Hyundai Matrix (2001−2010)
Matrix — subcompact five-door minivan (M segment), produced from 2001 to 2010 by the Korean automotive company «Hyundai», which after the end of production was replaced by a minivan «Hyundai ix20». In some countries of the eastern region it was called as «Hyundai Lavita». Based on the same platform as the car «Hyundai Elantra» third generation and has a common mechanical part with a front-engine and front-wheel drive. The design was developed by an Italian company «Pininfarina». Sales began in August 2001 and continued until the end of 2010. Assembly was carried out in South Korea, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Malaysia. For 9 years of production in Europe, more than 200 thousand cars were sold.
The body was only in the form of a five-door hatchback with a length of 4025 mm, a width of 1740 mm, a height of 1635 mm, a wheelbase of 2600 mm and a curb weight of 1370 kg. Petrol engines were installed four-cylinder 1.6-liter (1599 cm3, Beta, G4GR, I4, 103 hp) and 1.8 liters (1795 cm3, Beta, G4GB, I4, 122 hp). Since September 2001, 1.5-liter diesel engines have been installed (1493 cm3, U-Line, 82/102/110 hp) both four-cylinder and three-cylinder. The transmission was a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic.
During the life of the model, two updates were carried out - in 2005 and 2008. In the autumn of 2005, an updated Matrix appeared with a new grille, new taillights, and the three-cylinder diesel was replaced by a four-cylinder with the same volume and increased power. At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008, the second update of the car was presented. The air intake, radiator grille and fog lights were changed, the exterior rear-view mirrors were enlarged, new materials and colors were used inside. Six airbags and electronic stability control are now standard (ESP).
Hyundai County (1998−present)
County - This is a single-decker bus of a South Korean automaker «Hyundai», which is used as a tourist and urban transport. Replaced the bus with the name Chorus. Produced from 1998 to the present. In 2004, the model was updated and the bus began to be called «e-County». It comes in two sizes - Standart has a length of 6.6 meters and 15-26 seats and a Long body with a length of 7.8 meters and 29-30 seats.
The County has two doors for passengers - front and rear, both pneumatic folding type. Curb weight is 3.8 tons, gross weight is 5.2 tons (Standard model). The maximum speed is 110 km/h.
The bus is equipped with a 3.9-liter diesel engine (D4DB) 96 kW / 130 hp. The motor has 4 cylinders with their in-line arrangement, 8 valves, direct fuel injection and water cooling. The compression ratio is 18:1. Transmission was installed only 5-speed manual (Hyundai M3S5).