The first generation, launched in January 1977, was called the Hyundai HD1000 and was available in both truck and minibus versions. The truck was called the Porter. The HD1000 was discontinued in 1981.
Second generation (1986–1996)
In November 1986, Hyundai revived the label with the introduction of the second generation Porter, which was now a rebadged licensed second generation Mitsubishi Delica. While the third generation Delica was also built by Hyundai, it was known as the Grace and was marketed only as a van, in parallel with the Porter truck range. It was built with the following body styles: 2-door truck, 4-door truck, 3-door van and 4-door van.
Upgrade
The upgraded second generation was a facelifted version of the second generation model. Round headlights, a steering wheel from the 1991 Sonata, and the dashboard from the newer Grace, were the main differences. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150. The 1993 Porter was available with a regular cab, an extended cab, or a double cab. The four-cylinder engine was called the Cyclone D4BX, a Hyundai built version of Mitsubishi's 4D56 2.5 liter diesel four-cylinder.
The third generation, called the New Porter that called in upgraded version of 2nd generation Porter, was launched in March 1996. It was built with the following body styles: 2-door truck, 4-door truck, 3-door van and 4-door van. In South Africa, it was known as the Hyundai Bakkie. In The Netherlands, it was called Hyundai H150. In Malaysia, it was known as Inokom AU26. In Pakistan, it entered production in 1999 and was called the Hyundai Shehzore.
Fourth generation (2004–present)
The fourth generation is called the Porter II. In South Korea, it is available as either a single-cabin, extended-cabin or a double-cabin model. The single-cab model is available with a choice of two wheelbases, or ; the extended-cab is limited to the longer wheelbase; and the double-cab is limited to the shorter wheelbase. There is also a choice of two engines: a T2 2.6-litre inline-four, common rail diesel engine, which develops a maximum power of at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of at 2,200 rpm; or an A2 2.5-litre I4 common rail turbo diesel engine which develops a maximum power of at 3,800 rpm and a maximum torque of from 1,500–3,500 rpm. In January 2012, facelift version was launched in South Korea. Engine power was increased to 133 hp, 6 speed manual transmission replaced former 5 speed one, 5 speed automatic transmission replaced former 4 speed one. Also steering wheel design was changed. Safety features like airbags and reverse parking sensor were added. Convenience features such as steering wheel audio control, 7 inch navigation, hipass rear view mirror, bluetooth handsfree were added. In August 2013, 4wd variant added into lineup. 4wd variant only offers manual transmission. Due to the introduction of new regulation tire pressure monitoring system, stability control and anti lock braking system became standard on every variant since 2015. But driver airbag is still optional instead of 4wd variant which doesn't offers driver airbag as option. Also, passenger side airbag and navigation option was added. In August 26, 2016, euro 6 model was revealed. Beige color option was added and driver airbag get standard on every Rwd variant. Passenger side airbag gets standard on top line variant. In 2016, the Porter was the best-selling vehicle in South Korea, with 44,696 vehicles delivered domestically through May 2016. Globally, Hyundai sold 99,743 Porters in 2015. In December 2019, EV version was launched in South Korea. It can go up to 211km when charged.
