Hyundai Galloper
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Hyundai Galloper | |
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Mid-size SUV | |
Body style | 3/5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
Related | Mitsubishi Pajero |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.0 L G6AT V6 (petrol) 2.5 L D4BH I4 (diesel) |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (93 in) SWB 2,695 mm (106 in) LWB |
Length | 3,945 mm (155 in) SWB 4,545 mm (179 in) LWB STD 4,605 mm (181 in) LWB XL 4,615 mm (182 in) LWB TCI&GSL |
Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1,859 mm (73.2 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Hyundai Terracan |
The Hyundai Galloper (
History
Hyundai Precision initially worked with
When the second-generation Pajero was introduced in 1991, the production lines for the first generation were transferred to Hyundai Precision, which began assembling the Galloper in September 1991.[6] Initially, the Galloper was assembled at the Hyundai Precision Industry, Co. Ltd. factory in the City of Ulsan's Buk-gu, Yeompo-dong neighborhood.[5]: 1991.09 Hyundai Motor Company produced the engines, transmission, and body panels for the Galloper, and Hyundai Motor Service distributed and sold the completed SUVs.[3]
A launch event was held for the Galloper at the Seoul Hyatt Hotel on September 25, 1991.
In 1994, Hyundai began exporting the Galloper to other countries in Asia, starting with China.[5]: 1994 By December 1994, Hyundai had produced its 100,000th Galloper.[5]: 1994.12 Starting in 1997, the Galloper was introduced to most European markets as a left-hand drive-only vehicle, after approximately 220,000 Gallopers had been built. Production capacity was 60,000 vehicles per year.[6]
By 1999, Hyundai had produced more than 300,000 Gallopers.[5]: 1999 On July 31, 1999, the plant and production line were transferred from Hyundai Precision to Hyundai Motor Company, who renamed the plant to Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory #5. Hyundai Precision was refocused as an automotive parts supplier.[5]: 1999 The Galloper was discontinued in January 2004 after a thirteen-year production run, succeeded by the Terracan.[3]
Demand for Gallopers, especially early models, has appreciated since the early 2010s, with nostalgic customers willing to spend more than ₩30 million to restore vehicles purchased for 1⁄20th of that price.
Design
It is almost identical to the Mitsubishi Pajero; the main changes for the Korean market included steel brush/bumper guards on the higher-grade Exceed trim, running boards, and "Western"-style door-mounted side mirrors.[12] The Galloper is a five-passenger vehicle with additional seating for two using a third row, increasing its capacity to a full seven passenger vehicle.[12] It was available with a 3-door body on a short wheelbase for the Galloper 4WD and Galloper Innovation 4WD models or 5-door body on long wheelbase for the Galloper I/II Exceed models.[13]
First generation (1991–1997)
When first released, the Galloper had round
The suspension uses a double-wishbone setup and torsion bar in the front, and a live axle with asymmetric leaf springs in the rear. Brakes are ventilated discs (front) and drums (rear) with a load-sensing valve to apportion braking force and resist rear-wheel lockup when lightly loaded.[12]
The vehicle was given a mild restyling in 1994, which can be distinguished from the original by the revised version's square headlights and horizontal side mirrors. In addition, new body styles and engine options were added, including one providing nine seats, enhancing the vehicle's use as a passenger vehicle.[4] The revised model also went on a long journey to advertise the vehicle's capabilities; one of these was kept by Hyundai and is displayed at the Hyundai Kia R&D Museum.[7]
Second generation (1997–2004)
The Galloper II was released in 1997 with composite replaceable-bulb headlights; many models also received additional side cladding to provide additional fender clearance and emphasize the vehicle's rugged nature. Mechanically, the Galloper II was similar to the preceding generation; the updated styling made the Galloper II resemble the second-generation Pajero.[4]
Galloper EV
Hyundai announced in November 2021 the third model in their "Heritage Series" of
Reception
In an October 1991 review, Cartech was generally positive, noting its refinement compared to contemporary SUVs on the Korean Market. Criticism was limited to the short length of the gear selector, the lack of space between the driver and their door, and the difficult access for third-row passengers.[12]
Gallery
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2-door Galloper I (pre-facelift)
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2-door Galloper I (post-facelift)
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4-door Galloper I (pre-facelift, restored)
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4-door Galloper I (pre-facelift, restored)
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2000 2-door Galloper II Innovation Wagon
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A 2003 Galloper II Exceed 2.5 TDI 4WD
In media
- The Korean group Sultan of the Disco included a song entitled "Galloper" on their second studio album Aliens, which was released in 2018.[15] The music video features clips from vintage Galloper advertisements and the "Marco Polo" expedition.[16]
See also
References
- ^ "Pajero". Retrieved August 7, 2011.
- ^ a b "300만원 중고차 8500만원 들여 싹 바꿔 '나만의 갤로퍼' 부활" ['My own Galloper' is revived by spending 85 million won on a used car worth 3 million won]. The JoongAng (in Korean). February 13, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Southerton, Don (2014). "The Hyundai Galloper Shinhwa, Myth and Legend" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g 박병하 (April 9, 2018). "[특별했던차]현대자동차 갤로퍼" [Hyundai Galloper, a special car]. Motoya (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "e-History Museum Hall of Chronicles". Hyundai Mobis. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Ciferri, Luca (December 8, 1997). "Pajero reappears as Galloper". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ISBN 9788988267134.
- ^ Seo Jee-yeon (May 25, 2015). "[Herald Interview] Rebuilt Galloper SUVs create demand for 'dream' cars". The Korea Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Kwon, KJ (July 27, 2016). "Hyundai: How to turn a used car into an $80,000 luxury ride". CNN Style. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ 박재용 (December 27, 2020). "[하이빔]아버지의 갤로퍼, 무조건 폐차라니" [(High Beam): My father's Galloper is unconditionally scrapped]. Auto Times (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e 최진희 (October 1991). "디자인과 승차감이 뛰어난 4WD의 탄생, 현대 갤로퍼" [The debut of 4WD with excellent design and ride comfort, 'Hyundai Galloper']. Cartech (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Hyundai Galloper service manual
- ^ 박도훈 (December 13, 2021). "현대 '갤로퍼' 이런 모습으로 부활하나?" [Will Hyundai's 'Galloper' be resurrected in this form?]. TheDrive (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "갤로퍼" [Galloper]. genie (in Korean). Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- YouTube
External links
Media related to Hyundai Galloper at Wikimedia Commons
- AutoPasion18. GALLOPER history (in Spanish)
- Hyundai Mobis
- Mitsubishi Galloper
- "갤로퍼의 세대구분 - 블로그" [Galloper's generational differences]. Naver [blog] (in Korean). March 14, 2014.