Hyundai reveals its all-new H350 van

Over the past few years Hyundai has made a big impression on Europe’s car market. Now, with the imminent arrival of the H350, the Korean manufacturer could soon be doing something similar to the light commercial vehicle segment.

In panel van guise, the H350 has a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) and it can carry a payload of up to 1,365 kg (3,009 lbs).

Hyundai H350 Panel Van (2015) Front Side
2015 Hyundai H350.
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There’s a choice of 5,515 mm (18’ 1”) or 6,195 mm (20’ 4”) body lengths, with access to the rear being via a single sliding side-door and a pair of back doors that open to 180° or 270°.

The loadspace, which is separated from the cab by a steel bulkhead, measures 3,100 mm (10’ 2”) or 3,780 mm (12’ 5”) long, 1,955 mm (6’ 5”) high and 1,795 mm (5’ 11”) wide. Five Euro pallets can be accommodated in the stretched variant.

For operators that transport people rather than cargo, a bus version is available in 14- or 15-seat configurations. A flatbed truck completes the range.

Standard equipment includes Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights, a multi-function steering wheel, electric front windows, hill start assist and a rollover mitigation device.

The statuses of the audio system – which comprises a CD player and DAB digital radio – and trip computer are shown on a centrally-mounted 4.2” LCD screen. Order the optional Android-based satellite navigation and that display gets upgraded to an 8” item.

Powering the rear-wheel drive H350 is a 2.5 litre, four-cylinder, common-rail turbodiesel engine. Euro 5-compliant, it develops 147 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) with 373 Nm (275 lb/ft) of peak torque in normal tune.

If those figures aren’t sufficient, a higher output version produces 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) and 422 Nm (311 lb/ft). Both alternatives are combined with a six-speed manual transmission and, to help save fuel, a gear-shift indicator and stop-start system are fitted.

Taking a lead from Ford and its Transit, Hyundai is going to build the H350 in Turkey. European market launch dates and prices have yet to be announced.

Hyundai H350 Panel Van (2015) DashboardHyundai H350 Bus (2015) Rear Side

Hyundai H350 Panel Van (2015) SideHyundai H350 Bus (2015) Interior

Hyundai H350 Panel Van (2015) RearHyundai H350 Bus (2015) Front Side

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