Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Inspired by the American MPVs, Hyundai dared to throw a seven-seat minivan on the market. But it was too late for it.
Sometimes a carmaker should wait and properly develop a new vehicle rather than jump in with something it has in the yard and adapt it to the market's needs. But if it waits too long, the market trend might shift, and the carmaker will lose. Hyundai came late to the party in that segment. First, it came with a licensed-based Mitsubishi, and then, in 1999, it introduced the Trajet. A vehicle which was refreshed in 2004.
The Trajet was built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata, but thankfully it showed a different front fascia. Its horizontal, slim headlights and the grille with horizontal slats were specific to that Korean minivan. Unlike the U.S. carmakers, which offered sliding doors, Hyundai chose Honda's way to build the car with regular ones, like on the Honda Shuttle.
The interior was fit for up to seven passengers. It was a good choice, especially for the European and Asian markets. For the dashboard, Hyundai took its inspiration from the American carmakers. It installed the gear selector on the steering column and placed a shorter center stack eliminating the center console. For specific markets and engines, the Korean carmaker installed a 5-speed manual gear-stick between the front seats.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines fit for most of the markets. The most fuel-efficient versions were powered by a 2.0-diesel unit, while the top performer featured a 2.7-liter V6.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 4AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 184 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3774.3 lbs (1712 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5291.1 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 207 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7i V6 4AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 245 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3862.5 lbs (1752 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5379.3 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 278 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 4AT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 255 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 255 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3926.4 lbs (1781 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |