Review: Hyundai TQ-V.I iLoad (2008-15)

Overview

Released in February 2008, the Hyundai TQ-V Series I (TQ-V.I) iLoad was available as either a three-seat van or six-seat crew van with cargo compartment (‘Crew’ editions). Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the Hyundai iLoad was available with 2.4-litre petrol (2.4 CVVT) and 2.5-litre turbo-diesel (2.5 CRDi) engines.

G4KE petrol and D4CB diesel engines

Of the engines,

The 2.4-litre G4KE ‘Theta II’ petrol engine had an aluminium cylinder block and head, double overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing (CVVT) and a compression ratio of 10.5:1; and,
Initially, the 2.5-litre D4CB ‘A’ diesel engine had a cast iron block, aluminium cylinder head, common-rail injection, a Borg Warner BV43 variable geometry turbocharger, double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder.

In August 2012, a more fuel-efficient 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine was introduced and available with a six-speed manual transmission. For models with manual transmissions, however, the engine had a conventional waste-gate turbocharger rather than the variable geometry turbocharger that was used for engines mated with automatic transmissions.

Hyundai TQ-V iLoad specifications
Variant	Engine	Years	Trans.	Peak power	Peak torque
2.4 CVVT	2.4-litre petrol I4	2008-16	4sp auto	129 kW at 6000 rpm	228 Nm at 4200 rpm
2.5 CRDi VGT	2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4	2008-12	5sp man., 5sp auto	125 kW at 3800 rpm	392 Nm at 2000-2500 rpm
2.5 CRDi VGT	2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4	2012-16	5sp auto	125 kW at 3800 rpm	441 Nm at 2000-2250 rpm
2.5 CRDi	2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4	2012-16	6sp man.	100 kW at 3800 rpm	343 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm

Dimensions and suspension

The Hyundai iLoad was 5125 mm long, 1920 mm wide, 1935 mm tall and had a 3200 mm long wheelbase. For the van, cargo length/width/height were 2375/1620/1350 mm; for the crew van, cargo dimensions were 1585/1620/1350 mm. Furthermore, the iLoad had MacPherson strut front suspension and a live rear axle with leaf springs.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Hyundai iLoad included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Initially, electronic stability control and traction control were only available as options of the 2.5 CRDi. From April 2011, however, electronic stability control and traction control were standard across the range.

Crash testing

In South Korean government testing supervised by ANCAP, the three-seat Hyundai iLoad 2.4 CVVT received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 25.81 out of 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious chest injury was weak for the driver. In the side impact test, a default score was awarded.

Features: Hyundai iLoad

Standard features for the Hyundai i-Load included a four speaker sound system with CD player, WMA/MP3 compatibility and auxiliary jack, air conditioning, steering wheel audio controls, remote central locking, power mirrors and front windows, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, a height adjustable driver’s seat, dual sliding side doors and immobiliser.

In April 2011, standard features were extended to include Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.

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