is brakes. The norms are observed: with 100 km/h mini-ven stops for 42 m, with 140 km/h for 80 m. But with intense and prolonged braking, brake discs are prone to overheating. Naturally, the effectiveness is slightly reduced. If I had to brake sharply, then it is better to adhere to a calm pace. Soon the brakes are cooled, they are all disc and ventilated.
But you have to go quickly on a minibus infrequently, so comfort comes to the fore. Its component part is no doubt noise insulation. This indicator deserves praise. At idle, the sound in the cabin does not exceed 50 dB, and in the most noisy mode of movement in third gear reaches 74 dB, which does not exceed the norm.
Summing up, first of all, I want to say about two undoubted advantages of the novelty. Firstly, we are really dealing with the novelty, since the H-1 is completely unlike their predecessors. Secondly, the minibus differs from the nearest competitors with an acceptable price with good quality of execution.
Correspondence of time
Any new car must comply with the standards of both quality and technology. This is especially true for brands that are in the top of sales. The new generation of the Hyundai H-1 minibuses has a solid body and chassis design. A single-volume body has a developed design with programmed elements of deformation, which contribute to an increase in the degree of safety and a decrease in the load on passengers during a traffic accident. Pillows of safety pillows are also responsible for the safety of passengers. There are both front and lateral ones here. Considering that H-1 is a minibus and planting in it is appropriate, the driver’s airbags and the front passenger are double. Active safety, namely the brake system, is primarily represented by disc brakes in front and rear. To increase controllability in critical situations, the equipment provides for the installation of an anti -lock system with a system of distribution of brake efforts. To maintain dynamic equilibrium, the minibus is made by rear -wheel drive.

Details
Comfortable
All main controls are in one place, including the ESP shutdown button.
Important
A sip of fresh air is also available to the rear passengers thanks to the window in the sliding side doors.

Our assessment
H-1 is suitable for both family use and operation as a corporate car. A powerful and economical engine deserves praise. As for handling, the driver should not forget that the minibus in this regard is very different from cars.
Body
+ attractive design
mediocre transformation of the salon
Driving comfort
+ spacious salon and trunk
Strong tugging of the steering wheel
Power unit
+ acceptable fuel consumption
+ High moment on the bottom
Cherry properties
+ comfortable suspension
Krains
Safety
+ airbags, active and passive safety systems
Environmental friendliness
+ compliance with toxicity standards
 

 
Author: Maxim Egorov
Photo: Sergey Krestov
 

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [January 2009]