Hyundai Porter

Hyundai Porter

2004 Hyundai Porter
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai H-100
Production	1977–present
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea
Class	Mid-size pickup truck & van
Layout	FR layout

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.

First generation (1977–1981)

First generation

Also called	Hyundai HD1000
Production	1977–1981
Body style	2-door truck 4-door truck 3-door van 4-door van

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 (1986–1995)

Second generation

Also called	Mitsubishi L300 Mitsubishi Delica
Production	1986–1995
Body style	2-door truck 4-door truck 3-door van 4-door van

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.

Upgrade

1993–1996 Porter Double Cab

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 four-cylinder engine was called the Cyclone D4BX, a Hyundai built version of Mitsubishi's 4D56 2.5 liter diesel four-cylinder.

Third generation (1996–2003)

Third generation

Also called	Hyundai Bakkie (South Africa)
Production	1996–2003
Body style	2-door truck 4-door truck 3-door van 4-door van

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

Fourth generation (2004–present)

Fourth generation

Also called	Hyundai Porter II Hyundai H-100 Inokom Lorimas AU26 (Malaysia) Dodge H-100 (Mexico) Hyundai Bakkie (South Africa) Hyundai HR (Brazil) Hyundai Shehzore (Pakistan)
Production	2004–present
Assembly	Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia (Inokom) Pakistan, Ulsan, South Korea Anápolis, Brazil
Body style	2-door pickup truck (double cabin & regular cabin)
Engine	2,497 cc (2.5 L) I4 D4CB CRDi (Common Rail Direct Injection)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,430 mm (single cabin), 2,640 mm (double cabin)
Length	4,760-4,795 mm (Single cabin), 5,085-5,120 mm (double cabin)
Width	1,740 mm
Height	1,965 mm

The fourth 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):

• Maximum power@rpm: 126 ps @ 3,800 rpm
• Maximum torque@rpm: 25.5 kg.m@1,500-3,250 rpm
• Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres

Names

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 Mexico, 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.

See also

• Mitsubishi Delica
• Hyundai Grace