Hyundai’s sturdy H100 Bakkie a popular choice among many business owners
The Commercial Vehicles Division of Hyundai Automotive South Africa has begun the production of its popular H100 Bakkie from its assembly plant in Benoni, Gauteng.
POLOKWANE – The Commercial Vehicles Division of Hyundai Automotive South Africa has begun the production of its popular H100 Bakkie from its assembly plant in Benoni, Gauteng.
One of the main reasons why the 1,3 ton H100, or the ‘Bakkie’ as it is known in South Africa, was considered for local assembly is because it is one of the most successful vehicles in the local model range of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.
One of the popular solutions is the Hyundai H100 canopies, manufactured by Beekman, an Imperial subsidiary, that are designed to keep cargo protected from the elements as they are weather, fade and water resistant. The high-quality canopy also features a lockable rear door that keeps your cargo safe from theft and intruders. This canopy comes in three separate styles – the half door, full door and nose cone or space saver. There is a canopy that will suit every person’s business, no matter what the requirements.
The H100 runs on a tough 100 x 50 mm steel section ladder-frame chassis with a double wishbone and torsion bar front suspension, and leaf springs for extra load bearing at the rear.
A 2.6 litre naturally aspirated diesel engine is used as power plant for the H100’s rear-wheel drive setup. The four-cylinder 2.6D Euro II engine delivers its maximum power of 58 kW at 4 000 rpm and has a maximum torque of 167 Nm at 2 200 rpm through a five-speed gearbox to the rear wheels. The side impact bars, single moulded body panels and a variable cross-section cowl cross member are significant safety features in the sturdy H100.
The H100’s load space is designed for work with a lower deck height of just 775 mm and an unobstructed load area. This makes for fast and efficient work of loading and unloading cargo weights of up to 1 000 kg.
When the back of the centre front seat is folded forward, it features two cup holders and a tray between the driver and passenger. Documents, maps, or even light refreshments are easily stored and ready for use in the door mounted storage pockets. An air-conditioner for the cabin is available as an option.
Visit Imperial Select Polokwane Multifranchise’s Hyundai division today at 102 Tagore Street, Nirvana, Polokwane or contact any of the friendly Hyundai sales executives at (015) 292 9300 to become a proud owner of the durable Hyundai H100 Bakkie.
