WRC team transporters do not often attract the headlines that the rally cars themselves generate, yet they are inseparable from the spectacle: the Actros MP4 Bigspace is the centrepiece of the team paddock, housing workshops, hospitality and the cars themselves. IXO Models' TTR series addresses this gap with a growing catalogue of 1:43 die-cast transporter models tied to specific seasons, and this 2024 entry for the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is among the most topical releases in that range.
The Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 1851 Bigspace
Introduced in 2011, the fourth-generation Actros — known internally as the MP4 — represented a significant aerodynamic and efficiency step over its predecessor. The 1851 designation follows Mercedes-Benz truck nomenclature precisely: 18 denotes the front axle rating in tonnes, 51 translates to 510 hp, produced by the OM 471 inline-6 diesel engine rated at 510 hp and meeting Euro 6 emissions standards. The Bigspace cab is the largest cab variant in the Actros range, offering additional crew accommodation — essential for the long-haul logistics of a global rally championship. The MP4 generation won the International Truck of the Year 2012.
Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT and the 2024 WRC Season
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is Hyundai Motorsport's factory WRC entry, competing in the 2024 season with the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 hybrid. The driver line-up comprised Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak and Esapekka Lappi — Neuville ultimately taking the drivers' title that season. The team's transporter carries the characteristic light blue and white livery that frames the Shell and Mobis branding, colours consistent across both the cars and all team infrastructure at each rally. The transporter travels to every WRC round, acting simultaneously as logistics vehicle, mobile workshop and the team's most visible trackside presence.
IXO Models TTR Series: Die-Cast at 1:43
IXO Models produces this model under their TTR (Truck Transporter Rally) reference range, using the Actros MP4 Bigspace as the base casting for multiple livery variants across different WRC seasons. Construction is die-cast metal. The 2024 Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT livery is rendered in the team's light blue and white with Shell and Mobis logo placement matching the real truck's graphics. IXO's TTR range is the most consistently updated series of WRC transporter models at 1:43, releasing new livery variants season by season to track each team's identity.
In the Display Cabinet
This model pairs naturally with the IXO 1:43 Hyundai i20 N Rally1 cars from the 2024 WRC season — Neuville, Tänak and Lappi each have corresponding car models — allowing a cohesive team diorama. It also sits well alongside IXO TTR transporters from the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT and M-Sport Ford WRT from the same 2024 season, documenting the full manufacturer grid. For collectors focused on livery evolution, earlier Hyundai Shell Mobis transporter releases from 2022 and 2023 provide direct seasonal comparisons. Truck model enthusiasts will also find the Actros MP4 Bigspace casting itself a worthwhile addition alongside other 1:43 Actros variants.
Frequently asked questions
Which team does this transporter belong to?
It represents the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, Hyundai Motorsport's factory WRC squad, during the 2024 season.
Which drivers were associated with this team in 2024?
Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak and Esapekka Lappi drove for Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT in the 2024 WRC season. Neuville won the drivers' championship that year.
What is the truck model represented?
The Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 1851 Bigspace — fourth-generation Actros, introduced 2011, powered by the OM 471 inline-6 diesel producing 510 hp, Euro 6 compliant.
Who makes this model and what material is it?
IXO Models, from their TTR (Truck Transporter Rally) series. The model is die-cast metal at 1:43 scale.
