Hyundai Iload 2010 News

The Hyundai iLoad van and iMax eight-seat shuttle get more fuel-efficient diesel engines and a new six-speed manual transmission.Petrol model prices remain unchanged, starting at $29,990 for the iLoad and $37,290 for the iMax. The diesels start at $34,990 for the iLoad and $39,990 for the iMax.The new engines are 2.5-litre CRDi turbo diesels with either a wastegate turbo or a variable geometry turbo mated to a new six-speed manual transmission.In iLoad configuration this delivers 8.0 L/100km, a 6 per cent reduction in fuel consumption; while the uprated 2.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel engine and five-speed automatic transmission combination achieve 8.8L/100km, an 8 per cent improvement. The iMax minibus uses a tad more.In the manual, the diesel engine's peak torque now starts earlier in the rev range from 1500 rpm through to 2500 rpm. Peak power is either 100kW (wastegate) or 125kW for the variable geometry turbo engine on automatic models. This unit generates some 441Nm of torque.Hyundai design and manufacture their own transmissions in-house.The new six-speed manual gearbox utilises multi-cone synchronisers for improved shift quality, and includes a button-operated reverse gear lock-out to provide further ease of operation. The short stroke of the transmission ensures a quick and accurate shift action to further enhance the economy of the driveline.The iLoad can handle up to two pallets with ease within its 4.3 cubic metre capacity, while offering seating for three or up to six in crew van configuration. For moving people plus their lifestyle accessories and luggage, iMax is a class leader. With flexible eight-seat capacity, plus plenty of stowage space behind the third row and a well thought out, comfortable and well-appointed interior including dual-zone air conditioning, to ensure occupants travel in space and comfort. 

Most makes and models did better than a year earlier, as customers snapped up everything from cheap Korean imports to value-priced local family cars.  Long-term price leader Hyundai did best of the best, lifting its sales by 67.7 per cent to hit an all-time high for the Korean carmaker.Hyundai has been in Australia since 1986 but has never had a better January, thanks partly to its $13,990 Getz but also the successful i30 and iLoad van.  The locally-made Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore and Toyota Camry-Aurion went up by 15.4 per cent, with the Falcon doing much better as sales lifted from 1630 to 2318.Only two of the top-10 brands went backwards, with Mitsubishi falling 50 sales short of its 2009 result and dropping to seventh in the rankings and Honda sliding all the way to ninth after losing more than 2000 sales for the month.  The overall sales improvement for January was 11.6 per cent over a year earlier, according to official VFacts sales numbers released yesterday, a hopeful reflection of the local economic recovery from the global financial crisis.The monthly total was also helped by carryover deliveries from the showroom rush in December, when business buyers raced to take advantage of the Federal government's investment allowance.The Holden Commodore was Australia's favourite car again in January with Toyota on top overall, followed by Holden, Ford, Mazda and Hyundai.  "This is a strong result. New-car affordability is better than ever and has been further enhanced by the tariff cut on many imported vehicles,” the chief executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Andrew McKellar, said yesterday.“New car buyers have effectively been handed a ‘tax cut’ and many brands have moved quickly to reduce prices or increase vehicle specifications."AUSTRALIA'S FAVOURITE CARSJanuary, 20101. Holden Commodore 32412. Mazda3 32233. Toyota HiLux 29974. Toytoa Corolla 27115. Ford Falcon 23186. Holden Cruze 22187. Hyundai i30 21168. Hyundai Getz 17179. Mitsubishi Lancer 158810. Toyota Yaris 1562* Source: VFacts

And in the case of Hyundai, the Korean carmaker's sharp pricing has bolstered its 2009 sales start as popular rivals plunge into the red. Hyundai is the only volume brand to post a sales lift last month compared with the same period last year. Two months into the sales year and Hyundai is 9.3 per cent up over the same period last year. Its success is in stark contrast to its Korean ally and other budget carmaker, Kia. Kia sales are down 20 per cent this year. With 4151 vehicles sold, Hyundai achieved a 5.9 per cent market share last month, the company's best result since the factory took over distribution in 2003. Director of sales and marketing, Kevin McCann, says more consumers are getting the value message. Of the Hyundai models, the budget Getz and small i30 performed strongly, helped by the iLoad and iMax. The i30 had its best-ever result with 1234 sold. With the exception of Hyundai, Audi and Jaguar, the economic downturn is ravaging local carmakers and most imports. Audi lifted its share 5.4 per cent and Jaguar by 22 per cent, largely on the back of the success of its XF sedan. Fiat and Dodge also had spikes on the back of big incentives. Sales were down across all segments and fleets, which normally return to the market in February, were noticeably absent. Of the three local volume players Toyota remains market leader but had a 31 per cent sales drop last month, selling 14,274 vehicles compared to 20,703 in February 2008. Holden was down 27 per cent and Ford 21 per cent for the month. The Commodore and Aurion were the biggest local big six losers in February, down 22 per cent and 48 per cent respectively compared to February 2008. However, the Commodore managed to snatch back No1 sales spot off the Mazda3. In January the Commodore was overtaken by the Mazda3, but it reclaimed top billing last month, with 3376 sales. Mazda3 was second with 2989 sales. The FG Falcon came in fifth behind the Toyota Corolla and HiLux. Economic uncertainty is also hitting the luxury segment this year. Mercedes-Benz sales are down 22 per cent, BMW 21 per cent, Alfa Romeo 52 per cent, Lexus 30 per cent, Volvo 30 per cent and VW 13 per cent. Sportscar maker Porsche has taken a big hit, with sales down 47 per cent. However, auto analyst David Gelb of KPMG warns that comparisons between the first half of 2008 and January and February this year are relative because the first six months of 2008 was a bumper sales period. "In this market you'd have to be a brave person to make any predictions that provide any credibility," he says.   TOP TEN MAKES (*February) 1 Toyota 14,274 2 Holden 9029 3 Ford 7396 4 Mazda 6376 5 Nissan 4441 6 Mitsubishi 4301 7 Hyundai 4151 8 Honda 3445 9 Subaru 2848 10 Volkswagen 2443   TOP SELLERS 1 Holden Commodore 3376 2 Mazda 3 2989 3 Toyota Corolla, 2769 4 Toyota HiLux, 2619 5 Ford Falcon, 2386 6 Hyundai Getz 1583 7 Toyota Camry 1564 8 Mitsubishi Lancer 1551 9 Toyota Yaris, 1548 10 Hyundai i30 1234  

Hyundai is entering the booming light commercial vehicle market and will debut its new iLoad vans at the Brisbane International Motor Show.