The Hyundai H-1 bus gets some fresh new features!
Hyundai’s popular H-1 Bus gets a makeover, featuring a new front grille and bumper design, new 16-inch alloy wheels and some other safety and convenience features!
The Hyundai H-1 Bus and its workhorse siblings, the H-1 Panel Van and H-1 Multicab – have undergone a mid-cycle makeover that has added a number of features to this people carrier, further entrenching its position as the leading seller in the segment.
A new front grille and bumper design, and new 16-inch alloy wheels are the new exterior features of the Hyundai H-1 bus range, while a new, redesigned centre fascia and instrument cluster enhances the interior of the range. The Panel Van will still be equipped with steel wheel rims.
Several new convenience and safety features have also been added to the 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, 9-seater Bus. These include:
- Folding-type key
- Bluetooth connectivity for the sound system with multifunction controls on the steering wheel
- Cruise control with controls on the steering wheel
- Full automatic air conditioner with climate control
- Glove box cooling
- A side airbag
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob covers
- An electric folding mirror
- An Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- Jam protection and auto down function for the driver side window
The 9-seater H-1 9-Bus has long been one of the most popular vehicles in the Hyundai line-up, with applications as a family vehicle as well as commercial use for businesses that require a car for transporting a number of people in luxurious comfort and safety.
“The H-1 has really been given quite an extension of its lifespan with the exterior enhancements and the addition of features on the inside. It is a good-looking vehicle that has not really aged since its launch 6 years ago, and it now has a few extra years that it can compete head on with the opposition,” says Stanley Anderson, marketing director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
More than 10 000 Hyundai H-1 busses have been sold in South Africa since the launch in 2009, showing how the Hyundai H-1 has dominated the South African market over the past few years.
There are two engine choices available:
- The 2359cc petrol engine, delivering 126 kW and 224 Nm, with its 5-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels.
- The second being a 2497cc turbo-charged diesel engine that can deliver up to 125 kW and 441 Nm.
The diesel variant has a few more luxury and safety features compared to the petrol derivative and uses a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
The prices of the Hyundai H-1 range are:
- H-1 2.5 turbo-diesel 9-seater Bus (auto) – R579 900
- H-1 2.4 petrol 9-seater Bus (manual) – R482 900
- H-1 2.5 turbo-diesel 6-seater Multicab – R492 900
- H-1 2.5 turbo-diesel 3-seater Panel Van – R441 900
Pricing includes Hyundai’s 5-year/150 000km warranty and roadside assistance plan, as well as a 5-year/90 000km service plan.