Hyundai Matrix
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The Hyundai Lavita also sold as the Hyundai Matrix in Europe
and Southeast Asia
, and as the Hyundai Elantra Lavita in Australia
, is an MPV sold by the Hyundai Motor Company
, and was mechanically related to the Mitsubishi RVR. The vehicle was designed by the Italian
car designer company Pininfarina
. Hyundai state it is a MPV based on the tall roofline.
The Lavita is a five-seater hatchback
and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engine
s. The 1.8 has a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe there are versions also available with turbo diesel engine
s.
In Malaysia, the Lavita is locally assembled as the Inokom
Matrix, which is available in both 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engine options.
For 2008, Hyundai unveiled a facelifted version of the Lavita at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2008. It has undergone major changes to the front fascia, similar in style to the i30
. New wheels are also part of the slew of changes. The C-pillar window kink has been eliminated. Minor changes have also been made to the interior.
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, and as the Hyundai Elantra Lavita in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, is an MPV sold by the Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
, and was mechanically related to the Mitsubishi RVR. The vehicle was designed by the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
car designer company Pininfarina
Pininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
. Hyundai state it is a MPV based on the tall roofline.
The Lavita is a five-seater hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
s. The 1.8 has a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe there are versions also available with turbo diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
s.
In Malaysia, the Lavita is locally assembled as the Inokom
Inokom
Inokom Corp Bhd is a Malaysian assembler of Hyundai vehicles. The passenger vehicles are marketed by Hyundai Sime Darby Motors, which is co-owned by Hyundai Motor Company and Sime Darby....
Matrix, which is available in both 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engine options.
For 2008, Hyundai unveiled a facelifted version of the Lavita at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2008. It has undergone major changes to the front fascia, similar in style to the i30
Hyundai i30
The Hyundai i30 is a small family car by South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia cee'd, available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmissions.The i30 wagon is...
. New wheels are also part of the slew of changes. The C-pillar window kink has been eliminated. Minor changes have also been made to the interior.
External links
- Hyundai Matrix (UK)
- Inokom Matrix (Malaysia)