The car was purchased in November 2004. Mileage is currently 150,000 km. Very reliable, unpretentious, starts up in cold weather more than 30 degrees, (diesel 2, 9). Not for riders, but easy, over 180 km / h (and there is still plenty of room underfoot to increase speed). It's just a pity to drive! It leaves the place - a fairy tale! The salon does not boom after 7 years of operation. I just do everything on time, THEN, I drive one. The native battery was changed in September 2011 (it became rather weak for the winter). Changed all the time oil and other consumables. The front discs were changed by 120,000 km.

Hyundai Terracan, 2004

The car was bought in Rolfe in April 2004. The mileage in two years was 82,000 km. I used the services of a tow truck twice. In June 2005, a wire was frayed under the protection of the right front wheel, the car started up only at the sight of a tow truck. Troubleshooting one month. In early April, did not reach Tver, the viscous coupling of the pump collapsed, and the impeller broke through the radiator. Radiator delivery by Kornet from 20 days. Small things - the stabilizer struts loosen up after 5,000 km, the wear of the brake discs for 50,000 km, the batteries do not last more than a year.

In fact, the Hyundai Terrakan can be called the first traditional SUV in all technical and design parameters. The Galloper produced before him was extremely tied to Pajero, both visually and technically. The Santa Fe's later counterpart is a classic crossover.

The Hyundai Terracan frame has an original name. It is formed from a pair of foreign concepts: terra (lat.) - land, khan (Turkish.) - ruler. Before getting into the series, as is the case with conventional SUVs, for example, the Hyundai Creta, the concept model had its own name - Hyundai Highlande. Thus, it was called until the presentation in Geneva at the World Motor Show, where it appeared in the form of a finished production model. Hyundai Terrakan has already gone to the conveyor, photos in magazines were signed with a new name.

Updated Hyundai Terracan

The Korean city of Ulsan, where one of the conveyor belts of the automobile giant was located, became the main production site for Tarakan in 2001. With its predecessor, the new five-door has a lot of similarities in design: the presence of a frame, a continuous rear axle, etc.

The similarities with the Galloper are very clear, but most of the characteristics have still been tweaked and improved.

The car had two types of four-wheel drive transmissions: the front axle had a rigid connection, or the electronically controlled clutch automatically turned on the front axle. Each version was provided with a transfer case, which includes lowering stages. Although the body only had five doors, but like the Nissan Terrano or other modern large SUVs, the Hyundai Terracan could be five or seven.

Terrakan has a rather simple, but at the same time memorable appearance, just like Hyundai Greta. The classic Korean frame has the following features:

• there is a powerful air intake on the hood;
• large headlights provide enough light;
• massive body kits are combined with large bumpers;
• the rear spoiler stands out.

The car has quite impressive dimensions:

• height - 179 cm;
• length - 471 cm;
• width - 186 cm.

The silhouette is quite harmonious and proportional. Installed original optics. In the "feet" you can see reflectors of an unusual shape, as well as lamps with diffusing caps.

The Asian model Hyundai has always found its buyer, who respected not only technical characteristics, but also charisma. The car was not delivered to the territory of Russia from official dealers. Only drivers from Europe, Africa and America could buy it.

The positive characteristics of a car are the following qualities:

• aggressive dynamics;
• fuel consumption worthy for its time;
• affordable, if compared with other models, the cost of spare parts;
• the car is equally suitable for city traffic and off-road travel.

In addition to the presence of the third row, a plus of the car is a spacious trunk. The car has high-quality assembly, good looks and optimal equipment.

VIDEO: What is the Hyundai Terracan 2.9 diesel capable of?

Salon

The designers tried to make the salon in the European style. The torpedo is quite laconic and almost straight. There is no sophistication on the dashboard. All scales (speedometer, tachometer, etc.) are well readable in any conditions.

The interior is simple, the tidy is modest - everything is done in the style of minimalism

There is wood-like decor on the steering wheel and console. Good visibility is facilitated by the high seating position of the driver and significant glazing around with small pillars.

The center console has a radio, under which there is a container for small items. Next, a climate control panel is installed. The ashtray integrated below opens from light contact.

The central tunnel contains the automatic transmission shift knob. Next to it is the transmission control and the start of the windshield washer.

With the armrest folded down, the back of the sofa can easily accommodate three adult passengers. However, you need to know that it will be better for two people on a formatted surface, since there is an elevation in the middle of the sofa.

The rear seats are able to fit forward. This increases the luggage compartment space. At the same time, the manufacturer made a fairly high threshold, slightly obstructing access to the salon.

In the middle of 2004, the lineup was re-styled. The comparison will be in favor of the novelty. In strict outlines, notes of modernity appeared. Certain areas have been corrected:

• bumpers front and rear;
• body linings on the sides;
• step;
• radiator false grille.

The car now has light alloy wheels. The optics have been slightly redesigned. In the interior, the central panel has changed slightly.

Specifications

In addition to the radio and the air conditioner, the standard equipment included such elements as power steering, foglights, power window accessories, frontal aero races, and central locking. In the basic version, the car has front disc brakes and rear drums.

A 2.9-liter CRDI diesel engine in the engine compartment provided 163 hp. There was also a 3.5 liter gasoline engine with a V-shaped "six", capable of developing 200 hp. Four-wheel drive could be connected at a speed not exceeding 80 km / h, then only the rear axle worked.

What to choose: Terrano or Terracan?

In most cases, the choice is not made in favor of Nissan, since there are many reasons to give preference to the Terracan due to the advantages:

• great power characteristics 163 hp against 120 hp;
• increased torque of 343 Nm, while competitors have only 278 Nm, which will require a longer acceleration

• the hand reaches a hundred in 13 s, not 15.7 s;
• the maximum speed is 13 km / h higher and is 167 km / h;
• reduced fuel consumption by 13% in mixed mode (7.3 liters);
• more trunk volume even in the minimum position - 1170 liters versus 335 liters;
• the fuel tank is 3 liters more than -73 liters, which increases the travel distance to refueling;
• the permitted weight is higher by 110 kg - 2620 kg.

“Whatever you call a yacht, so it will float” - these words from a children's book perfectly match the Hyundai Terracan. In translation Terracan sounds proudly - Khan of the Earth, but even its owners call it a "cockroach".

Koreans are hardworking and calculating people, and in order not to waste won, they made a knight's move. We took a proven chassis and a Hyundai Galloper unit base and put a new body on it. This is how Terracan was born in 2000. From an economic point of view, the approach is undoubtedly correct, but from a practical point of view, it turned out that it is not very good. No correction was made for the markedly increased weight by Korean engineers. And that's why the "cockroach" has a couple of branded sores that are almost never found on Galloper. As we were told in a specialized service, three out of ten people who come to the Terracan MOT have bent front steering knuckles. True, it is not easy to understand that they have lost their geometry. After all, even a fully serviceable car does not shine with handling. It is prone to goats, very soft and roll in corners, and the steering response leaves much to be desired. The second problem, due to the increased weight, manifested itself in the rear suspension springs. They sink rather quickly, and this is without operation in full load modes.

At the end of 2004, the Terracan received minor changes in appearance, but all the technical stuffing remained the same.

ATTENTION REQUIRED
Let's walk through the components and assemblies that live under the bottom. In the rear suspension, in addition to the springs mentioned, shock absorbers do not last very long. The shock absorbers are simple gas-oil, and if they have leaked, then it is better to buy not native "Hyundai" ones, but Kayaba. In the front torsion bar suspension, a small resource at the upper levers, ball joints. In the steering system, the steering bipod and the pendulum arm are short-lived. There are leaks in the steering gear, and they cannot be radically cured, you can only add oil.

In the brake system, claims are caused by the calipers, where the guides often turn sour. Well, rusty brake pistons are usually the result of a long drive with badly worn discs and pads.

All cardan crosses and spline joints are equipped with grease fittings, however, play in the splines is found in every third machine. The hum of the rear gearbox is noted in about the same proportion, but you can drive with this sound for a very long time.

COMPLETE AND NOT VERY
For Terracan, two options for all-wheel drive were offered: permanent ATT (analogue of TOD) and classic part-time 4WD with manual connection of the EST front axle. The transfer cases for both systems are almost the same, and the only difference is in the control. Both of these systems are not considered problem-free. In the transfer case, the electric drive for connecting the front axle and the mechanical part that it controls fail. Problems in the vacuum part are also possible. Moreover, without a comprehensive diagnosis, it will most likely not be possible to understand what exactly happened to the transmission. And in models with the ATT system, there is one feature associated with the ABS module. The following regularity is noted: if the battery is discharged 3-4 times in the car "to zero", the brains of the ABS can "go off the rails." And then the four-wheel drive will not work, because the ATT computer analyzes the signals from the ABS sensors. By the way, there were also cheap rear-wheel drive versions.

As for the gearboxes, they are quite reliable: this applies both to the automatic transmission, which is simple in design, and to the manual transmission.

MATCH: HYUNDAI TERRACAN

FEAR CRDI
And finally, about the engines. There were three motors for the model. With a petrol 3.5-liter (195-200 hp) there are no problems, he eats himself an immodest amount of fuel, and that's it. True, it is imperative to keep an eye on the numerous radiators, including the oil one (diesel engines also have it), which begins to leak with age.

The turbo diesel 2.9 L (150-163 HP) with common rail fuel injection is a time bomb. It is impossible to adjust and repair its fuel equipment even in the capital. If you manage to solve the problem by replacing the pump injectors (10,000 rubles apiece) - consider yourself lucky.

The second turbodiesel 2.5 L (100 HP), which uses a system with balancer shafts, is made under license from Mitsubishi. Repair of the injection pump for this motor is quite real and will cost 8,000-20,000 rubles.

Turbines for both diesel engines, if you do not forget to cool them at idle, are hardy. All motors with a timing belt drive, routine replacement of which is carried out after 60 thousand km of run. In case of belt breaks, in the best case scenario, it will be possible to get rid of by replacing the rockers, in the worst case, to change the head assembly.

As for the body and frame, then even the cars of the first years of production are still worthy. True, the edges of the wheel arches, hidden under the linings, begin to rust with age. Despite the frame and crawler gear, the Terracan is a pure parquet SUV. It has small ground clearance and large overhangs, so torn off bumpers are a harsh reality.
Of course, someone will say that Terracan is not bad at least because it is inexpensive, but for some reason an aphorism comes to my mind that we are not rich enough to buy cheap things.

EXPERT OPINION Peter, specialist in car diagnostics (Hyundai Terracan, diesel 2.5 l, manual transmission, 2002): - I bought the car a little over a year ago. He changed several owners in Russia, and before that he traveled to Korea. Once in the winter I did not want to start, and it was because of low-quality diesel fuel. After being evacuated to a warm room, he came to life without any intervention. This was the only time he let me down. And all the other repair and maintenance work that I did, acted, so to speak, ahead of the curve. Immediately after the purchase, I changed the timing belts and balancer shafts, as well as the rollers and pump. A little later, interventions were required in the suspension - these were all shock absorbers, steering knuckles, a pair of front levers, ball joints and steering tips, a pendulum arm. It should be noted that, taking into account the size and class of this car, spare parts are not prohibitive. Of course, we didn’t manage to make the Terracan to make it look like new: there’s a little backlash, there’s a little buzzing here, but all this is within the normal range, so for now I’m quite satisfied with this roomy, large and very inexpensive off-road vehicle. The only pity is that the acceleration dynamics with a 100-horsepower engine is simply nonexistent, even those “Zhiguli” are overtaken.

Do you still remember how cool it was to drive a new one LC100 , in the early 2000s? Remember what authority he used then Grand Cherokee, Pajero and Patrol? In those days, everyone would like to drive large, comfortable, or rather— chic, powerful and prestigious SUV.

All these qualities were in the Hyundai Terracan shown in 2001 in Geneva:— all but one. You remember what the reputation of Korean cars was in those days. Our motorists did not even want to think that they could produce a really solid car. What kind of prestige is there if then cars of brandsHyundaiandKIAwere considered common silk products. And this is the main reason why Terrakan has not become widespread. Whatever you call it:— prestige, solidity, or presentability, but this is the component that must be present in a business-class SUV.

So the brand itselfHyundai, then was clearly far from prestige, but the name -Terracan, consonant with us with the Cockroach,
did not add charisma to this car at all. Agree, it doesn't sound as cool as - Kruzak, Pajero, or Cherokee.

But, if we close our eyes to all these prejudices, we will see that the Terrakan is the first, truly Hyundai, SUV. After allGalloper,which was replaced byTerracan,was only a licensed copy of the First Pajero. And of course, they didn't think of calling their car a Cockroach, of course). The name of this Korean SUV consists of two words:- terra (Earth - from Latin) andKhan (The ruler is translated from Turkish). As you can see, the Koreans chose the name quite reasonable, as for the car on the development of which 240 million dollars and 34 months of time were spent.

• About costHyundai Terracan

You can buy a used Hyundai Terrakan for 10,000$.
This is the average price, but if you look at the ads, you will notice that there are offers for 8,000$. It is worth noting that on the secondary market, this Korean SUV has a clearly more attractive price than the samePajero 3, orLC100.Do you still think that Terracan simply cannot be compared with the aforementioned machines? Then let's move on)

• About appearance:

Looking at the photo of the Hyundai Terrakan, you yourself will draw conclusions about its appearance. I will just add that this is a frame car, in a version with a petrolV6having a curb weight in 1982kg. With a body length of 4710mm, the design bureau of this car is 2731mm, and the ground clearance is 211mm.

Already in the base, Terracan is equipped with moldings, which are equipped with 16th rubber, 255th width with 65th sidewall profile.

In 2004,Hyundai Terracanunderwent restyling. The updated SUV can be easily distinguished by the cellular radiator grille, before the restyling it was made in the form of vertical ribs - you can see this in the photo. Diesel cars are easily distinguished by the presence of an air intake on the hood.

The basic equipment of Terracan includes: twoairbag-a, power steering, electric glass and central locking system. Powerful machines withV6, already in the base are equipped with a leather interior, and for the hatch it was required to pay 300$.

At the request of the first owner, Terracan could be equipped with a third row of seats. In a two-row version, the trunk of a Korean SUV holds 750 liters.

• SpecificationsHyundai Terracan

Initially, the Hyundai Terrakan was offered only with an old diesel engine.
There was no alternative to this motor only in the first year of production. This naturally aspirated diesel four has a volume of 2.5 liters and develops a power of 100hp, but the maximum thrust of this engine is 333N.M. Although it is achievable in a very narrow rev range, it is still a very impressive figure. With regards to this engine, it should be added that Terrakan got it from the outdatedGalloper.

A more modern turbodiesel four, with a volume of 2.9 liters, develops 150hp and 345NM of thrust. It is noteworthy that the maximum torque is available here already at 1750 rpm.

The most powerful petrolV6, with a volume of 3.5 liters, develops a power of 200hp and a moment of 294N.M. It is noteworthy that, that at the highest power, this unit has the lowest torque. But, with such a motor, on the track, Terrakan is able to compete with the initially more expensive SUVs. Up to a hundred, it breaks down in just 9.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 178 km per hour.

Terracanequipped with two all-wheel drive systems. The first one is the simplest, it implies constant movement on the rear wheel drive and the possibility of rigid connection of the front axle. This switching can be carried out at speeds up to 80 km. The front axle can receive up to 50% moment, - depending on road conditions.

A sophisticated all-wheel drive system, involves driving in rear-wheel drive with an automatically connected front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive can be turned on independently, as in the first case, up to 50 can be transmitted to the front% traction.

There were two gearboxes for the Korean all-terrain vehicle: - five-speed mechanics, and a four-speed automatic.

In terms of suspension:— there is a double in front, a wishbone on the torsion bars, and in the back there is a bridge. In the base, the rear brakes are drum, but when the ABS is ordered, they become disc brakes.

Hyundai Terracan has never been in great demand. It lacked prestige, which in the large SUV class is just as important as a powerful engine and good equipment.

In the secondary market, the Hyundai Terrakan is also not very popular, despite the fact that it has a more attractive price tag than its Japanese competitors. However, the frame-mounted Korean SUV can carry up to 7 people and is capable of towing a trailer weighing up to 2.8 tons. In addition, even the base Terracan received good equipment: air conditioning, ABS with EBD brake force distribution, airbags for the driver and front passenger.

The Terracan combines the comfort of a luxury sedan with the properties of an SUV. It is more suitable not so much for off-road as for roads of very poor quality. Low ground clearance and large overhangs limit the ability to tackle rough terrain.

The model is based on the design of the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero. The Terracan was assembled in South Korea until the fall of 2006. The car underwent restyling in 2004. The updated version can be recognized by a different radiator grille, fog and taillights.

Engines

The Terracan has two diesel engines and one gasoline engine. All of them are a licensed copy of Mitsubishi units and have a belt-type timing drive.

The aftermarket is dominated by a 2.5-liter turbo diesel (D4BH) with 103 hp. This motor was not officially offered in Europe and Russia. In the West, the 4-cylinder 2.9 CRDi (J3 CR) was in demand, developing 150 hp, and after restyling - 163 hp. The top 3.5-liter gasoline V6 (G6CU) with multipoint fuel injection produced 194 hp. and was available in almost all markets.

The 2.5 TD uses a vortex chamber injection system. The motor is considered reliable and omnivorous, but too weak for such a large car. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 20 seconds! Therefore, it often has to be twisted. Ultimately, this has a detrimental effect on the durability of the turbodiesel.

So, with high mileage, the engine often begins to eat up oil. Replacement of rings and liners will be required. In addition, episodes with cranking of the liners, destruction of the crankshaft, and even cracks in the cylinders are observed. The cost of a complete overhaul is about 100-150 thousand rubles, a contract engine - more than 150,000 rubles, and a new one - about 300,000 rubles!

Overheating is also common - due to the failure of the viscous coupling of the fan, thermostat, or a burst pipe of the cooling system. As a result, a crack occurs in the block head. The cost of a new head is about 37,000 rubles.

After 200-300 thousand km, the block head gasket may surrender. You will have to pay 2,000 rubles for a new gasket, and another 6,000 rubles for replacing it.

The fuel system of the more modern J3 CR with Common Rail injection system is very sensitive to the quality of diesel fuel. Low-grade fuel quickly finishes injectors (15,000 rubles) and high-pressure fuel pumps (35,000 rubles). When refueling at proven gas stations, the fuel system is capable of traveling 200-250 thousand km.

The cylinder head here, too, may require replacement due to overheating, as a result of an uncontrolled leak of coolant. In addition, there are cases of bushings turning and connecting rods breaking.

The turbocharger of both diesel engines serves more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of a new node is from 40,000 rubles.

The petrol V6 is the largest engine from the Sigma family, which was also installed in the first generation Kia Sorento. Its advantages: attractive performance, simple design (cast iron block and forged steel connecting rods), ease of installation of LPG. There is only one serious minus - very high fuel consumption. As a rule, the flagship engine does not raise questions.

Transmission

In a pair, the engine was assigned either a 5-speed mechanics or a 4-speed automatic. The petrol versions were equipped exclusively with automatic transmissions.

The manual transmission is very reliable. But the Terracan's dual-mass flywheel with manual transmission and 2.9 CRDI sometimes requires replacement after 100-150 thousand km. A new node in the original will cost 50,000 rubles. Many people prefer to install a cheaper single-mass analogue - for 8,000 rubles. The clutch serves over 150,000 km. The cost of a new set is 6-8 thousand rubles.

The automatic transmission is presented by the simple and reliable Japanese Aisin 30-40 LE. Problems are encountered only after 200-250 thousand km. Solenoids, torque converter, oil pump or clutches may require attention. For repairs, you will have to pay 40-60 thousand rubles.

All-wheel drive system

The front-wheel drive in most Terracans is forcibly connected - the EST transmission. A TOD automatic transmission was also available. Here, the front wheels were connected when the rear wheels slipped using an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. It can transfer up to 50% of the thrust to the front axle, and if necessary, the clutch can be locked.

The transmission type is easily identified by the mode selector switch. In models with EST you will find a 3-position switch - 4L-4H-2H, and with a TOD a two-position switch - AUTO and LOW.

Some models are equipped with an optional rear axle limited slip differential (LSD).

Rear-wheel drive versions were also offered - only with diesel engines. In these modifications, there is no cross member with front axle mounting brackets on the frame.

Faults in the all-wheel drive system after 150-200 thousand km are quite common, especially if you regularly knead the dirt. For example, the front axle connection valve fails, or the gearbox electric drive starts to strike. In addition, the drive chain is stretched (13,000 rubles), and in the TOD automatic transmission, in addition, it may be necessary to replace the electromagnetic clutch and clutches. The cost of the repair will be about 40,000 rubles.

After 200-250 thousand km, most likely, a bulkhead of the propeller shafts will be required. The crosspieces (1,000 rubles) of the shafts and the CV joint of the front universal joint wear out (3,000 rubles). It is worth noting that regular lubrication renewal - injecting - will help prolong the life of the driveshafts. For this, grease fittings are provided here.

In old age, noisy bridges will also attract attention. Most often, it is possible to get off by replacing the bearings.

Undercarriage

Suspension Hyundai Terrakan in its design repeats that used in the second Pajero. On the front axle there are double wishbones with torsion bars, and on the rear axle there is a continuous axle with springs.

Suspension elements are strong enough and have a good resource. Adjustment of torsion bars is periodically required, and after 150-200 thousand km they "sink" (15,000 rubles per pair). After a while, the rear springs also surrender (from 3,000 rubles).

The steering uses a gearbox. The pendulum steering arm often has to be changed after 20,000 km. The bushings break and a knock appears. The cost of the sleeve is about 300 rubles, and the lever is 3,000 rubles. After 200-250 thousand km, sometimes a leak in the upper oil seal of the gearbox or a critical backlash in the mechanism is found. You will have to pay almost 30,000 rubles for a new gearbox.

After 150-200 thousand km, the bearings of the power steering pump can buzz, or extraneous forces appear on the steering wheel. The cost of a new pump is about 7,000 rubles.

After 7-10 years, it is necessary to change the lines of the brake system. Tubes rust and hoses break. The cost of a complete set of tubes is about 5,000 rubles.

Typical problems and malfunctions

In many instances, traces of corrosion can already be found on the frame and body. Special attention should be paid to the VIN number, which is located on the frame behind the rear right wheel. If corrosion destroys it, it will become impossible to re-register the SUV.

Favorite places for rust on the body: tailgate, bottom of doors and bonnet, windshield frame, side skirts, wheel arches and bumper attachment points. Reddish spots can be hidden under various trims and moldings. The body paint is very sensitive to scratches.

It should be noted that the degree of corrosion protection depended on the destination market. The maximum level is provided for the countries of northern Europe, and for Russia and Korea - the average. You can determine the depth of the factory processing by decoding the VIN.

Interior materials do not differ in durability. In addition, the instrument panel illumination and its signaling devices burn out.

ABS malfunctions are inevitable with age. Most often, sensors and wiring are to blame. In pre-styling versions, due to a software error, the ABS unit often failed (42,000 rubles). Many owners, not wanting to buy an expensive new unit, preferred to turn it off. For this, the fuse was removed, and the ABS malfunction indicator was either powered from adjacent indicators, or simply de-energized.

Problems with the cooling of the passenger compartment arise due to leaks in the air conditioning system, failure of the electromagnetic clutch or jamming of the compressor (14,000 rubles).

The generator (from 14,000 rubles) in the Terracan with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel, unlike other versions of the SUV, is located below. As a result, water and dirt constantly gets on the unit, which contributes to its early death.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, not all parts have substitutes, and some originals are too expensive. However, many owners are happy with their purchase. Hyundai Terrakan is the choice of those who value practicality more than image and dynamics.