Hyundai Trajet

Hyundai Trajet
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Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Trajet XG (South Korea) Hyundai Highway Van (The Netherlands) Hyundai Trajet GL8 (Indonesia, 8 seater version)
Production	1999–2008
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Bekasi, Indonesia (2001-2008)
Body and chassis
Class	Large MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Hyundai-Kia Y4
Related	Hyundai Sonata (EF) Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) Kia Optima/Magentis Kia Sedona
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L Sirius I4 petrol 2.0L Beta I4 petrol 2.7L Delta V6 petrol 2.0L VM Motori CRDI I4 diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length	4,695 mm (184.8 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Santamo
Successor	Hyundai Entourage

The Hyundai Trajet (Hangul: 현대 트라제 ; pronounced as tra-jay, derived from the French word, meaning "travel from one point to another"), ) is an 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle that was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company between 1999 and 2008. The series was launched in 1999 with the 2.0 GSI models and a choice of gasoline, diesel or LPG power, followed by the limited edition SE 2.7 V6 in 2001.

The Trajet models have three rows of seats. A variety of seating configurations allows for extra luggage space, and the seats can be removed to accommodate larger items. The front seats can rotate through 180 degrees to face the passengers at the back when the car is stationary, and the back seats can also be turned into tables, making a virtual office space or picnic area.

Hyundai stated that Hyundai Starex is not the Trajet's successor, because the Grand Starex is not a minivan. The Kia-based Entourage is the closest thing to direct successor, but it is only available in a limited number of markets. The Trajet competed in the same market segment as Kia Carnival and Toyota Sequoia.

Standard equipment for the 2.0 GSI and 2.0 CRTD GSI (diesel version) included driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS with EBD, power steering, seat belt pre-tensioners, front and rear air conditioning, electric front and rear windows, stereo RDS radio/CD unit, double folding second and third row seats (second and third row seats are removable), and sliding outer seats on second row.

The Trajet price range for the UK market started at £15,495 for the 2.0 GSI manual, rising to £18,345 for the 2.0 CRTD SE Automatic. With around £2,400 worth of extra equipment for only £1,000 more than the cost of the 2.0 GSI, however, the Trajet SE came with a DVD player, privacy glass, SmartNav satellite navigation, and reversing sensors as standard. It was available with gasoline or diesel engines, and manual or automatic transmissions, with prices starting at £16,495.

With the launch of the SE 2.7 V6, all previous Trajet models were upgraded. The gasoline 2.0 GSI benefited from the CVVT engine previously seen in the Coupe, increasing power from 133 to 139 bhp (99 to 104 kW), while CO₂ emissions fell from 223 g/km to 208 g/km. Fuel consumption was also improved — the combined figure (average consumption on town and highway driving) rose from 30.4 mpg to 32.5 mpg, imperial gallons (9.3 to 8.7 L/100 km). All Trajets from this point forward featured a third three point seat belt in the rear, which meant all passengers had the protection of a full seat belt.

Additionally, the car came with a full five-year unlimited mileage warranty which was transferable between owners.

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Hyundai Trajet (rear)

External links

• http://www.testdriven.co.uk/news.cfm/hyundai_trajet_now_with_more_kit
• http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/printview.aspx?model_id=368
• http://www.hyundai-car.co.uk/choose/trajet/technical/