Hyundai Porter showcased in Almaty for business-related purposes
Hyundai Porter, a new light-duty truck model, unveiled at the Mycar Almaty auto center. The automobile is crafted at Hyundai Trans Almaty, a commercial, specialized, and passenger vehicle manufacturing facility, which is a subsidiary of "Astana Motors".
The new model is engineered to cater to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large corporations, offering a balance of dependability, fuel efficiency, and suitable technical specifications for various transportation sectors. Due to its compact dimensions and impressive maneuverability, the Porter is particularly advantageous in urban traffic congestion. It can carry up to 1.5 tons of cargo and is available in multiple body variants, including a flatbed platform, a general cargo, and an insulated van, all produced at the Hyundai Trans Almaty plant in Almaty. This diversity enables businesses to select the appropriate vehicle for various cargo requirements, maintaining optimum conditions for, say, temperature-controlled delivery of food and beverages or transporting construction materials.
Adilbek Gaev, the Director of Hyundai Trans Almaty, expresses that reviving Hyundai Porter production in Kazakhstan addresses growing market demand. Gaev indicates that the proven model has been tailored to local conditions and business needs, making it particularly popular in urban settings due to its maneuverability and ease of driving, requiring only a standard 'B' category license.
The improved model features an updated 6-speed manual transmission, a 2.5-liter D4CB diesel engine with 130 horsepower, and turbocharging. This configuration promises assertive traction and stable performance even when filled to capacity. To enhance driver and passenger comfort, the truck boasts air conditioning, leather seats, electric windows, light sensors, and audio preparation. The high driving position, expansive side mirrors, and expansive windshield provide excellent visibility.
Production of the Hyundai Porter resumed this year after a major upgrade costing 12.8 billion tenge. As a result, the plant has expanded its production line, launching small-scale production not only for Hyundai Porter but also for Hyundai Mighty EX5. The Hyundai Trans Almaty plant has also established the first cathodic electrocoating paint shop for commercial vehicles in Kazakhstan. Boosting production lines includes a welding line for Hyundai Porter cabins (capable of producing one cabin per hour with 943 welding points per body), a line for producing frame structures, and modernized superstructure production.
With sales commencing in June this year, the Hyundai Porter will be available at official Hyundai dealers nationwide. The vehicle prices start from 14 million tenge, including a 2-year warranty or 150,000 km mileage from the plant. For more details, interested parties can contact the contact center at 7007 or their nearest dealership.
Regarding transportation regulations, information available indicates Kazakhstan and China's collaboration to streamline border operations, increasing vehicle traffic acceptance at checkpoints like "Nur Zholy". Misinformation about Chinese-imported vehicles returning from Kazakhstan to countries like Uzbekistan has been debunked by auto manufacturers. According to UzAuto Motors, while cars pass through Kazakhstan en route to other destinations, no new registration regulations or policies targeting Astana Motors or other Kazakh companies have been implemented regarding Chinese-imported vehicles.
What industries could potential buyers operate the Hyundai Porter in, given its cargo-carrying capacity and versatile body variants? The finance, automotive, and transportation sectors, due to its suitability for various transportation sectors and advantageous features in urban traffic congestion. Considering the diversity of body styles and enhanced comfort features, what businesses might find the Hyundai Porter particularly useful? Small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large corporations, could find the Porter beneficial in maintaining optimum conditions for temperature-controlled delivery of food and beverages or transporting construction materials. Why is Adilbek Gaev, the Director of Hyundai Trans Almaty, excited about the resumed production of the Hyundai Porter in Kazakhstan? Gaev believes that the revival of the Porter production caters to growing market demand, given its tailored design to local conditions and popular features such as maneuverability and ease of driving.
