The refreshed 2016 Hyundai iMax and iLoad Series II have gone on-sale in Australia sporting key styling and specification updates.

THE REFRESHED 2016 Hyundai iMax and iLoad Series II people mover and commercial vehicle have gone on-sale sporting new-look grilles, front bumpers, wheels and foglights, and folding wing mirrors (iMax). The radio aerial has also been repositioned. But it’s what’s on the inside that really counts, with Hyundai making a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Siri Eyes Free (iOS) and Google New (Android) voice activation as standard across the range.

iMax Series II variants now get a “premium” steering wheel and gearknob. Both iMax and iLoad Series II variants feature steering wheel-mounted audio controls. iMax Series II also now includes climate-control front air-conditioning. Second- and third-row iMax Series II passengers still have access to dedicated separate manual air-conditioning controls and roof-mounted air vents.

iMax and iLoad Series II carry over Hyundai’s 2.4-litre DOHC sequential MPI petrol (127kW/224Nm and either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic) or 2.5-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engines with either wastegate-type (100kW/343Nm and either six-speed manual or five-speed automatic) or more potent variable-geometry turbocharging, depending on transmission (125kW/441Nm and either six-speed manual or five-speed automatic).

Improvements to safety, and standard across the commercial and passenger variants, include driver and outboard front passenger side (thorax) airbags these are in addition to the existing dual front SRS airbags. For diesel automatic variants cruise control is now standard on iMax and iLoad Series II. Both iMax and iLoad Series II liftback variants also now come standard with a rear-view camera. The camera image adds to the existing four-sensor rear park-assist system on iMax variants, and is displayed in the new seven-inch touchscreen.

iMax Series II comes standard in eight-seat configuration. Available with either liftback tailgate or optional twin-swing rear doors, iLoad Series II comes in either three-seat Van or six-seat Crew Van configurations.

Pricing and servicing

*All prices are Manufacturer’s List Price. Price excludes dealer delivery and on road costs. Metallic paint pricing is $695

LIFETIME SERVICE PRICING

New Features:

• 4 airbags – now including driver and front outboard passenger side (thorax) airbags
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with MP3 capability and four speakers
• Siri Eyes Free (iOS) and Google Now (Android) voice activation
• Climate-control front air-conditioning
• Electric folding exterior mirrors
• Premium steering wheel and gearknob
• Rear-view camera
• New-design alloy wheels
• Cruise Control (diesel automatic variant)

Existing Features:

• Driver and front passenger SRS airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including Traction Control System (TCS)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Rear parking-assist system (4 sensors)
• 16-inch alloy wheels with 215/70R16C tyres
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Tilt-adjustable steering column
• Front power windows with driver’s one-touch auto up/down
• AUX/USB audio input with digital iPod compatibility
• Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free phone and audio streaming)
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Separate manual 2nd and 3rd row air-conditioning
• 12V power outlet in dashboard lower centre fascia area

iLoad Series II

New Features:

• 4 airbags – now including driver and front outboard passenger side (thorax) airbags
• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with MP3 capability and two speakers
• Siri Eyes Free (iOS) and Google Now (Android) voice activation
• Rear-view camera (liftback only)
• Cruise Control (diesel automatic variants)

Existing Features:

• Driver and front passenger SRS airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including Traction Control System (TCS) (Diesel variants only)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• 16-inch steel wheels with 215/70R16C tyres
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Tilt-adjustable steering column
• Front power windows
• AUX/USB audio input with digital iPod® compatibility
• Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free phone & audio streaming)
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Manual air-conditioning
• Woven cloth interior
• 12V power outlet in dashboard lower centre fascia area