Hyundai Galloper: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Hyundai Galloper catalogue data points to three distinct choices: a 2.5 MT diesel for simple manual driving, a 2.5 AT diesel for automatic convenience, or a 3.0 gasoline model for stronger performance.
The Hyundai Galloper catalogue data points to three distinct choices: a 2.5 MT diesel for simple manual driving, a 2.5 AT diesel for automatic convenience, or a 3.0 gasoline model for stronger performance. Both generations are AWD, three-door SUVs with the same 210 mm ground clearance, but the first generation ran from September 1991 to March 1997 with 12 versions, while the second ran from March 1997 to September 2003 with 27 versions. The decisive differences are therefore found in engine output, transmission, performance, weight and fuel-tank capacity—not in body format or ground clearance.
Hyundai Galloper generations: which one offers more choice?
The first-generation Hyundai Galloper is an SUV 3-doors produced from September 1991 through March 1997. Its 12-version range includes 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT diesel models plus 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT gasoline models. Depending on the listed version, the fuel tank holds either 75 or 92 litres. Every first-generation version shown here has AWD and 210 mm of ground clearance.
The second-generation Hyundai Galloper—often searched for as Hyundai Galloper II or Hyundai Galloper 2—is an SUV 3-doors produced from March 1997 through September 2003. It has 27 versions in the complete range, of which 12 are detailed in the supplied specifications. Compared with the first generation, the visible engine selection adds 77 hp, 99 hp and 105 hp diesel calibrations while retaining 85 hp and 95 hp diesels and 141 hp and 161 hp gasoline alternatives. Its listed fuel tank is consistently 75 litres.
The generations overlap during March 1997 according to the catalogue dates. The available figures do not document dimensions or equipment changes, so no claim about either can be made. What can be established is that the later generation offers 15 more versions overall, while retaining the same SUV 3-doors body designation, AWD and 210 mm clearance.
Hyundai Galloper engine specs and version comparison
Repeated version names are separated by output and displacement because the database uses the same exact names for several different specifications.
| Generation and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 2.5 MT, 85 hp | 85 hp | not measured | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation 2.5 MT, 95 hp | 95 hp | 240 Nm | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation 2.5 AT, 95 hp | 95 hp | 240 Nm | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 3.0 AT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 220 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 3.0 MT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 220 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation 3.0 MT, 161 hp | 161 hp | 250 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 MT, 85 hp | 85 hp | not measured | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 AT, 95 hp | 95 hp | 240 Nm | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 MT, 95 hp | 95 hp | 240 Nm | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 AT, 99 hp | 99 hp | 225 Nm | 2476 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 MT, 77 hp | 77 hp | 152 Nm | 2477 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 MT, 99 hp | 99 hp | 225 Nm | 2477 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 MT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 253 Nm | 2477 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 2.5 AT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 253 Nm | 2477 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 3.0 AT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 220 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 3.0 MT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 220 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second generation 3.0 MT, 161 hp | 161 hp | 250 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
Duplicate database entries with identical essential specifications are consolidated in the comparison. The second-generation data contains two 2.5 MT entries at 85 hp, one of which records 2 valves per cylinder while the other leaves that figure not measured.
Power per litre helps distinguish engines that share a version name. The naturally aspirated second-generation 2.5 MT with 77 hp produces approximately 31.1 hp per litre. The 85 hp 2.5 MT produces approximately 34.3 hp per litre, while the 95 hp, 99 hp and 105 hp diesel specifications produce approximately 38.4, 40.0 and 42.4 hp per litre respectively. The 141 hp 3.0 versions deliver approximately 47.4 hp per litre, and the 161 hp 3.0 MT reaches approximately 54.2 hp per litre.
The strongest listed diesel is therefore the second-generation 2.5 MT or 2.5 AT with 105 hp and 253 Nm. It provides 28 hp and 101 Nm more than the naturally aspirated 77 hp 2.5 MT. Among gasoline versions, the 161 hp 3.0 MT adds 20 hp and 30 Nm over the 141 hp 3.0 MT while retaining the same 2972 cc displacement.
Hyundai Galloper performance and mpg
The first-generation 2.5 MT with 85 hp reaches 100 km/h in 25.9 seconds and has a top speed of 136 km/h. Acceleration and top speed for the first-generation 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT with 95 hp are not measured.
For the first-generation 3.0 range, the transmission makes a measurable difference. The 141 hp 3.0 AT reaches 100 km/h in 14.6 seconds and 157 km/h, while the 141 hp 3.0 MT needs 13.4 seconds and reaches 167 km/h. With the same output, the Manual version is 1.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and has a 10 km/h higher maximum speed. The 161 hp 3.0 MT is also listed at 13.4 seconds and 167 km/h.
In the second generation, the 85 hp 2.5 MT records 25.9 seconds and 136 km/h. The 99 hp 2.5 AT records the same 25.9-second acceleration but a 134 km/h maximum. The 99 hp and 105 hp 2.5 MT versions both record 16.3 seconds and 140 km/h. Acceleration is not measured for the 105 hp 2.5 AT, while its maximum speed is 134 km/h. Performance is not measured for the 77 hp 2.5 MT or the 95 hp 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT versions.
The second-generation 3.0 figures mirror those listed for the first generation: the 141 hp 3.0 AT records 14.6 seconds and 157 km/h, while the 141 hp 3.0 MT and 161 hp 3.0 MT record 13.4 seconds and 167 km/h.
City, highway and combined fuel consumption are not measured for any supplied version. Hyundai Galloper mpg therefore cannot be calculated from this dataset, and the performance figures should not be used as substitutes for economy data.
Hyundai Galloper dimensions, weight and wheel specs
Ground clearance is 210 mm for every version in both generations. The second generation uses a 75-litre tank throughout the supplied records. First-generation records show either a 75-litre or 92-litre tank, depending on the entry, so a buyer comparing otherwise similar first-generation vehicles should verify which specification applies. The larger listed tank provides 17 litres of additional capacity.
Kerb weight is not measured for most diesel versions. The second-generation 2.5 MT with 77 hp weighs 1550 kg, giving approximately 20.1 kg per hp. The second-generation 2.5 MT with 99 hp weighs 1745 kg, or approximately 17.6 kg per hp. The 105 hp 2.5 MT also weighs 1745 kg, improving that ratio to approximately 16.6 kg per hp.
The 141 hp and 161 hp 3.0 versions with measured weight have a kerb weight of 1735 kg. That equals approximately 12.3 kg per hp for the 141 hp engine and 10.8 kg per hp for the 161 hp engine. The 161 hp 3.0 MT consequently has the strongest power-to-weight result among versions with measured kerb weight.
Gross weight is 2510 kg for the listed 3.0 versions. In the second-generation diesel range, the 99 hp 2.5 MT has a gross weight of 2550 kg, while the 105 hp 2.5 MT has a gross weight of 3000 kg. Gross weight is not measured for the remaining supplied versions.
Overall exterior dimensions are not measured. Wheel sizes are also not measured for any version, so Hyundai Galloper wheel specs cannot be stated from the available data.
Which Hyundai Galloper version should you choose?
Choose the second-generation 2.5 MT with 105 hp if diesel torque and the strongest measured diesel output are the priorities. Its 253 Nm arrives at 1800 rpm, compared with 225 Nm at 2000 rpm for the 99 hp diesel and 152 Nm at 2000 rpm for the naturally aspirated 77 hp version. It also reaches 100 km/h in 16.3 seconds and has a 140 km/h top speed.
Choose the 2.5 AT with 105 hp if an Automatic diesel is essential. It retains the same 105 hp and 253 Nm as the corresponding 2.5 MT, but uses a 4-speed Automatic instead of a 5-speed Manual. Its top speed is 134 km/h and its acceleration is not measured. The data therefore supports choosing it for transmission preference, not for a demonstrated performance advantage.
Choose the 3.0 MT with 141 hp when the best fully measured balance of manual performance and lower output is sufficient. It reaches 100 km/h in 13.4 seconds and 167 km/h—1.2 seconds quicker and 10 km/h faster than the 141 hp 3.0 AT. Choose the 161 hp 3.0 MT when maximum listed power is the goal: it adds 20 hp and 30 Nm over the 141 hp 3.0 MT, although both share the same recorded acceleration and top speed.
Choose the first generation chiefly when its available specification is preferable, especially a record with the 92-litre tank. The data does not establish reliability, problems, price or sale availability for either generation, so it cannot support claims that one is cheaper, more dependable or easier to buy in the USA. On specifications alone, the second generation supplies the broader range and the strongest diesel; the 161 hp 3.0 MT is the most powerful Galloper listed across both generations.