Hyundai iMax 2018 review

The Hyundai iMax is a commercial van that has been transformed into a people mover. But does it work for families? Nedahl Stelio puts it to the test.
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[@jubei1000000]

Biggest complaint.. "No center console..." (then puts handbag in place)

[@giloises]

Personally I love the space between the front seats. It's a handy place to put a big shopping bag full of drinks and food for during a road trip and my wife uses it to walk to the back to attend the youngest children (I've got three). And whether it's full or empty, I always have more than enough engine power. Great cruiser, especially for long distances and yeah... the kids just love it. And I personally don't think it's ugly. There're some other vans out there that are pretty ugly. This one looks quite nice. And o yeah, the amounts of building materials and furniture I've moved with it. No problem whatsoever. You get a lot of car for relatively little money. That's how you should look at it.

[@doubled8247]

That’s the main reason I would get it, the no center console. I currently have a Kia carnival/Sedona and a 1 year old. Most of the time he’s okay in his car seat, but when he’s not and needs attention the wife has to crawl Over the center console and do some acrobatics haha. Our next van I’m looking into something more practical like this.

[@HamishSansom]

After owning an iMax for over 3 years now I can confirm that it's brilliant, and having the space between the front seats is almost the best feature! So it's really disappointing to see this reviewer say "the space between the front seats is just empty, and inconvenient", she then proceeds to put her purse there! As an example, when the kids need help doing up their seat-belts or whatever on a day when it's pouring down outside, there's nothing better than just walking down the middle to the sort them out without having to go outside, incredibly convenient!

[@rickyp4008]

HI, thanks for your comment, out of curiosity, How do you carry large items in the van, I'm under the impression the rear seats can't be folded down.... Are they easily removable? I'm stuck between the imax, multivan and carnival.
Also if I was to have x2 baby seats in the 2nd row, do you think grandparents would still be able to get into the 3rd row?

We owned the H-1 (as it is called in other markets) from 2012 and used it when our children were young. It was the only affordable option here in Thailand. We sold it later, because we then only used for some large trips. We all really liked the space, the ride quality and the quite low fuel consumption. So am still looking at it, but I miss the modern safety features my Mazda CX-5 or the Kia Grand Carnival has. The front looks now nicer and there is an variant with a nicer and more modern interior, but the missing safety features are currently a «no go» for me. Hoping, Hyundai will bring a better, really «new» vehicle (soon).

[@magicheats8291]

The Imax has the potential to take on the Kia Carnival and SUVs if Hyundai
invested more into the Imax they have the space just add Awd and with all new suspension change the front interior design with the safety features and rear seats to more adjustable in folded down etc then I think sales would increase

[@metric85]

The Indonesian market version got nicer tail lamps with LED strip and center console between the driver's and passenger's seats. But the infotainment system is aftermarket not integrated.

[@samvrs]

We always rent an i800 to take down to Newquay and I’m 6ft 4 and I fit fine in the back and easy for me to climb in and out

[@captainchaos3053]

I wonder if she knows that does anyone want a ride is a very different kind of offer in the UK?

[@godfatherNYC]

It's really nice that the center aisle is open like that. But I guess a little ledge or something would be helpful. The exterior is pretty hideous but that interior looks really nice. If they made it really fuel efficient, (like the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid here in the U.S.,) it would be pretty awesome.

[@leftylinky8826]

Would be great for a camper conversion 👍

[@m.a.k3480]

i got one hyundai imax elite and i made just made a center console for my van

[@joshuaalzaga5878]

I like the happy music playing in the background

[@cottoncandyandcooldirector4779]

In diff. Countries Its Called The Hyundai Starex

[@ItsSamuel715]

Hyundai Starex or iMax 2018

[@sidewayskiwikick2899]

So many things missed... are the seat removable? How is it fully loaded, is it quite on the road? Mpg? Top speed? Can I get an m16 in the boot? Where can I store my pistols and grenades? Does it come with bullet proof windows??

[@layanglayang2222]

Side doors rubber seal after prolong exposure to hot sunny day tends to make door to stuck amd very difficult to open. Often cause door handle to break when opening door. I doublt Hyundai is doing something till these days.

[@andrewking9435]

No concessions style wise to make it people friendly? Did u not notice the new front end on the facelift model?

[@andrewking9435]

Ps. Btw it is based on a commercial van rather than a people mover per se

[@Will0w_Th3rianPawzz]

My brother has an Iload it doesn't drive like a van more like a car. Kinda fun.

[@sheikhpak100]

Nice car

[@mrknowmyself]

귀여운 나달🌼🌞

[@1969cmp]

I could dig an iMax or Carnival. Serious people and luggage movers.

[@alexwidjaja5339]

Nice van👍

[@powershin12]

In Korea, Highest 9 Seater trim has a different dashboard, steering wheel, and cluster. It looks way better.

[@lephuongcom]

Hi, what’s that colour?

[@nessuno5403]

Repetitive in parts?

[@mediacoregroupph]

Why the asian Starex different than the aussie IMax?

[@chewchew74]

We need something like that in the U.S

[@doubled8247]

I agree, the minivans are somewhat small. With a baby and all the baggage you end up losing a ton of floor space. The open area between the seats is great for when the kid gets fussy and one of the parents gotta make a jump back there.

[@lucljs]

2015 model in philippines has a thing in the middle

[@paulwheatley2361]

A review ????

[@mastertvdiyteknik]

I like it

[@poo70]

Price???

[@electricdiesel1993]

Hyundai old skool bus🚐

[@rsoul7282]

Was pretty good in its day, clearly tired and dated in 2018 though. Just goes to show that you can’t slap a facelift on yesterday’s old nag and expect to impress those that actually have some options.

[@hardtailshredder]

What you said is all true and what I've been experiencing for the past few years.

[@craigfleming8849]

I love this chick

[@janchristophertayaban1730]

Korean versions have center consoles

[@petarchernaev193]

Beautiful. Car is also nice

[@JonathanSantos-gw6hk]

I’m a single 19 year old and bought this car the other day lol

[@brian_jake]

But you have friends? Lol

[@irfannazir7318]

In Pakistan

[@Turbosaunderground]

In my country this think come without airbags, shame on you Hyundai!

[@scottbulliman2720]

Never occurred to her to put her handbag in the double glove box ……

[@syedusmanaliferozi4520]

Plz reply

[@jaimusicxx]

lol - Nedahl; you didn't seem to enjoy this reviews.... well done anyway

[@barenakedladies2284]

1st time is even someone sit with there legs crossed in a car/van

[@priyananthpremakanthan9655]

The multivan is way better

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

Carnival is way way better

[@therandomjohn463]

No

[@RickyRegal.]

Its his opinion

[@conscienciapositiva8706]

because you are a Kia's salesman

[@pec1739]

KIA
killed in action

[@sinihmz1210]

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