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Hyundai iLoad finance calculator

A common mid-size tradie and courier van on the NZ used market, financed mostly through business structures.

Last reviewed: 24 April 2026

The Hyundai iLoad was sold in New Zealand from 2008 through to 2021 as a mid-size panel van aimed squarely at the tradie, courier, and small-fleet segment. Although Hyundai NZ replaced it with the Staria Load in 2022, the iLoad still dominates the used commercial-van market at sub-$40,000 price points because production ran for over a decade and the van gained a reputation for straightforward servicing through the Hyundai dealer network. Cross-shoppers commonly land on the Toyota Hiace, Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Transporter, and LDV G10 at similar price points. Loan files sit firmly in the commercial-finance lane, where chattel mortgage and finance lease products dominate the conversation and personal consumer loans are the exception.

Your estimated repayment

Weekly

Disclaimer

$128/week

$256 /fortnight $554 /month
$28,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years

We are not a finance company. Indicative only. Not a quote or offer of credit. Actual rates, fees, and repayments depend on your circumstances and the lender's decision.

Year by year

iLoad prices and repayments, by era.

Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.

2010-2014 used

$12,000

First-generation TQ iLoad with 2.5 CRDi diesel. Often 250,000+ km on courier-fleet examples. Out of factory warranty.

Weekly

$54.83

Monthly

$237.61

2015-2018 used

$22,000

Facelift TQ with updated safety-pack and revised 2.5 CRDi diesel. Volume sweet spot on dealer forecourts.

Weekly

$100.53

Monthly

$435.63

2019-2021 used

$32,000

Final TQ-R iLoad with AEB, revised trim, and late-model safety upgrades. Last year of iLoad production before Staria Load replaces it.

Weekly

$146.22

Monthly

$633.64

2022+ Staria Load

$52,000

Staria Load replaces iLoad in the Hyundai NZ range. Different platform and VIN family; the badge continues, the iLoad name does not.

Weekly

$237.61

Monthly

$1,029.66

Who this suits

Who buys a Hyundai iLoad?

  • Sole-trader builders, plumbers, electricians, and painters wanting a mid-size van with secure on-site tool storage at a lower buy-in than a late-model Hiace.
  • Courier operators running a local Aramex, NZ Post, or contracted round where mid-size cargo volume and a sliding side door matter more than long-wheelbase capacity.
  • Small fleet operators running two to four iLoads on chattel mortgage or finance lease to keep a known and cheap-to-service commercial van across several years.
  • Florists, caterers, and small-business delivery operators in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch where daily kilometres and cargo security drive the vehicle choice.
  • Second-van buyers wanting a used iLoad as a backup or supplementary unit alongside a newer Transit Custom, Hiace, or Staria Load.

Financing notes

What financing a iLoad usually looks like.

At $28,000 across a four-year term at 9% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $159 or about $687 a month. Under a chattel mortgage, the weekly is the same, but GST on the purchase price (around $3,650 on a $28,000 ex-GST price) is typically claimable in the next GST return where the business is GST-registered, and finance interest is generally deductible in proportion to business use, both subject to the accountant's confirmation. Three to five-year terms are widely observed on iLoad finance, with shorter terms more common on older examples.

Model-specific questions

Hyundai iLoad finance FAQ.

What finance structure is typical for a Hyundai iLoad in New Zealand?

Chattel mortgage is the most common structure on iLoads bought by sole traders and small companies, because the van sits on the business balance sheet and GST on the purchase is typically claimable in the next GST return, subject to the accountant's confirmation. Finance leases are widely observed on fleets of three or more vans where balance-sheet treatment matters. Personal consumer loans on iLoads are uncommon because the buyer profile is almost always business.

Can the GST on a used Hyundai iLoad be claimed back?

GST is typically claimable on the purchase of an iLoad where the business is GST-registered, the van is used primarily for taxable business activity, and the seller is also GST-registered (or the buyer is using the second-hand-goods input-tax rules), subject to the accountant's confirmation. On a $28,000 ex-GST iLoad, that represents around $4,200 in input tax, which is usually recovered in the next GST return.

What is a typical weekly repayment on a used iLoad in New Zealand?

On a $28,000 used TQ iLoad at 9% indicative over four years with no deposit, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $159. A $32,000 late-model 2020 iLoad on the same settings lands at around $182 a week. A three-year term on the same $28,000 van lifts the weekly to $227 but cuts total interest by roughly half. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates are set by the lender.

How does an iLoad compare to a Hiace or Transit Custom on finance?

All three finance through similar commercial-loan products. Hiace commonly carries the tightest indicative rate because NZ resale data is deepest and the fleet register shows the largest volume. Transit Custom sits in a similar band. iLoad typically prices a touch wider because the model is now discontinued and residual value underwriting is less certain, particularly on examples over eight years old.

Is a discontinued van harder to finance than a current-model one?

Indicative rates on late-model iLoads (2018 onward) sit broadly in line with current mainstream vans in our experience, because the van is still common on NZ roads and parts supply through Hyundai dealers is ongoing. Earlier iLoads (pre-2015) commonly attract a conservative rate and a shorter cap on term because residual-value underwriting is thinner on older commercial vans generally.

How much deposit is typical on an iLoad loan?

Zero-deposit chattel-mortgage structures are offered on iLoads to GST-registered buyers because the input-tax claim effectively acts as a post-purchase deposit via the first GST return. A 10 to 20% cash deposit further reduces the loan amount and typically improves the indicative rate band, particularly on older iLoads where lender residual-value risk is higher. Fleet operators commonly negotiate deposit as part of supply.

Can an iLoad be financed from a private seller or auction?

Yes, on broadly the same terms as a dealer purchase. A broker pre-approval is commonly sourced first. A Carjam report verifies VIN, odometer, and any secured interest on the PPSR; the seller must clear any listed security at settlement. A pre-purchase mechanical inspection at $200 to $350 is widely regarded as worth the cost on any iLoad over seven years old because commercial-van wear is harder to see than passenger-car wear.

Can an iLoad be financed if it's being used partly for private family use?

Yes, though the GST and deductibility treatment changes. Where the van is used part-business and part-private, the deductible finance interest and claimable GST are typically apportioned to the business-use percentage, subject to the accountant's confirmation. Most lenders still finance the van under a chattel mortgage regardless of mixed use; the structure choice is driven more by the business status of the borrower than the vehicle's use split.

A formal estimate on a Hyundai iLoad.

Our finance partner compares multiple NZ lenders. Calculator inputs travel through to the application, and the partner returns a formal estimate after the lender's credit assessment.

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