Hyundai H1 engines
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Hyundai H-1, also known as GRAND STAREX, is a comfortable off-road minivan. In total for 2019, there are two generations of this car. The first generation was officially called Hyundai Starex and has been produced since 1996. The second generation H-1 has been in production since 2007.
First generation Hyundai H1
Such cars were produced from 1996 to 2004. Currently, these cars can still be found on the used car market in good condition for a very reasonable price. Some people in our country say that this is the only alternative to the UAZ "loaf", of course, the "Korean" is more expensive, but also more comfortable.
Under the hood of the Hyundai H1, there were several different engines. The most powerful version of the "diesel" is a 2,5 liter D4CB CRDI with 145 horsepower. There was a simpler version of it - a 2,5 liter TD, producing 103 "horses". In addition, there is also a modest version of the internal combustion engine, its power is equal to 80 "mares".
For those who prefer gasoline as fuel, a 2,5-liter G4KE engine with 135 horsepower was offered. So there is a less powerful version of it (112 horsepower).
Restyling of the first generation Hyundai H1
This version was offered to customers from 2004 to 2007. Improvements were, but it is impossible to call them any significant or significant. If we talk about engines, then the line has not changed, all power units have migrated here from the pre-styling version. The car is good, at the moment it is quite common in the secondary market, motorists are happy to buy it.
Second generation Hyundai H1
The second generation of the car was released in 2007. It was a modern and comfortable car. If we compare with the first generation, then the novelty has changed dramatically. New optics appeared, the radiator grille and front bumper were updated. Now the car had two sliding side doors. The back door opened up. Inside it became more spacious and comfortable. Up to eight passengers can easily move by car. The gearshift lever is placed on the instrument console.
This car was equipped with two different power units. The first of these is a gasoline G4KE, its working volume is 2,4 liters with a power of 173 horsepower. Four-cylinder engine, runs on AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline. There was also a D4CB diesel engine. This is a turbocharged inline four. Its working volume was 2,5 liters, and the power reached 170 horsepower. This is an old motor from earlier versions, but modified and with alternative settings.
Restyling of the second generation Hyundai H1
This generation existed from 2013 to 2018. External changes have become a tribute to the times, they corresponded to auto fashion. As for the motors, they were saved again, but why change something that has proven itself very well? Reviews indicate that "diesel" can depart five hundred thousand kilometers before the first "capital". The figure is very impressive, it is especially pleasing that after a major overhaul, the motor is again ready to work for a long time. In general, the maintainability of the "Korean" pleases. As well as its comparative simplicity of the device.
For 2019, this is the newest variation of the car. This generation has been produced since 2017. The car is very chic both inside and out. Everything looks very modern and expensive. As for the motors, there are no changes. You can’t call this car affordable, but the times are such that there are simply no cheap cars now. But it is worth saying that the Hyundai H1 is cheaper than its competitors.
Machine Features
Cars can be equipped with automatic transmissions and "mechanics". They can be all-wheel drive or with rear-wheel drive. There are also many different interior layouts. For the Korean domestic market, the H1 can even be categorized as D for more than eight passengers.
Technical characteristics of motors
| Motor name | Working volume | Internal combustion engine power | fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4CB | 2,5 liters | 80/103/145/173 horsepower | Diesel |
| G4KE | 2,5 liters | 112/135/170 horsepower | Petrol |
Old diesel engines were not afraid of frost, but on new cars, engines can be capricious when starting in sub-zero temperatures. There are no such problems with gasoline engines, but they are voracious. In urban conditions, consumption can exceed fifteen liters per hundred kilometers. "Diesel" consumes about five liters less in urban conditions. As for the attitude towards Russian fuel, the new diesel internal combustion engines can find fault with low-quality fuel, but without much fanaticism.
General conclusion
It's a good car, no matter what generation.
It is important to find a car in decent condition. He has weak spots in the paintwork, but everything is solved by additional protection. At this point, pay attention. As for the mileage, everything is very difficult here. Many H1s were imported into Russia not quite officially. They were driven by "outbids" that twisted the real mileage. There is an opinion that these same people bought GRAND STAREX from the same cunning people in Korea, who also preliminarily engaged in manipulations before the sale, which reduced the numbers on the odometer.
The good news is that the car has a good “margin of safety” and it is being repaired, and most of the maintenance work can be done independently. Yes, this is a machine to which from time to time you need to put your hands on it and it has its own “childhood sores”, but they are not critical. An experienced Starex hobbyist fixes all this quickly and not too expensive. If you just want to drive a car and that's it, then this is not the option, he is sometimes naughty, if this is unacceptable for you, then it is better to look towards competitors who are noticeably more expensive. This car is suitable for family trips, and as a commercial vehicle. If you follow the car, then it will delight its owner and all his passengers.
