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Hyundai H1

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Generation Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics Body style MPV
H1 is a discontinued South African MPV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 899,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 899,900
Engine:2497cc (2.5L) Torque:441Nm (325 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:185mm (7.3″) Power:125kW (168 bhp) Boot820L (28.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 11.8 km/l (28 mpg)
City 9.5 km/l (22 mpg)
Highway 14.5 km/l (34 mpg)

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Hyundai H1

H1 is a discontinued South African MPV with historical specifications for used-car research.

Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing. Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics. Executive (nine-seat well-equipped) and Premium (top spec with additional comfort features); both serve as practical people-movers. Dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay on upper trim, nine-seat configuration with practical layout, reasonable boot access. Large families, airport shuttle operators, fleet buyers, churches, small businesses requiring a diesel nine-seater. For a buyer searching the H1 price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An MPV body describes the opportunity; Diesel power and engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel describe the conditions around it. The H1 is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 5-speed Automatic transmission, a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and towing capacity of 2500. For this South African mpv, the owner should weigh a power output of 125 kW @ 3600 rpm against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The H1 has a clearer South African buying case when its mpv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 125 kW @ 3600 rpm; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. A proper look at the H1 begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 5-Speed Automatic transmission sits beside a 5-speed Automatic transmission, while a rear-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. H1 is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. A 5-Speed Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; a 5-speed Automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drive drivetrain describe the conditions around it for H1. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for H1. The useful starting points are an MPV body and Diesel power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for H1. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for H1

Hyundai H1 — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5 CRDi Executive Discontinued Executive Diesel Efficiency11.8 km/l 5-Speed Automatic ZAR 899,900last listed
2.5 CRDi Premium Discontinued Premium Diesel Efficiency11.8 km/l 5-Speed Automatic ZAR 958,900last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5 CRDi Executive Discontinued Executive Diesel Efficiency11.8 km/l 5-Speed Automatic ZAR 899,900last listed
2.5 CRDi Premium Discontinued Premium Diesel Efficiency11.8 km/l 5-Speed Automatic ZAR 958,900last listed
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Where the Hyundai H1 Fits Best

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Who buys this

The H1 represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching H1 should separate need from showroom appeal. If an MPV body solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Visibility is adequate for metropolitan traffic navigation. Around town, H1 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 5-Speed Automatic transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 5-speed Automatic transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the H1 out with the load it normally carries. Diesel power gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the H1 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for H1. The 2008 model year helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for H1
Off-Road
If the H1 will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a 5-speed Automatic transmission against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for H1. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for H1. A listed ground clearance of 185 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for H1. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for H1

Hyundai H1 — Should You Buy It?

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A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

Market positioning places the H1 as a premium vehicle for buyers prioritizing premium refinement. Ownership costs align with realistic expectations. H1 is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an MPV body and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 125 kW @ 3600 rpm. A fair review of H1 should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a rear-wheel drive drivetrain, towing capacity of 2500 and a listed ground clearance of 185 can be valuable for the right driver for H1. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for H1. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for H1

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: MPV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Engine: 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 125 kW @ 3600 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-speed Automatic
  • ✓Drive layout: RWD
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 2500
  • ✓Ground clearance: 185
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for H1 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for H1 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written H1 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate H1 budget.
  • ✕A short H1 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕H1 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent H1 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published H1 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm H1 stock and support terms.

Hyundai H1 FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Hyundai H1 shows R899,900 to R958,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The H1 represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching H1 should separate need from showroom appeal.

Visibility is adequate for metropolitan traffic navigation. Around town, H1 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the H1 out with the load it normally carries. Diesel power gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel feels on a gradient.

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