Hyundai H350 van ready to take on Transit, Trafic

Hyundai is expending its horizons with its first large van targeted at the European market: the new H350.

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Designed to compete in the fiercly contested large Euro van market, the new monocoque-chassis Hyundai H350 is available in two body lengths: 5.5m and 6.2m.

The H350 is available with a 2.5-litre common rail turbo-diesel motor in two states of tune: standard (110kW/373Nm) and high power (125kW/422Nm). This is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels.

Available tech includes electric windows, heated wing mirrors, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, a 4.2-inch colour display in the instrument cluster, sat nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth hands-free, iPod connectivity, an 8-inch entertainment and nav display, reversing camera, lane departure warning, hill start assistance, and parking sensors.

The front seats can accommodate either two or three persons. In addition to the 3.5-tonne GVW cargo van, the H350 will also be available as a 4-tonne passenger bus that can either 14 or 15 people.

Dimensions

(Details specific to the 6.2m version are listed in brackets)
Length: 5,515mm (6,195mm)
Width: 2,038mm
Height: 2,685mm (2,690mm)
Wheelbase: 3,435mm (3,670mm)
Front overhang: 990mm
Rear overhang: 1,090mm (1,535mm)
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.25
Min turning radium: 12.6m

Payload details

Gross vehicle weight (GVM): 3,500kg
Gross payload: 1,336-1,365kg (1,233-1,262kg)
Kerb weight: 2,135-2,164kg (2,238-2267kg)
Max front axle weight: 2,240kg
Max rear axle weight: 2,240kg
Max trailer weight (braked): 2,500kg
Max trailer weight (unbraked): 750kg
Max load length: 3,100mm (3,780mm)
Max load width: 1,795mm
Load space between wheel arches: 1,380mm
Loading height: 695mm (700mm)
Load volume: 10.5 cubic metres (12.9 cubic metres)
Side door entry width: 1,279mm
Side door entry height: 1,937mm
Rear door entry width: 1,538mm
Rear door entry height: 1,810mm