The
Hyundai Trajet (
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: 현대 트라제 ; pronounced as
tra-jay, derived from the
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word, meaning "travel from one point to another"), ) is a 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle that is manufactured by
Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company , a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is the world’s fourth largest automaker in terms of units sold and one of the Big Asian Four...
. The series was launched in 1999 with the 2.0 GSI models and a choice of
gasolineGasoline or petrol is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture, primarily used as fuel in internal combustion engines...
, diesel or
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power, followed by the
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SE 2.7 V6 in 2001.
The Trajet models have three rows of seats.
The
Hyundai Trajet (
HangulHangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language, as distinguished from the logographic Sino-Korean hanja system...
: 현대 트라제 ; pronounced as
tra-jay, derived from the
FrenchFrench is a Romance language globally spoken by about 65 million people as a first language , by 50 million as a second language, and by about another 200 million people as an acquired foreign language, with significant speakers in 57 countries. Most native speakers of the language live in France,...
word, meaning "travel from one point to another"), ) is a 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle that is manufactured by
Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company , a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is the world’s fourth largest automaker in terms of units sold and one of the Big Asian Four...
. The series was launched in 1999 with the 2.0 GSI models and a choice of
gasolineGasoline or petrol is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture, primarily used as fuel in internal combustion engines...
, diesel or
LPGAutogas is the common name for liquefied petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. The same equipment is also used for similar engines in stationary applications such as generators....
power, followed by the
limited editionThe terms special edition, limited edition and variants such as deluxe edition, collector's edition and others, are used as a marketing incentive for various kinds of products, originally published products related to the arts, such as books, prints or recorded music and films, but now including...
SE 2.7 V6 in 2001.
The Trajet models have three rows of seats. With a number of ingenious seating configurations, they allow for extra
luggageLuggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveller's articles during transit. The modern traveller can be expected to have packages containing clothing, toiletries, small possessions, trip necessities, and on the return-trip, souvenirs...
space, and with easily removable seating, can 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.
Standard equipment for the 2.0 GSI and 2.0 CRTD GSI (diesel version) comprise driver, passenger and side
airbagAn airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly in an automobile collision, to prevent vehicle occupants from striking interior objects such as the steering wheel or window....
s,
ABSAn anti-lock braking system, or ABS is a safety system which prevents the wheels on a motor vehicle from locking up while braking....
with
EBDElectronic brakeforce distribution or EBD or EBFD is an automobile brake technology that automatically varies the amount of force applied to each of a vehicle's brakes, based on road conditions, speed, loading, etc...
,
power steeringPower steering , assists the driver of an automobile in steering by directing a portion of the vehicle's power to traverse the axis of one or more of the roadwheels. On road going vehicles there has to be a mechanical linkage as a fail safe...
,
seat beltA seat belt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result from a collision or a sudden stop...
pre-tensioners, front and rear
air conditioningAn air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area, or provide heat to an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
, electric front and rear windows,
stereoStereophonic sound, commonly called stereo, is the reproduction of sound using two or more independent audio channels through a symmetrical configuration of loudspeakers in such a way as to create the impression of sound heard from various directions, as in natural hearing...
RDSRadio Data System, or RDS, is a communications protocol standard for embedding small amounts of digital information in conventional FM radio broadcasts. The RDS system standardises several types of information transmitted, including time, station identification and programme information.Radio...
radioRadio is the transmission of signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
/
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, 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 starts at £15,495 for the 2.0 GSI manual, rising to £18,345 for the 2.0 CRTD SE
AutomaticAn automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. 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 comes with a
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, privacy glass,
SmartNav satellite navigation, and reversing
sensorA sensor is a device that measures a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument. For example, a mercury-in-glass thermometer converts the measured temperature into expansion and contraction of a liquid which can be read on a calibrated glass...
s as standard. It is available with gasoline or
diesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber during the final stage of compression...
s, and
manualA manual transmission, or manual gearbox is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
or
automatic transmissionAn automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
s, prices starting at £16,495.
With the launch of the SE 2.7 V6, all previous Trajet models have been upgraded. The gasoline 2.0 GSI now benefits from the
CVVTIn internal combustion engines, variable valve timing, often abbreviated to VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift, duration or timing of the intake and/or exhaust valves to be changed while the engine is in operation...
engine previously seen in the
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, increasing power from 133 to 139 bhp (99 to 104 kW), while
CO2 emissionsAutomobile emissions control is the study and practice of reducing the polluting emissions produced by automobiles.-Specific pollutants:Motor vehicles produce many different pollutants...
fall from 223 g/km to 208 g/km. Fuel consumption is also improved — the combined figure (average consumption on town and highway driving) rises from 30.4 mpg to 32.5 mpg, imperial gallons (9.3 to 8.7 L/100 km). All Trajets now feature a third
three point seat beltA seat belt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result from a collision or a sudden stop...
in the rear, which means all passengers have the protection of a full seat belt.
Additionally,
HyundaiHyundai is a group of companies founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea. The first Hyundai company was founded in 1947 as a construction company, and eventually became South Korea's largest conglomerate company ....
models come with a full five-year unlimited mileage
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which is transferable between owners. The manufacturer is still the only one in the UK to offer such warranties.
The Trajet competes in the same market segment as
Kia'sKia Motors , is South Korea's second largest automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, owned by the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Its CEO is Chung Eui-sun. The American arm is Kia Motors America. On October 20, 2006, Kia Motors America formally hosted a groundbreaking...
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, and
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Spacia.
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/