Hyundai Xcient
| Hyundai Xcient | |
|---|---|
 The Hyundai Xcient as seen in the film Okja. | |
| Overview | |
| Also called |
Hyundai Trago Xcient Inokom Xcient |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | H engine (D6HB38) (Max. power: 380 ps, Max. Torque: 160 kg·m, Displacement: 9,960 cc, Euro 3), Powertec engine (D6CC41) (Max. power: 410 ps, Max. Torque: 188 kg·m, Displacement: 12,920 cc, Euro 4) Q engine (D6AC) (Max. power: 340 ps, Max. Torque: 140 kg·m, Displacement: 11,149 cc, Euro 1) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Trago |
The Hyundai Xcient is a South Korean truck made by Hyundai Motor Company. It was presented by at the Seoul Motor Show 2013 as the successor of Hyundai Trago. With the Xcient, Hyundai plans to increase sales of heavy trucks from 6,000 to 60,000 units by 2017. Therefore the model series is to be offered also in Europe, first in Eastern Europe, in contrast to its predecessors.
Configuration and Technology
All previous Hyundai commercial vehicles were either based on Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation models, or were based on Japanese design, like its predecessor, Trago. The completely redesigned Xcient in turn is based on European trucks and the design could also come from a European truck manufacturer. In interior design, Hyundai has obviously been oriented on the Mercedes Actros, and the dashboard is similar to this model. The arrangement of the suspension units is reminiscent of models from DAF, which creates more space for change of cloakroom. As with Volvo Trucks, the Xcient instead of a second bed, upper cabinets are available. The Xcient offers a lot of shelves and stowage space. In total, Hyundai offers a total volume of 3.92 meter high roof version of more than 1,000 liters.
For the time being, Hyundai offers two engine variants, a 10-liter (common-rail injection) diesel engine with 420 hp and a top-of-the-line 12.7-liter version with 520 hp. According to the manufacturer, both of them are among the best in fuel consumption.
With these conditions, Hyundai is likely to make some sales in Western Europe, which is why Hyundai does not exclude sales in these areas.