Hyundai Starex

Hyundai Starex
Overview
Production	1997-present
Body and chassis
Class	Van
Body style	4-door van
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai H-100

The Hyundai Starex is a van built by the Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.

First generation models were known in Europe as the Hyundai H-1 and as the Hyundai H-200 in the Netherlands. For the second generation, Australian-market model are sold as the Hyundai iLoad (cargo version) and Hyundai iMax (people mover version), and in Europe as the Hyundai i800. European models, like those in Australia are differentiated as the Hyundai H-1 Cargo (cargo version) and Hyundai H-1 Travel (people mover version)

Starex is also produced in China under the name Jac Refine by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile since 2002 under Hyundai licence. It's very successful with market share about 20% [1]. From 2003 to 2008, it has consecutively won "Year's MPV" and "The Best Official Car" from 2004 to 2008. In 2007, it was gained "The Best MPV" and "The Best MPV for Government" [2].

First generation (1997–2007)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Hyundai H-1 Hyundai Satellite Hyundai H-200
Production	1997-2007
Body and chassis
Related	Hyundai Libero

The Starex was offered available in a wide range of configurations, including minivan (MPV) and minibus, van, pick-up, taxi, and ambulance. It had used a 2.5 SOHC 8 valve turbodiesel engine that has an output of 85 horsepower (63 kW) at 4000 rpm and 170 nm of torque. It offered ABS, LSD and an optional 4 speed automatic transmission, back up sensors and a driver's airbag. It has 10 or 12 seat configuration. Starex/H-1 2000 version offered much more with a new front fascia, a new 2.5 DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection turbo diesel engine that had an output of 123 horsepower (92 kW) and 360 nm of torque. The 3rd generation sports an all new body and two engine types: a base 2.5SOHC 8 valve turbo diesel engine with 101 horsepower (75 kW) and 232 nm of torque and another 2.5DOHC 16 valve commonrail direct injection with variable geometry turbo with a class leading 174 horsepower (130 kW) and 402 nm of torque. Top of the line model features a leather interior an overhead console and immobilizer. Aluminum accents, split, folding seats, all power features, climate control, keyless entry and DVD player with 6 speakers are standard.

Second generation (2008–present)

Second generation
Hyundai H-1 (second generation)
Overview
Also called	Hyundai Grand Starex Hyundai i800 Hyundai H-1 Hyundai H-1 Travel Hyundai H-1 Cargo Hyundai iLoad Hyundai iMax Dodge H100 Van/Wagon (Mexico)
Production	2008-present

The 2nd-generation vehicle was introduced as the Grand Starex with larger dimensions and much stronger CRD-i engine.