Some vehicles are built for speed, others for comfort, and then you get those that are made to labour like light commercial vehicles such as the Hyundai H100.
The flatbed Hyundai H100 has silently been carrying a large part of the South African economy; it's the best-selling one-tonner commercial vehicle in the country, according to NAAMSA reports. From hauling furniture and gardening equipment to helping small businesses establish themselves with reliable transport, the H100 is a major contributor to our economy.
With its basic approach to motoring, this workhorse tackles jobs with ease and makes driving a pleasure with neat little features inside and out.
The Hyundai H100, or Hyundai Porter as it's known in other countries, was originally released in 1977 as the Hyundai HD1000. It was designed to be a minibus and a truck, with its uses ranging from people-carrier to ambulance to flatbed.
Hyundai discontinued the HD1000 in 1981 but revived the name in 1986 with the second-generation model – a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Delica. The design and purpose of the vehicle remained the same.
Hyundai introduced the third-generation H100 in 1996 with updated body styling, and two-door truck and four-door van versions being made available.
The fourth generation was released in 2004 and is the current model available today.
With the H100, Hyundai South Africa focuses largely on small business owners who need a reliable and versatile vehicle for everyday operations.
The large flatbed offers one ton of loading space with a folding rear gate which provides easy access. The large cabin offers loads of interior space, and practical plastic and cloth materials cover the interior, making it easy to clean and manage.
The entry-spec Hyundai H100 2.6 Euro II C/C engine produces 58 kW and 167 Nm of torque and has an average fuel cycle of 10.2 L/100 km. It produces 238 g/km of CO2 emissions.
Hyundai South Africa offers the H100 at all of their dealerships located across South Africa. Use the online dealership locator on the Hyundai South Africa website to find your nearest branch.
Hyundai offers their Finance Assist service which helps buyers create an instalment agreement that suits their budgets, with an optional balloon payment if they like, on new Hyundai H100 models.
The base Hyundai H100 2.6 Euro II C/C retails from R269,900.
Alternatively you can use our car quotes tool to get discounted quotes from accredited dealers.
Hyundai South Africa offers a range of value-added products including Adcover, Deposit Cover, vehicle tracking services, tyre and rim cover, and RenewTech, which fixes minor dents and scratches on the vehicle's body.
Ctrack, the vehicle tracking and recovery agency, listed Hyundai among their top 10 highest theft risk automotive brands in South Africa. This could negatively affect the price of Hyundai H100 car insurance quotes. Don't let that stop you from getting this versatile light commercial vehicle though. Using our website, you can get several Hyundai H100 car insurance quotes online in just a few minutes and find the insurer that offers the best insurance deal for your Hyundai H100.
The Hyundai H100 comes standard with a five-year/150,000 km motor warranty and an additional two-year/50,000 km warranty is automatically included. This runs alongside their five-year/160,000 km anti-perforation warranty and five-year/150,000 km roadside assistance plan.
The H100 service plan is valid for three-years/60,000 km, with service intervals every 10,000 km, making it an excellent and affordable choice for small business owners.
Sources: Hyundai South Africa, Wikipedia, Car Mag, Cars Mag
Prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing this article. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or medical advice.
