First generation (1977–1981) The first generation, launched in March 1977, was called the Hyundai HD1000 and was available as a truck or as a minibus (3 and 12-seater van, ambulance, introduced in January 1978). The truck was marketed as the Porter. It used the chassis of the first generation
Ford Transit, but with locally developed, angular bodywork reminiscent of Japanese commercial vehicles from the period. The HD1000 was discontinued in 1981, subsequent to a government imposed rationalization drive; Hyundai was only allowed to build passenger automobiles as a result. The first generation used the
Perkins 4.108 diesel engine, displacing and producing .
Second generation (1986–1996) 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 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. It was built with the following body styles: 2-door
truck, 4-door
truck, 3-door
van and 4-door
van.
Upgrade The upgraded second 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. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150. The 1993 Porter was available with a regular cab, an extended cab, or a double cab. The diesel
four-cylinder engine was called the Cyclone D4BX, a Hyundai-built version of Mitsubishi's
4D56 2.5 liter four-cylinder.
Third generation (1996–2004) The third generation, called the New Porter that based on
Hyundai Grace, was launched in March 1996. It was built as a 2- and 4-door
truck and a 3- and 4-door
van. In South Africa, it was known as the Hyundai Bakkie. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150. In Malaysia, it was known as Inokom Lorimas. In Pakistan, it entered production in 1999 and was called the Hyundai Shehzore.
Fourth generation (2004–present) }} The fourth generation is called the Porter II. In South Korea, it is available in either a single-cab, extended-cab or double-cab models. The single-cab model is available with a choice of two wheelbases, or ; the extended-cab is limited to the longer wheelbase; and the double-cab is limited to the shorter wheelbase. There is also a choice of two engines: a
T2 (D4BB) 2.6-litre
inline-four,
diesel engine, which develops a maximum power of at 4,000
rpm and a maximum torque of at 2,200 rpm; or an
A2 2.5-litre I4 common rail turbo diesel engine which develops a maximum power of at 3,800 rpm and a maximum torque of from 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. In January 2012, the facelifted Porter was launched in South Korea. Engine power was increased to 133 hp, 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmissions replaced the former 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. Also the steering wheel design was updated. Safety features like airbags and reverse parking sensor were added. Convenience features such as steering wheel audio controls, a 7-inch navigation screen, hipass rear view mirror, Bluetooth handsfree were added. In August 2013, a
four-wheel drive variant was added to the lineup, available only with a manual transmission. Due to the introduction of new regulations, tire pressure monitoring system, stability control and anti-lock braking became standard on every variant since 2015. But driver airbag is still optional instead of 4WD variant which doesn't offers driver airbag as option. Also, passenger side airbag and navigation option was added. On August 26, 2016, euro 6 model was revealed. Beige color option was added and driver airbag get standard on every RWD variant. Passenger side airbag gets standard on top trim variants. In 2016, the Porter was the best-selling vehicle in South Korea, with 44,696 vehicles delivered domestically through May 2016 (compared to 39,779 units of the
Hyundai Avante in the same period). Globally, Hyundai sold 99,743 Porters in 2015. In October 2019, the Hyundai Class-1 Modern
Jeepney in the Philippines, which is based on the H100, was released as part of the
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