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Hyundai N-1: Minivan with great opportunities

Of course, they do not judge the comfort of the liner from the cockpit. Meanwhile, the Hyundai H-1 has not only enormous possibilities for transforming the salon, but also by no means modest dynamic characteristics. He is fast and vague, and if he finds himself in the left row, this does not cause irritation, as in the case of some impudent gazelle.

Such abilities are reflected in the appearance of the N-1. He is by no means small, but does not look clumsy, but rather muscular and swift. ANFAS A little slanting headlights, an original grate of the radiator, protruding forward, a powerful bumper with predatory vents of air intakes. The hood is lowered at about the same angle as the windshield. These dynamic lines end with a spoiler on the trunk lid with a built-in stop signal.

Salon designer

The driver's seat, as in most minivans, is located quite high, but it is convenient to sit down, and adjustments make it possible to take the desired position, although the steering column moves only by vertical. The front glass and mirrors are equipped with electric drives, which is included in the standard equipment. All controls are at hand, and next to the steering column there is a button responsible for the operation of the fan for the rear passengers. Indeed, why heat or cool the entire salon, if there is no one behind.

The sliding side door and a convenient footboard facilitate the landing of passengers. On two rows of seats behind the driver, six people can comfortably accommodate. But the whole charm is that you can put up the salon depending on the purpose that the owner pursues. The seats are easy to turn face to each other, arranging something like a room for negotiations on wheels. The rear seats also unfold, fold or completely remove from the cabin. You can generally leave only two places for the driver and the front passenger, turning the Hyundai N-1 into a van for transporting goods. But even in the passenger version, when completely loading in the luggage compartment, there will be a lot of room for luggage. In addition, there are many pockets, compartments and niches for any little things in the cabin.

Light in nature

In its running qualities, the Hyundai N-1 is very close to cars. For example, I was simply delighted with his maneuverability. And then to say: the designers managed to make the rear -wheel drive minivan a little less than five meters in a length of 5.6 m! This is also facilitated by light steering, which, at the same time, has a good feedback. With speed in the turns, the steering wheel is heavier and demonstrates its sharpness. Although this is absolutely no for a car of this class, I decided to experience its capabilities, having passed the turns with a good skid a couple of times. Even in such situations, the machine was perfectly controlled, easily returning to the desired trajectory.

From Hyundai, even despite its appearance, you still do not expect special agility. And in vain: this is a minivan with the character of a sprinter, more than once during the trip, causing puzzled glances of the dashings. It is not difficult for to get him to start with a slip. Moreover, the moderately tough clutch pedal allows you to feel great when the torque of the power unit reaches the wheels. Although the dynamics data are not given, I can testify that they are very good.

Moreover, the acceleration will be confident and uniform if you switch the transmission of the mechanical 5-speed checkpoint in time. Fortunately, no problems are quite short, and it is almost impossible to make a mistake in choosing a speed. Settings of suspensions are also arranged for active movement. Even on the bends, the rolls of the body are not large. At the same time, the leading tense conversation, the rear passengers will not complain about road pods and irregularities, since they swallow almost imperceptibly. That is, in the sense of comfort, minivan is quite comparable to a good class car.

But rectangular side mirrors like a truck. And this is a big plus: it is easy to navigate in the city stream and park. At the same time, when parking, it is not required to lower them -elevated wheels and so you can see.

Formation of the market

It is worth noting that in terms of the dynamics of sales growth in developed Hyundai markets in the first three. This, of course, contributes to the obvious desire of the company to change the traditional attitude to its products. The latest models in which relations are inferior to competitors from Europe and America. Yes, and the prices can no longer be called dumping, they slowly but surely approach the middle INSTO. N-1 will cost the future owner in the amount of 25417 to 31,206 dollars, depending on the configuration and the power unit. This means that the Korean minivan will have to enter into a rather strict fight against cars such as Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Dodge Caravan, Renault Espace and VW Caravelle. It seems that Hyundai has a chance, if not to win, then it is worthy to participate in a market competition. Moreover, the main trump card in this game can be not only the price, but also the attractive cost of spare parts and service. In addition, there is every reason to believe that the demand for minivans in Russia, as well as in many other countries, will grow.

Andrey Osipov

Source: Newspaper "Automobile Izvestia" [No. 3 (6), 2002]