The idea to launch the compact and manoeuvrable Grand i10 Cargo in 2019 as a light commercial vehicle with a secure and large, practical boot space proved to be a winner – and created a blueprint for the larger Venue Cargo that followed last year.

With the discontinuation of the Nissan NP200, all businesses currently using the NP200 in their fleets are the perfect target market for the Hyundai Cargos. Customers can save up to 50% on service and maintenance costs, while the service and maintenance cost on the Grand i10 Cargo averages out at 31 cents per kilometre over 180 000 km. In addition, up to 30% can be saved on the fuel bill of the business. Hyundai believes that it can cater for at least 70% of the NP200 fleet owners’ requirements out there.

The Venue Cargo brought a more rugged SUV design with higher ground clearance to the range, as well as a more powerful engine.

A strong metal grid has also been added on the inside of the rear side windows and the rear window in the hatch doors to secure goods and parcels in the luggage hold.

Engines:

Grand i10 1.0 Premium Cargo, equipped with a 3-cylinder 998 cc petrol engine that can deliver 48 kW maximum power output and peak torque of 94 Nm through a 5-speed manual transmission to the front wheels; and

Venue 1.2 Premium Cargo, powered by a 1 197 cc 4-cylinder petrol engine that can deliver 61 kW power and 115 Nm maximum torque, also linked to 5-speed manual gearbox.

• Venue Cargo:

The main feature of the Venue Cargo’s interior is its big load compartment behind the front seats with a 1 210-litre capacity, enhanced by the security features mentioned earlier. The dimensions and capacity of the Venue’s load compartment are:

Depth: 1 200 mm;

Width: 1 200 mm;

Height: 900 mm; and

Payload: 620 kg.

• Grand i10 Cargo:

Depth: 1 150 mm;

Width: 1 050 mm;

Height: 872 mm; and

Payload: 488 kg.

The prices (VAT inclusive) of the Hyundai Cargo range are:

Grand i10 1.0 Premium Cargo R249 500) and the Venue 1.2 Premium Cargo (R321 500).

A Grand i10 1.0 Premium Cargo with an automatic transmission will be added to the range towards the end of this year at a retail price of R289 900.