Hyundai Universe

The Hyundai Universe (hangul:현대 유니버스) is a heavy-duty luxury coach manufactured by the truck & bus division of Hyundai. Introduced in December 2006, it is primarily available as luxury hi-classic tourist buses. It is related to its sibling, the second generation Kia Granbird.

Hyundai Universe
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2006–present
DesignerHyundai Motor Company Design Center
Body and chassis
ClassBus
Body styleSingle-decker coach
PlatformHyundai Bus Chassis
RelatedKia Granbird (2nd generation)
Powertrain
EngineD6AB (300 PS), D6AC (340 PS), D6HA (380 PS), D6CB-38 (380 PS), D6CB-41 (410 PS), D6CC(420 PS)
TransmissionManual Transmission

It is distinguishable by a front 'Universe' badge by Hyundai's global standard luxury coach, but the common Hyundai badge is luxurious bus design usually used on the rear.

Its principal competitor is the Daewoo FX.

Models

Hyundai Universe rear in San Miguel Bulacan

The Universe was designed by Hyundai Motor Company Jeonju Design Center. It was based on a rebadged Hyundai Bus Chassis. The variants include:

  • Space
    • Comfort : successor to Aero Space LD
    • Classic
    • Elegance: successor to Aero Space LS
    • Luxury
  • Express
    • Prime: successor to Aero Hi-Space
    • Noble
    • Noble Queen: successor to Aero Queen Hi-Class

See also

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