Hyundai road test reports and car reviews

Hyundai Tucson CRTD 2007

I bought my Tucson two years ago and it was alright for the first six months. Then two clutches, one air bag switch, terrible brakes, which needed to be taken off and cleaned every now and then, and two replaced clutch slave cylinders later - would I buy another? No! I traded it in asap as I hated it! I’ll stick to buying Japanese as they’re a better bet.

Hyundai i20 Classic 2009

I have had the car for 2 years and 6 months. It is overall a good car and has proven very reliable. There are a few niggles: The a/c comes on automatically when you put the fan on; the seat belt warning beeper is a real pain; it is impossible to ride in the car with the recommended tyre pressure - I run the tyres at 27 psi, the ride then being just acceptable; the fold down rear seat bases are very difficlt to operate. Fuel consumption local is 44 mpg. I have covered 33000 miles and the car has never let me down. I am told that the discs are worn down to the minimum thickness. This is suprising.

Hyundai i40 Tourer 2011

I received the car on the 9th December 2011. I have to say the Car is fantastic to drive, steering is light and it is very comfortable. I opted for the 1.7 Style Blue Drive Diesel. Power wise, I have not noticed much difference to my previous VW Passat 2.0TDI. I have a Caravan, which I have yet to tow, so I will add a comment on that at a later date. Spec wise, the car has all the extras and more I would want, trumping many of it’s rivals on spec V’s price. I have however a couple of niggles. The first was down to poor PDI/Valet - the engine bay looked as if it had stood in a deserted salvage yard for a number of years. However, all credit to the dealership as the problem was quickly rectified with professional response. The second, more serious complaint is colour match!! I have chosen the White - on my car the bumpers front and rear, mirrors and tailgate panel (plastic parts) are a completely different shade to the car body - they are cream instead of white. I’m not sure how such a difference passed the Koreans strict QA procedures. The Dealer is now investigating and it looks like I will lose the car to the paint shop for a week or so. I will let you know once I have got to this point.

Hyundai i30 1.6 CDRDi Comfort 2011

I got my i30 brand new a few months ago. The car is OK as an A to B car, if that’s what you are after, however, I bought the it based on the highly impressive fuel economy figures published for this car. I can’t tell you how disappointed I am with the fuel economy. I get anything between 36 MPG to 39 MPG (best). That for a 1.6 diesel is terrible. Someone made the comment they are getting similar figures, well, that suggests that Hyundai are either producing substandard and fault ridden cars or their fuel economy figures are highly inflated!! In my previous car I was hitting around 44MPG and that was a turbocharged petrol car! That was within the specifications published for that car. Likewise to other comments, I find the dealer is not helpful at all. They really say that 36MPG for a diesel is what the car is capable of. What utter tosh! The manufacturer is not much help either as they point me towards their substandard dealers. Verdict: Plain and simple - AVOID!

Responses to this review

Not sure how you drive but I travel to Belgium - a round trip of about 480 miles - and get 50/60 mpg with 4 adults in car at speeds between 60/70 mph. I usually put 35/40 litres in I don’t over-rev through gears 2500 max back for 2 work 45/50 - Terry Davies from England

Steve, I have the same problem, see my response to Max below. Perhaps we could join together with our problem - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai Terracan 2.9L 2006

 

Mine is coming to the end of 5 year warranty and still the digital air conditioning has a dead band of about + and - 5°. I have mentioned it to my Hyundai garage and even wrote to the Main Hyundai Centre with no response. The proportional control of the temperature does not occur, blowing hot then very cold, but never at the temperature asked for. Otherwise the car is very good.

Responses to this review

If you can find a schematic of the heater, you may be able to consider buying a cheap thermocouple and replacing your existing one temporary. This may be the source of your problem but could be your cheapest method of testing. Alternative to this would be if you can locate the thermocouple place in hot water or hair dryer to see if you get a reasonable response from your heater display. You may also be able to find the thermocouple which controls the ambient temp response. Warming this area and check your ambient response may help or close the external cold air vent off for a while. This might give you some indication to what type of fault you have - Alan Broadbent from Lancashire

The Hyundai Teracan went in for its big service (i.e. timing belts etc) on 19 Dec 2011. What a surprise when I picked it up the following day, they had found out that a rubber pipe that samples the air in the car was badly kinked and not allowing air to pass. This pipe is situated behind a very small grill just to the right of the temperature setting switches. They replaced the bent pipe and removed some other pipe in the same area. I am pleased to report that the digital heating system is now working properly for the first time in five years and my wife can now travel as my passenger without wrapping her legs in a blanket. I suggest that all Hyundai service centres take a note of how this problem was cured - Brian Stapleton from Denbighshire

Hyundai i30 i30 CRDi Style 2008

I bought mine new in May ’08 with 3 years free servicing, my first diesel. I have now completed 38000 miles and nothing has gone wrong. Mine was one of the earlier Korean built models with a five speed box, which was slightly notchy, but has eased nicely with the miles. I get around 53mpg to the gallon in fairly light running, but the amazing punch from the torque tempts me to thrash it on occasion and it really flies. I find the car quiet and very relaxing to drive, particularly on long runs and any road noise is subdued by the Solus KH15 original equipment tyres. I note more recent models show some signs of cost-cutting, eg no centre armrest, no top shelf opening box and undamped passenger grab handles.

Hyundai i10 Classic 85 2011

Nice little car but could be improved. It’s good on the motorway and revs at just over 3,000rpm at 70mph and is quiet at all speeds. It has plenty of space and is comfortable on most surfaces. I find 1st and 2nd gears too low and also find the accellerator too edgy for smooth gear changes. I would also prefer larger tyres, 165/65/14 instead of the 60 profile ones fitted. These tyres would give a better ride and make the wheels appear larger. At the moment the car looks like a roller skate. Build quality is excellent and presently I’m achieving 49/50 mpg during mixed driving. The new front styling is great and it deserves to be a big success.

Hyundai i30 Estate 1.6cdi Estate 2008

I bought a used i30 estate with 26300mls on the clock in Sept 2010. Everything was fine, a great car with lots of kit! In July 2011 the turbo blew and it needed a new engine, turbo and injectors, with its mileage now at 32912mls. In Nov 2011 the turbo blew again, I don’t know how much damage has been caused yet as I’m awaiting the garage report. The mileage is now at 35455mls. You guessed it, I’m not a happy bunny!! I might part-ex for a petrol model! Footnote: I always run the engine for 30secs. after startup before pulling away,and vice/versa on stopping.

Hyundai i30 i39 crdi 2011

Biggest load of rubbish I’ve ever purchased. The fuel consumption is diabolical for a diesel; with very careful driving (I mean very careful) I get 58 mpg at 60mph, but as soon as I start driving in heavy traffic (around the city of Nottingham) the fuel drops to 43.5mpg I’m sending it back!!

Responses to this review

David, please read my response to Max below. There is probably a case for joining together to complain about this - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai Terracan crde 2.9L 2004

I have been an SUV buff for quite some time. Out of all new and and old SUV’s I selected a Terracan for myself for its responsive engine. You feel one with the vehicle when you drive it and the torque delivered is fantastic. It is a good package for its price. Go for it!

Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Crtd CDX 2005

 

I bought my 2005 (55) Tucson in March 2007. I travel to Ireland 4-5 times a year and I have also driven it down through France and Italy and onto Malta where I spent a year, before driving back to the UK. A very pleasant car to drive especially on long drives, although quite thirsty, but the comfort outweighs that small problem. When I took the vehicle into Hyundai, Slane in Ireland, I found them very helpful and friendly, also Hyundai, San Gwann, Malta. The only problem that I have had with the car was a leaking oil cooler, which had to be replaced by Hyundai, Basildon in Essex. I would certainly recommend the Hyundai Tucson to any one who needs a safe comfortable car on long journeys.
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Hyundai i10 2010

Mine is an ex-demonstrator car I bought in July 2011. I’m very disappointed with fuel consumption as I can only get 34.6miles to the gallon. In the 1950’s I had an Austin A40 which could better this by at least 10 mpg more. The Brochure quotes an urban figure of 50.4, and a combined figure of 61.4 What’s wrong with Hyundai?

Hyundai i30 2.0 CRDi 2007

 

I have just under a year until the finance and warranty finish and then I will get shot of the most disappointing car I’ve ever owned. It looks great and has a great level of equipment, but it’s built from cheap materials by chimps! Since October 2007 I’ve had: 3 TPMS valves snap, one whilst cleaning, nearly took my eye out, which my local tyre fitter informed me is due to a chemical reaction between brass & the alloy used, some French manufacturers used to use these valves until they realised the issue, they must have then sold them to Hyundai!; front suspension bushes and linkage replaced 3 times and is about to be done again following an advisory at the MOT 3 or 4 other parts replaced, too boring to mention. I also have rust in 4 places of my boot lid, 2 each side in identical places, yet Hyundai will not do anything about this as they say I have caught this with a ring .... both sides .... in identical places?! Perhaps it’s the way that the boot lid flexes and then catches the lights?!!! Never, ever again!

 

Hyundai i30 2010

I bought this car on 29 July 2011 from a garage. On the 12 August I was reversing up a hill/ dip when a loud noise started, I thought it was me so I did it again elsewhere and heard the same thing. It only does it in reverse and on an incline, it doesn’t make the noise when reversing on level ground. I rang the garage when I got back and the car went back to the garage on 5 September to told the following day that they think it’s the clutch but are looking into it as there have been more cars with the same problem. I am now waiting for garage and Hyundai to get back to me.

Responses to this review

Hi Anna, I have a similar ongoing problem which Hyundai don’t seem to be able to find. I would be interested to know if they have fixed this and what the problem is. Thanks - Paul from England

Hi Anna! I have bought my I30 in May 2011. Now the car has 3000 km. When I ride uphill in 2nd gear around 30km / h from the front, I hear a strange metallic sound. As a "click" on pressing the gas pedal. On the descent there is no sound. When the car is not in gear all is fine. On a flat road as I drive the speed of sound 60km/h in 5 gear occurs with a sudden gas pressure and stops. Everything I wrote I advertised in the Hyundai service assures me that this is normal but I do not have to talk about thair professionalism and approach to the problem. As they all check and everything is fine. They even gave me another car to try, because as they said "every I30 has that sound". Of course, the second one did not have that noise and you should have seen their faces, how they looked at me when I told them that fact. In two days, I will go to another authorized service center to see what they say. If you find out anything please get back to me, I will to you too! - Sinisa Metelko from Croatia (Hrvatska)

Hi I have an i30 diesel premium bought new, 57 plate. The knocking from the front was the drop links worn, also had a new steering rack. All in all, this has been a great car and pulls our 4 berth caravan fine. Look forward to my next one - Colin Barraclough from Somerset

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi 2004

Had the Auto Terri’ for two years, with one previous owner - bought specifically for pulling a boat (which it did effortlessly) and winter journeys across the Highlands. POSITIVES: excellent value for money. Loads of space inside with lounging comfort. Expensive looking, well-built black interior with full leather. Loads of torquey pulling power from engine and 4 speed (plus OD) autobox. Honest, hardworking image. Proven winter and serious off-road ability with electronic "shift on the fly" transfer (rescued a number of other vehicles including £70k Cayenne!) Reasonable economy - up to 35mpg. NEGATIVES: part-time 4wd only possible on low-friction surfaces, ie NOT during normal on-road driving. Some parts slow to obtain and sometimes pricey. Very ’common rear diff’ problems/shudder. Fuel pump failure leading to injector problems (as with mine - £2,500 cost of replacement). Cost of 60k mile belts changing service (from £1,000 at main dealer). Ride can be a bit knobbly. SUMMARY: After changing for a 7 seat people carrier with much lower running costs, I still miss the Terri’ every day and if enough of my numbers came up in the Lottery, I would buy my old friend back again. Really!

Hyundai Sonata 2006

I love this car. Very reliable, nice features, ergonomic design. I spend hours every day in my car for work. My Sonata is comfortable and zippy. The V6 delivers good power when I need it but with excellent gas mileage. All the controls are in the right places and intuitive.

Hyundai Elantra 2006

My Elantra is my first Hyundai, and I’m very pleased with it. Once Hyundai, always Hyundai. It’s cheap, fast, economical and offers enough space for four. It’s a little bit loud, but My JVC car stereo is louder... The only mistake are wide range speakers (there should be two ways speakers installed), but they are good enough for normal use, so I bought just two tweeters. I have driven the car for four years and have put about 90000 km on the clock. The average fuel consumption is between 7 and 8l per 100 km (depending on seson). I should change brake pads soon. I’m servicing my car mostly myself, so I haven’t taken it in for a service yet.

Hyundai Tucson 4 x 4 Turbo Diesel CRTD 2006

Bought new as a company car in January 2006. I’d already had a new 2005 one in petrol form for 45,000 miles and changed companies so asked for another. Got this diesel one! MPG disappointing at first, but a software upgrade helped to get to 32mpg and now a cheap eBay tuning chip/box has now got it to 38.5mpg and 34mpg when towing a loaded four wheel trailer. Car is now at 148,000 miles. Problems: Clutch made a funny tinkling sound when accelerating from 38,000 miles onwards. Garage didn’t do anything about it although I asked at every service. Finally the clutch was about all but finished at 115,000 miles. When it was changed they found a broken clutch plate and wear could be seen on one of the springs where it had been touching the flywheel (so hence that tinkling sound I’d heard). Mine has all the added toys like the heated leather seats etc., for a good price although the plastic interior marks easily. A few issues with the heater; the switchover controls are not working, and it has one leaky damper and a worn front suspension bush, but all of this has been done under warranty. Cam belt changes at 70,000 miles aren’t cheap, but all in all a damn fine vehicle both on and off road (OK, fields and beaten tracks!)

Hyundai ix20 1.4 Active 2011

It is like a mini-tardis minus Matt Smith! It doesn’t feel much bigger than my old Fiesta when you’re driving it and on the drive it takes up about the same amount of room (and I’m told it takes about as long to clean but that isn’t my job!) Yet it’s surprising how much stuff you can cram in. I’ve had 3 in the back with no complaints. The boot is a good size too and it’s pretty nippy. Although the best bit is that I don’t think I’ve seen another one on the road. At least not that I’ve noticed anyway and you can’t say that about Fiesta. I just wish Hyundai had sold me one with Doctor Who in the passenger seat.

Responses to this review

LOL great review by Hazel! - Dave Smith from Kent

Hyundai Matrix 2007

A brilliant family car. It’s roomy with a large boot space, but it is hard on petrol; my only complaint, but an important one.

Hyundai Santa Fe 5 seater Auto GTD 2010

I had a Santa Fe 2006 model which gave me no trouble and was superb to drive. I changed it when the 2010 version with the 190+ h.p engine came out. What a fantastic car! It goes like a sports car and it is incredibly economical; I get 40+ mpg running about and my best run was 140 mile round trip at 52.4 mpg. It is very quiet and the auto is so smooth. Altogether a superb 4x4.

Hyundai i20 2010

The engine and transmission are excellent, the car is only let dowm by the poor paintwork finish.

Hyundai Tucson CRTD 2.0 2005

I Bought this at 3.5 years old with 23000’ish on the clock. The clutch needed replacing/rebuilding by 30000, but I had this done under warranty. I get around 30mpg in town and 38’ish on long trips. I’ve had no major problems apart from wear on front tyres, but it is a 4x4. A bit plastic inside, but nice to drive and comfy seats/driving position. Mine has just been written off after a lorry decided to hit it whilst it was parked. Considering buying another to replace it. I would recommend one to anybody.

Hyundai Coupe S111 2.0 2008

A great car with a very solid feel. It’s our second car and we needed a 2+2. We were looking at GTV’s and then this dawned upon us. The only fault we’ve had is when the clutch went at 31k and was not covered by the warranty, bye bye £450. I’m still happy to clean and polish it after over 2 years; the only car I’ve owned that will never be put through a car wash. Love it.

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2011

Got this car last week. The fuel economy of this car, so far, simply does not measure up to the figures stated. It achieves about thirty something MPG now. Informed the dealer, who said you need to run the car in before it actually starts giving better economy. Will wait and see. I hope that is the case, otherwise I am sorely disappointed with the economy and performance of this i30 1.6 CRDi. Official figures for the i30 1.6 CRDi in Comfort are : Urban: 53.3 Mpg Extra Urban: 68.9 Mpg Combined: 62.8 Mpg. I don’t know how some reviewers can say they achieved over 70Mpg with this car considering the above official figures!!!

Responses to this review

Man, have you ever seen a car’s fuel economy correspond with the figures stated? I haven’t - Jiri Novak from Czech Republic

Actually, I used to drive a VW and the fuel economy that I achieved approached the official MPG figures for that car! So, yes, man, cars can approach and/or achieve those figures! When you buy any new car, the official figures tell you what the car is capable of achieving. If there is a significant disparity between the official figures and what you achieve - like there is with this car the Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi - then it makes me question the claims made about the economy - which is pretty poor. In my experience, the Hyundai i30 is turning out to be a big disappointment after driving it many miles. The fuel economy of the 1.6CRDi is poor. I am currently hitting around 40 mpg and that’s on a combined cycle, comparing this to the official figures which are: Urban: 53.3 Mpg Extra Urban: 68.9 Mpg Combined: 62.8 Mpg. The Hyundai dealer has fobbed me off with excuses, not prepared to investigate, poor Hyundai Customer Services. It also makes me question the 5 year warranty offered. Will the dealer fob me off when warranty repair work is needed? I will be trading this car in for another manufacturer’s model as soon as possible! What an expensive mistake to buy this car! Avoid - Max from London

Hi Max. I purchased the CRDi i30 diesel last March. Like you I am not getting the advertised mpg. I have always managed the average advertised mpg before with my cars. I took the car into a dealership in May and they said wait till it is "run in". Load of rubbish I thought, but I went along with it. I took it in again this month for a service and asked them to look at the problem again. They have checked it out on computer and say the car is fine. The big problem is though, that I am only getting around 40mpg on average. The minimum supposed to be 53.3mpg so it is just unacceptable. I have rung Hyundai and they are going to talk to my garage. I am not hopeful and if not satisfied, I will be taking it as far as possible as this is making false claims. Perhaps you would like to join me if I decide to take the matter further, which I will - Jim Moyes from Durham

The expected "fob off" has occurred from Hyundai Customer Services. Polite enough, but as garage says everything is ok, tough. The issue is false claims about mpg. It is a shame, as apart from this, the car appears fine. Fingers crossed! If you would like to contact me, look me up on Facebook. My profile picture shows me wearing a black t-shirt with four guitars on the front - Jim Moyes from Durham

Hyundai i30 1.6 Petrol Premium Sport 2008

I owned this car from new and had an enjoyable 3 years with her, having just changed to an ix20 in the last month. The petrol models are very easy to stall to begin with, but you soon get used to where you need to be. The notchy gearbox smooths out nicely after a few thousand miles, the trick being not to force it, let the stick go in it’s own time and the car becomes very easy to drive. Standard equipment is superb, even on the base models. Performance from the 125ps 1.6 petrol engine was on a par with my 2.0GX Impreza, but frugality of fuel (Avg. approx 35mpg, mainly town driving) and insurance costs coupled with Subaru service costs makes the i30 a better motor. ESP system worked fantastically in Winter, even with the relatively heavy snow of 2010. In the period of ownership I had an anti-roll bar and two TPMS valves replaced all under warranty with no haggling or problem, for those experiencing dealer issues, it may be worth looking for the next close dealer to you. Those with TPMS should ensure they do not replace the plastic valve caps with metal ones and it is worth lubricating the threads 3 or 4 times a year with copperslip or equivalent. The fuel flap not opening can be remedied in some cases by ensuring that the filler cable is correctly routed when closing the flap. The i30 was my third Hyundai after a decade of Subaru ownership and I would not hesitate to recommend to anybody to at least have a look at Hyundai, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Hyundai Sonata 2008

I have a 2008 with the V6. Great car with lots of power. Now has 74,000 miles on it with no problems to report.

Hyundai i30 i30 1.6 crdi 2009

Bought this car now in March 2009. Had problems with it non stop since. Gear box, first and second gears but reverse the worst gear ever, now park it where I don’t have to try and find reverse, and this is after they have fixed it. Shocks replaced, droplinks replaced, new tyres needed at 8 thousand miles, new steering rack fitted. Air con not working but garage said it needs gas at the cost of £60. Petrol cap not opening. Been in the garage that much I am sick of it. Garage (now closed) scratched my drivers door when in for work then said it was like that when it went in. LIES!!! Been driving for nearly 40 years and this is the biggest piece of junk I ever driven. You have been warned. The five year warranty is needed with this car believe me!!!!!.

Hyundai Terracan 2011

It is a very good car , with no problems.

Hyundai Tucson GSI 2005

Bought car when 6 months old and 6500 miles now on 53000. Car has been used as a work horse as I did many shows on grass fields hence my need for 4 wheel drive but not full scale offroad. Car has been brilliant never letting me down doesnt struggle with being loaded with a fair amount of weight. Only small drawback it is a little heavy on tyres but it is a 4x4 mostly being used on roads. I have found on a long journey it is worth filling up with higher rated diesel which gives better fuel consumption at around 35 mpg it doesnt make much difference around town still 35 mpg isnt bad for a 4x4 on a long journey. Bought car as rear seats fold flat for carrying boxes. For the odd night 2 people have slept quite comfortably! Exceeded all our expectations. Just run out of 5 yr warranty with nothing except a gas sensor changed under guarantee.

Hyundai Coupe 2007

I’ve had the car from new, now 4yrs old. Excellent 2nd hand buy,superb motorway cruiser, very good economy at high speeds. No problems with car at all, reasonable servicing costs, 4th yr service £270 from dealership. Took on a track day, hot day, Castle Coombe circuit, plenty of tight cichaines, totally surprised me, it handled very good for a front wheel drive car. I thought it would handle like a jelly on a plate, nice surprise, have more respect for car now. I also own 2.7 Boxster, and a MX5 mk2, trust me it was very respectable. Not that many 3rd generation models on the road really, it didn’t sell well, plenty still on 2nd hand forecourts, well worth investing in, good all round car for 2 passengers only, or two garden gnomes on rear seats. Not a fast car, but ok, for what it does.

Hyundai Coupe 2.7 2003

Had my 2.7 one year now, 16000miles trouble free motoring. I still love the look of it, it’s in samba red, and enjoy every minute driving it. I have had many sports cars; the engine is very torquey, which means you don’t have to buzz up and down the gearbox to get any speed out of it. The build quality seems good, but not sure about paintwork, got a fair few stonechips.

Hyundai i20 2009

We have an i20 that is only 18 months old. All in all it’s been great, no issues, except the bonnet has excessive stone chipping. There are lots of chips, right through to the bare silver underneath. As the car is bright blue these are very noticeable and it looks like someone has danced on the bonnet in football studs. When the car was purchased it had an extra paint protection coating on it but this is obviously a total waste of money. My husband drove the car to the dealership and they took pictures of the damage and seemed to agree that stone chips down to the bare metal did seem strange. The Hyundai dealership forwarded the images and complaint to a higher power who did not agree that it was their issue and a repair was not going to be covered, I think this is amazingly poor customer service. When I saw the anti corrosion warranty I thought that was an impressive claim. I didn’t realise rusting from the outside would not be covered. Our faith that the car will last out its warranty has gone.

Hyundai i10 2008

Did my research as needed a town car and Hyundai i10 ticked all the boxes: nippy, easy to park, cheap on fuel/tax, 5-door, air-con and haven’t been disappointed. Brilliant on long trips too as am quite tall female and appreciate leg room. On holiday in Cornwall with family, we ditched the 4-wheel drive in favour of the i10 and it easily accommodated 3 adults, 2 children, 1 dog, surfboards etc etc. Only down-side on my model is lack of rear windscreen wiper and wish now had paid extra for central locking. Although consider myself capable driver, sometimes this little gem of a car can be an irresistable target for the occcasional "bully boy drivers"! But I love this car and wouldn’t buy any other now - price is also unbeatable, really good value for money.

Hyundai Coupe 2.0 se 2006

I bought a 5 year old Coupe 2.0 se a fortnight ago as a second car for my commute to work. I was looking for something sporty, decent spec and cheap. and it fits the bill just great. I’ve done 800 miles in 2 weeks and it goes just fine. Could do with more mid range grunt. Thinking about getting it remapped to 160 hp for £300. Overall it has been a good buy for £3500.

Hyundai i10 2008

My wife bought an i10 from a local garage and with just 6300 miles on the clock it just had to become her chosen motor. We drove 349 miles in it yesterday 02/04/11 and the i10 returned just over 56 mpg, which is not wildly adrift from the manufacturer’s claim for an average speed of 56mph. The left (clutch) foot rest is a mixed blessing, nice to have but not quite at the right angle to keep the average driver’s foot at a comfortable angle. But as most cars do not have such extras as standard it is nice to find. The downside of the large glass area is rapid overheating of the interior fortunately the standard air-con system is very fast turning a sauna into a fridge in very short order..shame it is not intelligent so it can be left on to maintain a preset temperature but on a £7K car one can expect only so much. Would I buy another? A good question. I love 3-cylinder engines so may find myself whizzing about in a White i10 Blue if I can afford it... Yes, the boot is small and legroom behind the driver is tight, but other than these minor set backs the i10 deserves to be on the must try list of anyone looking for a small economical four seat city car. As a Yummy Mummy Chariot it is probably too small for all the paraphernalia needed to entertain and carry small bodies, But for shifting tweenagers and adults they will probably find it acceptable...but not cool.

Hyundai Elantra 2001

Awesome vehicle.

Hyundai i30 1.4 SE 2009

Value for money without a doubt.The extras on my car are huge compared to what other manufacturers offer. They just don’t come close. For driving I find the I30 difficult at pulling away. I’ve stalled it many times, as has my girlfriend. It’s nimble, spacious and practical. There are rattles on the doors and dash and I get a loud screeching noise when I reverse. The gear changes at low speeds can be clunky and the fuel economy isn’t great on motorways. There are little niggles and I’m taking it in to the dealer to see if they can sort them out. Oh I get a really strange cracking noise from my front window at higher speeds that sounds like someones thrown a stone at it!! My dad has a 1.6 Edition and his seems to have a far smoother gear change than mine.

Hyundai Matrix 2004

With respect to the engine vibration and the check-light and the mechanic not finding any problem, please note that the problem is caused by the jacks going into the coil pack. Apparently the engine heat deteriorates the plastic casing of the wire, what happens is it will get slack and the current will escape leading to signs of misfiring, which would make any normal mechanic change the plugs ,the plug wires, even the coil pack. Before going to these extremes, please ensure that the jack’s not slack, to aleviate the problem, simply switch off engine pull out jack, put back in securely, (dont jiggle it co’s if the problem exists it means the plastic is brittle and could crumble easily) and start car, then check. The light will blink a few times then stop, and remember once the prob starts the jacks on the harness will eventually need replacing.

Hyundai iLoad 2011

This is a horrible car. I was driving down the road after I bought it and the passenger door fell off, brand new.

Responses to this review

I have not bought an iload yet but Jenna’s report of a passenger door falling off has caused me to think carefully about keeping out of the way when she drives by - Colin Mclean from Lancashire

Sounds like the usual unsubstantiated scare story that often originates from Americans - funny how they seem to be the only people who ever have these problems with Asian-origin vehicles! - Brevet Cable from Wales

Lol - Zak from England

Hyundai Elantra

Everything is fine and works very smooth. The only problem is that I have no cd player.

Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel 2010

I bought the i30 comfort 1.6 diesel out of the showroom in April 2010, I signed the contract on the last day of the scrappage scheme and said good bye to our Peugeot 406 estate with 250000 miles on the clock. So far, I am amazed at this car, it is very deceiving, and goes like a rocket if you need it to. Even in 6th gear at 50mph, just put the pedal to the floor and it takes off! Took it up to 130mph on the clock on a German Autobahn and had it not been for traffic it still had some mph left to give. This diesel is a gem of motor engineering, very elastic, loads of power for the size of car. Block gear changes are easy. The best so far was 71.2 mpg, cruising along at a calculated average 68.2 mph. First service due soon, so far nothing has gone wrong. Going from a big car to a hatchback has been an interesting experience, it is surprising to realise what you don’t really need anymore! Would I buy one again ? Yes, but if I had a choice I would prefer an ix35.

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How on earth did you achieve 71.2 mpg when the official maximum figure is 68.9 mpg? Is your trip computer malfunctioning or did you get your car retuned? It would be interesting to know how you achieved this figure - Monty from England

Hyundai i30 1.4 comfort 2009

Comfortable well equipped car for its price. No problems until I noticed rust appearing around the wiring loom exit in the boot. It is at the top of the inner recess of the boot and is the loom that feeds the high level brake light in the boot lid. Not an area that could be damaged, would appear to be a manufacturing fault and will be repaired under warranty but not very impressive for a 16 month old car.

Hyundai i20 2011

At first I was apprehensive about using the i20 as a rental substitute for my Mercedes 450 SLC, but I was pleasantly surprised by the nippy vehicle and the frugal fuel consumption. I drove from Cape Town to Knysna and back and was really very impressed with the it. Obviously it does not have the power of the Mercedes but for it’s class it was really excellent. I was also very chuffed with the aux input, USB port, MP3 players and other multitude of extras. It was great being able to see how much mileage one can do with the remaining fuel. The boot seems a bit small but this was no problem as I was carrying very lightly. I have no hesitation in recommending this vehicle and am now also keen to purchase one.

Hyundai Sonata 2011

This rides like a dream and has tons of power especially with the 2.0 turbo. It goes from zero to holy crap in five seconds.

Hyundai Coupe SE 2006

Going buy my second coupe today, can’t wait. It goes like a dream and looks sporty!

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I have had my Hyundai seven years and still get a buzz everytime I drive it. What other car manufacturer gives a seven year warranty and includes all normally charged extras free? Leather seats, cruise control, sunroof etc are all free - Lady Driver Humberside from Yorkshire

Responding to Lady Caps From ButtieLand - They have a 7 year warranty: granted. The manufacturer thinks it needs one. They have leather: granted (Plastic leather from robot cows). They have cruise control ha ha. Have you ever driven the beastie out of second gear? The designers never really mastered the problem of front wheel drive, cornering and suspension. My apologies, Hundies don’t do quickness. I forgot; it’s strictly a pose wagon. It must make the neighbour with the Auris just green with envy. Why would you bother with a tart’s car that costs more than a standard 5 door hatch, uses more fuel and doesn’t go as well? It’s not even well made or exclusive. Even the chavettes have some cop on and steer clear of these. The only time the hairy idiot on Top Gear said anything sensible was to suggest that instead of banning foxhunting, we should subsidise Tiburon hunts instead - Eoghan Quinn from Ireland

Let’s stop the stupid sniping on this page please. My wife has one of these and it’s okay. A to B it does what it says on the tin with a nice load of extras. It’s not posh or flash or fast but it always starts and keeps the rain off. I did think about a newer one. The Mrs’ car is 10 years old but the spec isn’t encouraging. It seems the new one is built on ancient underpinnings: ’The new Tiburon will share the front-wheel-drive platform used in the Accent and Elantra, which means it will likely also get a 1.6-liter 140 horsepower four-cylinder engine. Hyundai also says to expect at least 40 miles per gallon, which would make this the most fuel efficient car yet from the Korean automaker.’ 40mpg isn’t very much in the economy stakes these days with fuel at £1.50 per gallon - Ronald Wilson from Durham

Hyundai Amica si 2002

Bought the Amica to replace a Corsa. Have used the car on trips of 500 miles each way and 250 miles with no problems. I have found that oil usage, however, is high on such trips, otherwise very pleased with vehicle.

Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRDI 2008

I’ve done over 40,000 kms in three years. Except interior quality a really good car. Especially suitable for city traffic. The luggage space isn’t enough for families who have children though.

Hyundai i30 Estate 2009

Just thought you should know I bought an i30 Estate brand new Sept 2009, had a Citroen ZX before wish i had kept it !!! First thing to go on new i30 was the clutch ! Noticed that when in reverse there was a scraping noise this first happened week car was bought. Took car in to dealer and unfortunately it didnt make the sound when they tried it out. Second time I took it back they found the problem the clutch was faulty one from new! This was sorted by the dealer under the warranty no arguements. Next to go was the steering. This is electronic and it just failed whilst I was driving this time the dealer changed the sensors and the motors. No arguments all ok. Then a week later the rear suspension on left hand side turned up a fault, apparently a rubber bush or protector had come adrift causing a loud cluncking noise. This was also fixed by the dealer on warranty no problems. My feelings are that the car only being just over a year I should get a replacement car as I cannot rely on the car not to develop another fault. Tried contacting Hyundia main offices via e mail three times! First time they sent an e mail saying that as work was done on warranty they had done all they needed to. I replied that having spent £13000 on a new car iI did not expect any faults for at least 5 years and asked if they could do anything else for me, i.e. check out car for anything obvious that was wrong. The last two e mails have been sent back to me with message saying that recipient rejected e mail!!! Some customer service from main Hyundia offices!! Wish i had kept my old ZX as at least I could rely on it!

Hyundai Santa Fe diesel auto cdx 2005

This is my second Santa Fe, my first was a 2004 diesel manual and at the time it was the most reliable car I had owned. The auto I have now is just as good; it is excellent in the snow, but its ultra reliability is what counts for me.

Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi 75 Comfort 2009

Hi, I bought my i20 1.4 CRDi 75 Comfort from a local Hyundai Dealership (Saltmarine Cars, Dungannon) in August 2009, so far I’m loving it! Interior feels a little bit cheap but looks stylish. I have 4500 Miles on it so far and I have had no problems what so ever. I traded in my old 2005 MG ZR 2.0 TD for this car, it was the worst car I ever have ever owned (Had a Peugeot 306 before that, excellent car!). The interior was horrible, it was very noisy, didnt handle that well, alot of engine problems and electrical problems. Also I love the fact the Hyundai has 5 years unlimited mileage warranty!

Hyundai Terracan CRDTi Limited Edition 2007

This is the first time I have ever written a review of any sort for anything. Surprisingly for me, this is a very positive review to endorse a product rather than to give something a negative review! I have always owned saloon cars (mainly Mercedes) until we, as a family, went to the USA in 2008 for a 3 week holiday driving around the Eastern states of the USA. We hired a large Chevrolet People carrier, and that experience convinced us that the best car for a young growing family is a people carrier/4x4 type vehicle. OK, you have to accept the higher road tax charge, and higher mpg fuel consumption, but having this type of vehicle is such a massive bonus when bringing up a family, it is well worth it. On returning from the States, we bought a brand new Chevrolet Captiva and drove that for 2 years, which was excellent. This confirmed that the SUV/4x4 type cars are best suited to our needs, from the difficulties of putting 4 years olds into child car seats, to ferrying around larger elder pre-teen boys! On selling the Captiva, I bought a second-hand, late 2007 Terracan CRTDi (Auto) Limited Edition in Black for just under £9K with only 33K miles on the clock. I bought it from a National car dealership in August 2010 and have driven it for nearly 6 months now. It has black privacy glass, full leather seats and trim, roof mounted DVD player and all the usual ’Limited’ extra’s. I use this car as a family ’Station Wagon’ rather than a traditional 4x4 role, it’ll never go off-road unless we go camping etc. Basically it’s a "Chelsea Tractor" doing all the usual school run, supermarket shopping trips, general running around and also 1-2 driving holidays a year to France and back from Blackpool, Lancashire. As a road car, I can’t fault it, it is absolutely fantastic, comfortable, very easy to drive, really well built and fairly economical for its size. I am so impressed with the car, I know I will hang on to it for quite some years, so I had a double DIN Pioneer F20BT stereo head unit fitted, to replace the Hyundai stereo, and also give us ’built in’ Sat Nav capability and also excellent blu-tooth mobile phone control. In order to fit this unit, we cut out the coin/pen storage slot that is under the factory fitted car stereo and that gave enough room to accommodate a double DIN stereo/Sat Nav unit. In addition, I fitted parking sensors front and back, and I also replaced the front headlights and Fog lights with HID’s.at the risk of sounding "boy racer’ish", these additions really do enhance the car visually and functionally! I also fitted an engine tune-up chip (bought from a good seller on eBay!) This is definitely worth the investment and immediately make the 2.9ltr diesel powered car feel like a petrol engined car with improved fuel efficiency, whilst giving you extra power, torque and speed; to my surprise, they are so easy to fit and really do work! It will only take you a few tanks of fuel to get your money back! I’ve never been a ’petrol head’ or car person in my life, but I believe splashing out on these additional extras is well worth it. Whilst the Terracan may not have the kudos of other 4x4’s, I sincerely believe this is a gem of a car that can be easily be overlooked because it’s ’Korean’ or a "Hyundai!" As I said, in my fifty years, I’ve never been a petrol head, but I do smile and enjoy driving this machine, which feels like a tank on the road. The selectable 2WD/4WD came into its own during the recent cold snap with ice and snow on the roads. I would recommend that people buy a boot liner to protect the carpet in the boot space, and I would also recommend that people have the underneath sprayed with an anti-corrosion protection like wax-oil or similar. I am normally a ’critical’ and ’perfectionist’ type person (every salesman’s nightmare!), however, the only concern I have had to date was the Terracan steering can seem a little ’loose’ and a little ’tractor-like’, and certainly not as refined as the Captiva’s or other cars I’ve driven. I initially thought my ’Terry’ was faulty, but after a check by the local Hyundai dealership (which is excellent), the steering is fine. I think my concern was caused because the Terracan by my inexperience of 4WD cars. However, now I’ve driven the Terracan for a couple of thousand miles, I’ve got used to it and do not find it to be a problem. I wholeheartedly recommend this car, it’s cheap, not over-engineered, reliable, very well built, tough, comfortable and economical and fantastic value. What else could you ask for?!?!?

Hyundai Terracan limited edition auto 2007

The car will be 4 years old in March and we have had it from new it has now covered 31000 miles without any faults. It sailed through its first MoT and I have no doubt the second will be the same, tyres are still the originals as are brake pads. I have towed a caravan for two years and you would hardly know you had anything on the back, it is very stable at all speeds, used 4 wheel drive in snow and muddy fields no probs. What a shame they don’t make them anymore, excellent value for the money. If you get the chance to drive one have a go you will be impresed. 30 /35 miles to the gallon depending how heavy you are on the pedal, not bad for a 2.9 ltr automatic.

Hyundai Terracan 5 Speed Manual 2005

Car has only done 58000 miles and requires a new limited slip diff, been quoted £2218.00 for a new diff plus fitting etc! This is a common weakness with the Terracan and the diff can fail at any time. I have also found that parts are very expensive if you can get them with a leadtime of 8-10 weeks if one is lucky. Overall whilst they may be cheap to buy once they go wrong there very expensive to repair if no longer under warranty and many garages do not want to touch them. My advice is pay a bit more and buy a main stream 4x4 or get rid before the warranty is out.

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Totally agree with you; when they go wrong, it is expensive. We have had a quote for an new exhaust from the middle backwards it was £ 1,500, however we have shopped around and now have a quote for just over £500. Now it is still dear, however we need something with enough pulling power for our twin axle caravan. I love the Terracan to bits, it’s 7 years old so not bad going as this is the first expensive job we have had to pay out on, wish they still made them - John Lawton from Staffordshire

Hyundai Coupe 2005

I’ve now owned my 2L auto for two years. On the positive side it looks great, it’s utterly dependable, and it’s very practical for a coupe, having loads of luggage space and two "occasional" rear seats. It’s also well equipped, with aircon and cruise control (both essentials for me)! The downsides are a terrible ride - on the 17" wheels (I swapped for 16" wheels after a few months - this made a huge improvement), legroom in the front is not great for a six-footer and although it drives OK, it is no more exciting than the average FWD hatchback. The fuel consumption is not very impressive, either. Overall, however, it seems a fairly solid car and very good value for money.

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Ferrari looks... best sportscar / best thing I’ve ever driven?? What are you guys on? The Hundy (even in its latest guise) is an average performer (2.0) gas guzzler V6 with 165Hp, there must have been a contest to find who could build the biggest engine with the least power... 1.6 gets burned off by milkfloats. Performance wise they are rubbish. My daughters 1.6 Fiesta out accelerates, outcorners and carries more load than this thing... Handling wise it doesn’t: think ’drunk on skates’. Head turner. If you like that kind of thing and are into hairdressing (on a council estate). The only really fast thing about the Hundy Coupe is the depreciation - Jim Beal from Oxfordshire

Firstly, I think one should compare like with like. Those in the market for a Fiesta are unlikely to consider a Coupe, or vice versa. I’m sure the Fiesta is a very good car, but I wouldn’t want one! On performance, 140 bhp from a 2L engine may not be earth-shattering these days but neither is it a disgrace. On handling, if the example being driven feels "drunk on skates", then there is something wrong with it! I have absolutely no complaints at all about the handling of my Coupe. On the contrary, on fast, twisty country roads I have "seen off" some serious machinery in the time I have had it - John Lambert from England

Jim Beal’s reply was a bit harsh. The Hyundai Coupe is an ok average car. Average all around, it goes ok, mpg is ok and the performance is ok. The rented one I had went round corners fine. I don’t know where the ’skates’ comment came from unless it was ill or on ice. I do have an issue though with the guys praising this car as the ’ultimate sports car’ and comparing it to Beemers and Audi’s. Cop on lads it isn’t and isn’t supposed to be. If you want a real sports car then you’ve got to shell out for one. I wouldn’t try racing anything more powerful than a London cab in less than the V6 version. I wouldn’t buy one. I don’t like the looks. I think the comment about hairdressers and council estates has merit. This is a chicks car... grown up from the Micra and want something flash but don’t like the power of a Celica. Incidentally for the price of a Hyundai Coupe you can buy a range of excellent mid market cars that do have proper performance, very good handling and a better build quality. To name 3: Golf or New Megane or mid bracket Focus. This is a bit of a no-brainer choice and I can’t see why you’d pick the Hyundai which has awful re-sale values - Steve Archer from Middlesex

’On the contrary, on fast, twisty country roads I have "seen off" some serious machinery in the time I have had it..’ Chasing 4x4’s towing horse boxes again? Mich Wilson from Derbyshire

Good debate. The point you guys are all missing is that the Hyundai Coupe is a style statement and a pretty crap style statement to boot. The car is bought by people who know zip about cars, can’t be bothered to read up and probably drink Bud Lite and do Karaoke nights. The girl buying this car is likely to be a Sharon and the guy Kevin. Kevin thinks ’Die Hard 4’ is a great movie - Roddy McClain from Ireland

Hyundai have done it again. The replacement for this one is the ’Genesis Coupe’. Bloody great big engine, no power even though it’s a turbo and handles like a three wheel Asda trolley. I guess that it is for the Yankee market, economy, handling and performance are irrelevent? - Tim Sleavin from London

My girlfriend has had her 2001 2.0 SE for a year now and to be fair, it’s been really good with no problems at all. Having said that, I do agree with people when they say that they are not really a sports car or they are not really fast or that the finish is a bit poor because it’s all true to a point, and if I’m honest, I wouldn’t buy a new one myself.
But one thing you have to admit is that they must have got something right because they are so damn popular. I think that is simply because it’s a solid jack of all trades that will do most things for the majority of people without costing an arm and a leg, that also allows you to be a little different.
As a secondhand car, you can’t beat ’em. We paid £1,000 for ours with 80,000 on the clock, a service history and in great nick. How many other 2001 cars with all the kit like leather seats, full history and sporty looks can you get for that money? Anyway if it is speed and sporty fun you are after, then go out and buy a sports bike. Every car will seem slow and dull afterwards - Steve Jones from Wrexham

I think there’s a lot of people missing the point here. I paid £4,000 for a 2.0L, late ’06 plate with 29k on the clock. The previous owner had put new 18" alloys, xenons, vented disc brakes on all four corners and even new wipers. On top of the usual leather seats, cruise control, sunroof etc, I’ll give a prize to someone that can find me a hot hatch or equivalent sports car with decent looks that isn’t either a) 10+ years old, b) has over 100,000 miles, c) is cat C or D or e) has something chronically wrong. It’s not about ’knowing about cars’. Sure, this ain’t a car for racing and it ain’t a ’Ferrari’. When I’ve got the dosh, I’ll buy an S2000, but for now this is a bargain that outshines everything in it’s price bracket. The rest of you can go flash your wallets elsewhere - Jeremy from Hampshire

It’s a great car. I have one and it’s reliable, good handling, very good looking and still after 10 years still manage to turn heads! - Chris from Italy

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 manual 2005

Our vehicle is 100% working every day. It has towed an Ifor Williams 16ft flatbed the length and breadth of the UK effortlesly and is now at just under 100k miles with very few problems. We were all very sceptical to start with...but are now loving the car. Best of all it doesn’t have the image associated with all the posh 4x4s. Am just about to buy another one for my own private use, a 2007 vehicle with 30 k on the clock for £ 10k. Px a Nissan Navara D40 which is the biggest load of rubbish ever to come out of the Nissan stable...new clutch at 40k, new rear wheel bearings at 45k, new turbo at 60k ...another new turbo at 61k and just recently another set of rear wheel bearings (£650!!). The only good bit is I only have to pay £3k in exchange for the Terracan (and this one is the SE so has nice leather seats and a DVD)!!

Hyundai Getz 1.3 Gsi 2005

I Bought my Black, Hyundai Getz 1.3 Gsi with 21,000 miles on the clock from Arnold Clark. My previous car was a 1999 Toyota Yaris and if I’m honest my Getz is far better! The area I live is rural and the roads are awful. the Getz is fantastic on the roughest roads and extremely comfotable even at speed. The handling isn’t bad at all and it is quick to accelerate. I LOVE this car, is it great fun to drive it is cheap, looks great and is sturdy. The Getz is not just a great little town car, It is great on rural roads and perfect for long distance motorway driving.

Hyundai Getz 1.1 Petrol 2006

A few year ago I became a driving instructor and bought the Getz with 30000 miles on, it cost me £3500 which wasn’t too bad. The car was a bit basic but had everything I needed including A/C , a god send in summer when your in it all day. 18 months later with 100000 miles on the clock not a single thing has gone wrong with it, I’ve serviced it every 10000miles and believe me it’s been worked hard by most of my pupils. Before I sold it iIhad to get a new clutch fitted but that was about £250 fitted by local garage. The only reason I did sell it was to pay my bloody tax bill, after selling it I decided to go back to my old job as a plumber so bought a transit van; now that thing I could write a book on it’s problems.

Hyundai i30 1.6 Edition 2010

I bought a 6 month old 1.6 edition from my local Hyundai dealer that had been used as a demonstrator. I’ve had it a month now and have very mixed feelings. It is a very comfortable car to sit in and everything works just perfectly. The gear change is very smooth although I have managed to stall it a good few times. The switches all work as they should and there is ample space in the back. The road noise isn’t as bad as I was expecting as I had read on some forums that the Hankook tyres it comes with can be a tad on the noisy side. The fuel consumption is avering out at about 39mpg via mixed driving but I really thought I would get more. The one downside, and it is really annoying me, is the apparent servicing costs. I have been advised that the 1st service is about £120 which is fine but the 2nd service will be over £200+ which I really find outrageous, considering you only get 12,500 miles in between. Who knows, I may decide to dispose of it before then...

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I’m amazed at the comments on the road noise on the i30. I have a late 2009 1.4 Comfort and the road noise is absolutely awful. I have returned it to the dealer but am told that "they are just like that". I would not recommend the i30 without a prolonged road test on a variety of surfaces. I will be trading my in for another make at the earliest opportunity - Dave Davies from Worcestershire

Hyundai Terracan ltd crtd 2007

Bought new, Sept ’07 with 10mls on clock for 10,900k with trade-in. Have had two Landrover Discos, but Terracan better for towing & refined driving. Had no problems apart from leather stiching on drivers seat, dvd in roof replaced twice & fuel gauge fault. Have done 22,000k mls to date and still have original tyres fitted. All owners should boycot Hyundai to re-start production again as best car I’ve had. The only downside was after care service at main dealer.

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Hi Gordon, I bought my Terracan from Arnold clark. I don’t think you can beat them on deals but their aftersales and servicing are not good so I have had my Terracan serviced by Taggarts in Motherwell.I dont rate Hytec and I work near SDM in Falkirk and tried them out on a bogus purchase for a Terracan and the lies were cracking so Taggarts it is for me, I do trust them. The car has performed great over the last few years; not one breakdown, only ruptured power steering pipe managed to limp home and replaced it myself. Regards - Billy Ross from Lanarkshire

Hyundai i10 1.2 comfort 2009

The i10 is an amazing little car, the 1.2 engine is a very responsive unit with lots of low down poke, plus it will cruise along happily at 80mph at only just over 3000 rpm, the gear box is slick and smooth and the amount of kit on it is quite amazing for a car of this price including alloys, power windows all round, air con, discs all round, remote locking, a cracking CD and stereo, tinted windows and even a spare wheel, instead of those ridiculous pump up things you get on most small cars. 50 mpg is obtainable if you drive carefully, the car is quite comfortable and has seats for five, the rear ones fold flat, plus a decent boot. A word of warning, some early models had clutch problems causing judder and difficult gear changes, this has been resolved with a new clutch design, but if you get one of the affected ones you will find it hard to convince Hyundai to replace the clutch, the problem was intermittent and unless they experienced it themselves they would not help, they knew there was a problem otherwise why would they change the design. This led me to reluctantly selling mine, that apart an excellent package.

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Dave, are you sure the i10 is only doing just over 3000rpm at 80? Most 1600 cars do 3250 rpm at 70mph. I presently own a 52 plate KA which is a fantastic cruiser but need a new car and the i10 has the most appeal. Please check your rev counter when you next hit 80. Many thanks - Neil Duckworth from England

Hyundai i30 1.6crdi auto 2009

Love the car, very economical for an auto, drives well, handles well, but one problem: the paint warranty is useless! I have two areas of paint breaking down Hyundia state it’s birds lime damage and not covered under warranty. Be warned the paint on these cars is water based and even if birds mess is on your car for a few minuites it can cause serious damage.

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Hi. Has the paint continued to degrade? I’m having a similar problem - Nick from England

Hyundai Coupe S111 2.0 Manual 2007

This is my 1st ever Hyundai I`ve owned. I bought a Coupe S111 2.0 in Continental Silver wih the full leather trim in black. Bought the car in January 2007 on a 56 plate, and its only covered 31000 miles. I have had a few problems with the stereo not illuminating, and both interior light door switches have been replaced, also I had the R/N/S alloy wheel replaced as it had a problem with the lacquer peeling, and also the air con compressor as it had a hole in it caused by a stone! All covered by the Hyundai warranty except the air con compressor (Hyundai paid towards the cost). The coupe is a great car that gets plenty of admiring looks. MPG isnt too bad for size of car, but could do with a 6 speed gearbox, as its quite noisy at 70mph. The hyundai Coupe gets a big 5***** from me.

Hyundai Grandeur 2010

Roomier than a big Merc. Quiet comfortable and relaxing to drive. Nippy when required. Rather thirsty but I’m a low mileage driver.

Hyundai Terracan Automatic 2005

I have owned Discos, Jeeps, Troopers and the Terracan is streets ahead for comfort, economy and towing ability. Still on the original tyres after 55K miles. Just fitted new front pads and this motor spends 80% OF ITS LIFE TOWING 2.5 TONNES PLUS. I think it will live with me forever. Nobody will pay me what it is worth to change.

Hyundai Coupe 2009

I find the petrol light a pain at the moment it comes on as and when it pleases. It can come on at 80miles left in the tank. I think the fuel consumption is high unless hitting good speed on a motor way or sitting at 70-80, however, it drinks the juice if you are in little towns.

Hyundai i30 2010

I bought an i30 about 30 minutes ago, I’m very happy with the car all round, good equipment, very good car, looks are amazing, ride comfort is excellent, MPG is very good, I own the 1.6 CRDI and it packs quite a punch when needed, I was only driving it for 15 minutes and it was a great car, good value for the car, a lot of extras for very little price, the customer care was good, looked after well, they got this car for us in 1 day. I’m very happy to say that this car is the one your should buy, forget about the Astra’s the Clio’s the C4’s and others, just buy a i30, you won’t go wrong!

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How on earth can anyone review a car after 30 minutes? David from Angus (Forfarshire)

Hyundai Coupe 1.6 S 2010

I loved this car as soon as i saw it and wanted one so I traded my Hyundai SE 1.5 turbo coupe, which I purchased back in 1996 and was 2 yr old when i got it, it still runnning today as good as day I bought it and never let me down. I thought I would be sad to see it go but no not now I purchased the 1.6s. It’s not as fast but it’s certainly a dream car smooth sleek etc just like her new owner lol theres no other car for me. I will always stay with Hyundai and its funny seeing all my mates in beemers, they spend loads on ’em and all they do is break down all da time, wake up you posers and get ya self a decent car, one that will still be going 15yrs later and still looking just as good. Hyundai s coupe, brill what more can I say?

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Beemers are built to last and to perform. BMW is to Hyundai as prime tinned caviar is to Tesco baked beans. In the words of Mr Ratner the beans are probably a better buy and will last longer - Arfan Syeed from Leicestershire

BMWs are for arseh*les and posers. Every meathead has one. VW brand will always be top dollar - Jim from London

Jim, you must remind the Rozzers in their M5 traffic cars on the M40 of the above next time you get done in your diesel tank! - Willie McDowle from Scotland

BMW just about pay police forces to take and use their cars! - Allan Rob from Scotland

Hyundai Amica 2009

Bought it from new, this is my 4th Hyundai (all new) and I love them. Previously had 2 accents and a coupe (best car ever). Have never needed any warranty work done on any until now (engine warning light has come on) so will be phoning the delaer tomorrow. I did try 2 brand new vauxhall corsa but had so much warranty works on them that it sent me back to Hyundai. Now, I wouldn’t buy anything but a Hyundai. Amica is cheap to run, ideal in the city - you can squeeze in parking spaces where others can’t! It’s okay on the motorway too - can get a bit wiggly with side winds but youjust have to slow down, I drive 100 miles to work each day with 90% of which is motorway, If you’re thinking of buying one just get yourself down to the dealer - best thing I ever did.

Hyundai Terracan 2006

A different league to the Freelander I had. A real pleasure to drive towing caravan and solo, best value 4x4xfar.

Hyundai i30 1.4 Edition 2010

Bought the Hyundai for the very good ratio of features to price. Waiting time was somewhat poor - especially in a supposed recession, especially for car-makers! Hyundai live up to their poor reputation regarding customer care and after-care, condemning you seemingly forever to an eternal ’bounceback’ to local dealers rather than try to do anything helpful or constructive. The vehicle itself is very nice, although unfortunate that colours for the Edition are limited (no Vivid Blue available). Features, as mentioned, are good: went for the Edition for the rear privacy glass and electric folding wing mirrors (due to having a rather narrow parking space and some very sefish neighbours who confuse ’dumping’ with ’parking’. These have failed or fouled up several times within the first month of ownership. The engine is a little bizarre; takes off very well when needed without any excessive engine revs with a good throttle behind first, but seems to make a big noise and complain if taking off in first at reasonable revs. Also, the Kia effect is also prevalent in Hyundai models, i.e. slightly dodgy gearboxes. Compared to other cars - particularly the Ford Focus - the i range very unforgiving on first gear; have stalled several times taking off at traffic lights. Also, and particularly at lower gears / speeds gearchanges can be very clunky, with the gearstick needing to be allowed to ping back to the neutral position then re-shift to get into the right gear. This especially happens at 1st and 2nd gear positions - not great for a new car. Still a good buy, but Hyundai’s customer service and gearboxes need work. Would definitely be tempted to try a different manufacturer in future for these reasons, if a decent trade-in was on offer.

Responses to this review

Stalling has nothing to do with the gear box. It is a combination of lack of low down power and clutch control. The diesel has more low down power and thus less chance of stalling - David from Angus (Forfarshire)

Hyundai Terracan 2007

Bought this Terracan for 14,500 pre-registed only 10 miles on clock. Exceptional value for money, was driving the Freelander before which does not compare. Comfort and cruising ability second to none. Trading the car in in September for smaller ix35 but will stick with Hyndai as value for money and reliabilty cannot be beaten.

Hyundai i20 2009

This is an enjoyable nippy little car to drive, even when you are over 6’3" tall!! The main dealer in Warrington is very good and they look after you very well. The whole family enjoy driving the i20, the only minor faults I would say are; 1) With the 2 door the annoyance of the tilt and slide mechanism of the passenger seat for access to the back seats and the fact that the drivers seat doesn’t even do that. 2) The clutch mechanism is too light making it difficult to judge the bite and therefore very easy to stall if you don’t want to over-rev it. 3) Mid-range torque is poor (but surprisingly good at low revs) I would recommend this cheapish car to anyone.

Hyundai i30 2.0 CRDi

There is a fix for the described lack of power between 1,800 and 2,200 RPM. I’ve just had the fix applied to mine. I have an issue with ’tyre noise’ on my car, it’s worst at around 40mph where it makes a terrible droning noise. Hyundai say it is the make of the tyre so I may look at changing soon.

Responses to this review

Can I ask what make of tyres? I have tried Uniroyal and Dunlop, both of which seem to "whir", I think there is something else and the tyres are just being blamed - Ant X from England

Hyundai i10 2010

I am extremely disappointed with the fuel consumption of this car. I cannot get anymore than 34.5 miles to the gallon. I used to have a 10 year old Fiesta which did nearly 50 to the gallon. They are selling these cars as economical on fuel. They are not economical.

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50 to the gallon, no problems; 55mpg on the long run - Sodha Ashok from England

Our family runs two i10 automatics, very pleased with them. Both give 34 to 36 mpg under mixed driving conditions. They are so lively we can’t resist the performance... Martin Russell from Suffolk

Hyundai Getz 1.1 litre gasoline 2010

The car is quite good for budget and quality conscious buyers. It is fuel efficient at 18 km/liter in the highway. I have tried it at 140 km/hour and maybe can still reach 150 though I don’t have the nerve. The amenities are almost similar to other high-end cars, subject to financial capacity as the car is fitting-ready. These include safety airbags, electronic stability regulator, fog lamps, four audio speakers, seat adjusters, keyless entry and so many more. It has many organiser pockets topped by its spacious baggage compartment. The exterior and interior designs are attractive to both young and old. The only setback is the pick up speed. But as soon as it has gained momentum it overtakes most vehicles on the road. It can even outrun big trucks.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2010

Drives 140-200 km/hr like a breeze. Super power. Can leave CRV, Fortuner, Rav4 behind in the expressway.

Hyundai i30 2.0CRDI Premium 2008

Bought the car new in March 2008, the gearbox needed to be replaced after two weeks. 1st to 2nd gear change still not very smooth. Between 1500 and 2000 RPM the engine dips then picks up, local dealer can’t find a fault! Nice to drive on long journeys despite the above problems.

Responses to this review

I had the power loss issue, my dealer tried to sting me for a new clutch (outside its 2 year warranty). When I kicked off, Hyundai discovered that it was an issue with the flywheel which was covered by the 5 year warranty - Kevin Robinson from Staffordshire

Hyundai Tucson 2006

This car is very good for long distance. Made it from London to Valletta, Malta with no problems at all. Bought second-hand with 13000 miles. It is a little thirsty, had 24.4per gallon.

Hyundai Accent 2007

Hired this car in Australia and when I returned to Ireland I bought a second hand one. Love it.

Hyundai i30 2008

Have had my i30 two years, done 25,000 miles and my shock absorbers need replacing. Dealership not very helpful.

Hyundai Elantra CRDi 2005

Excellent car, I have driven 95000 Km and still running trouble free. I have a nice stereo music system but the only problem is I have no MP3, CD and pendrive system.

Hyundai i30 CRDi 2008

At first glance a nice car. Good ride & well equipped. Fuel consumption poor compared to rivals. Car fitted with tpms tyre pressure monitoring system. Had to inflate tyres twice & twice valves snapped off. Main dealer charged 88 quid to repair & now in dispute. After second valve failure dealer gave me an internal Hyundai bulletin advising Hyundai mechanics that standard forcourt tyre inflation machines risk damaging these valves. Despite this the dealer maintains there is no known problem and no need to advise customers.

Responses to this review

Had to call AA out because it was impossible to inflate flat tyre on 2 year old i30 with standard air hose at petrol station. Moreover, metal covers on two of the tyres had corroded solidly onto the valve and proved impossible to remove without damaging the valves. Because the vehicle was far from home, dealer where car was bought agreed to local tyre depot providing temporary solution by fitting standard valves, but told me I would have to report the fault to Hyundai Customer Services. Jack on their telephone line was most unhelpful and officious and initially would not authorise the replacement. Later agreed to it, but damage to Hyundai’s reputation was already done. Shall never again buy a Hyundai! Delyth from Pembrokeshire

Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi 2010

Buying new car to replace my 2006 Primera. The i30 proved simply brillliant on all fronts - safety, cost performance, space, finish, style, fuel consumption - I could go on. So popular I have to wait for 8 weeks to get one from Korea. Seems that in NZ they sell out before the boat arrives. Won best car of the year in NZ, I see why. Japan and Europe look out!!

Hyundai i30 2.0 Premium CRDi 2007

Great spec car for the money, a few minor gripes which are starting to become more problematic:- *pressure sensing tyre valves - 3 have snapped so far *suspension is getting more clunky & creaky *paintwork chips very easily *rust forming inside rear passenger door - no-one ever travels in the back but Hyundai say that this is because of the seat belt banging the paintwork!! *plastic coating coming off chrome parts of alloys *front passenger side rattles *uses one hell of a lot of coolant *ESP light intermittent on cold mornings *stereo switches itself off after making a thud noise *engine dips and then races when accelerating. Apart from this no problems! We’ll see what my dealer can do at the imminent service, I’m going to have a barny with Hyundai with the paintwork issues though!!!!

Hyundai Accent 1.5TD 2003

I have owned my Hyundai Accent 1.5 TD(2003) for over a year covering 12k miles. During this time it has never missed a beat. It has had 2 services and remapped to give 112bhp without fuss making it a better drive on the motorway. Granted the engine is noisy at speed, but is a solid build. Only niggle was a fuse replacement. All in all a good value for money car without fuss. Given 3 stars. While it wont set the world on fire it has proven to be reliable for A to B transport.

Hyundai i30 Hatch 2008

Have driven for two years and 30000 kms. Put simply, A1.

Hyundai Matrix Manual 1.6 2003

It’s a nice and a very comfortable car. But I have a problem...sometimes when I’m driving there is the CHECK indicator on the dashboard and the car shakes. A mechanic checked the car but no fault was found. Can anyone help me please?

Responses to this review

Earlier I had the same problem. Afterwards my motor mechanic checked it and replaced the plug wire set. Make sure, you have to buy the original plug wire set that’s water proof - Ananth Rajah from Sri Lanka

Yes I too am facing the same problem, when I took my Matrix to the Hyundai dealer, they recommend that they change the spark plugs and cable and then the problem will be solved - Anand Anand from Malaysia

Hi Anand, How much you pay for it by changing the Cables? I sent my car to Hyundai Service Center and the computer indicated "Miss Firing". The technician advised me to change the cables & plugs as well. Thanks - Lin CH from Malaysia

Hyundai Coupe SE 1999

I bought this car second hand, I’ve had it a month and I love it! It’s very smooth to drive, feels very nippy and handles well. Pretty economical on fuel too, sorry Gordon Brown. It’s just big enough to be practical but has the looks of something sporty and more expensive than it actually was. The leather seats feel a bit on the firm side, but that could be because my bum isn’t. The 2 litre engine pulls well enough to get the better of boy racers at the traffic lights, not that I’d stoop to that sort of thing of course. Lose the parcel shelf and drop the back seats down, there’s enough space for a flat-packed bedroom from IKEA. Cruise control is handy for the motorway too. Great looks, great performance, I just wish I was as smart and sexy as my car.

Hyundai Terracan 2004

I bought a second-hand Terracan after having a new van (twin axle), we love it, would have another one tommorow. Only done 40,000 miles, has anyone else had trouble with their immobiliser’s? Ours has been causing trouble with the central locking the car lock’s itself have had it in dealership and they have said it’s the immobiliser will cost over £350.00, as luck would have it it went wrong just before the warranty ran out how lucky were we? Question: Would we buy another one? OH YES! Love the car to bits MY WIFE’S LEARNIG TO DRIVE IN IT, NEVER SEEN PEOPLE MOVE SO FAST WHEN THEY SEE IT COMING TOWARDS THEM WITH L PLATES ON IT! She even calls it ’Terry’

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John, we left our Terry in Oz when we moved back here last year, and we really miss it. Wish I’d brought it back. Anyway, re. your immobiliser, our Terry was incredibly reliable, absolutely no problems with it at all, and it has a reputation for being pretty bullet proof. Think you might have a one-off problem; Hyundai will no doubt sort it out for you. If you use it a lot for towing, or off-road, would be worth exploring the Tow’n’Trek pack if you haven’t already got it - Tim Lux from England

Thanks for your reply however I have been to the garage we bought the car from and told we need a new loom at £2,500+ plus this leaves us with no car for about two weeks. I have spoke to other Terracan owners and they have had the same problem had a loom and it’s not worked! Now spoke to a mate’s machanic who told me it is the central locking relay which will cost me about £7-8, what a difference - John Lawton from Staffordshire

Hi, we have the same problem. Took it to our Hyundai dealer and was told they could not find a fault and the next time it happened to tow truck it in, at our expence of course. Told us they had never heard of the problem before. Have talked to a lot of Terracan owners in our travels and all have the same problem. So much for our Hyundai warranty. Not worth a cracker - Linda Larkins from Australia

Hyundai i10 2008

Hi, I had a 2007 Ford Focus TDCi Zetec which was rubbish (everything went wrong with it) until I wrote it off in November 2009. While I was waiting to find out if it was a write off the insurance supplied me with an i10 1.2 Comfort and I loved it. It was better equiped than my Focus, the Hyundai had MP3 Aux set up, 4 electric windows, Air Con, Alloys, Heated seats all for £7995!! And it was quite nippy and fun to drive. The cabin is solidly built and is very smart looking and its made with materials you can see are good quality compared to the usual c**p like the new Ka and Fiat 500. The only problem I encountered was being seen in it! It is a stylish little car but it isnt the type of car a 21 year old boy wants to be caught in, it’s a shopping trolley to be honest or a roller boot as my friends called it. If it wasn’t an old persons car and it had a diesel I would buy one. I now have my new 2010 308 2.0 HDi Sport 136 and I miss my i10, not the focus (it was awful, worst car I have ever bought).

Hyundai i30 Estate CRDi Estate 2008

Just to add to major moan re local main dealer’s disastrous clerical inefficiency, this spate of zero and sub-z temps reminds me of army drivers running blowlamps along fuel lines when diesel jellified therein! Seriously, my mpg reduces to mid-40s from a constant higher 50s as soon as the outside temp drops, doing exactly the same sort of pottering around Cheshire on minor roads/lanes. All sorts of problems with sound system as installed, won’t play CDs every so often, starts MPs per USB whether head unit on or off, dealer’s senior receptionist tells me they’ve had a lot of demands for radio replacements but quite honestly I can’t be a***d! (sorry, ’bothered’).

Hyundai Getz 2009

Very comfy and easy to drive.

Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE Manual 2005

I bought my coupe a few years back and I have had no problems. It really is a great looking car, however, it took me quite a while to get used to the clutch, it lacks bite and can over-rev at times. I think Hyundai make their cars with durable components that may lack a bit of the sporty feel you may get in other cars. The gearbox is smooth but for a 2.0 injection modern car it does lack a bit of bottom end power but once out on the open road it’s a nice drive. Obviously compared to an RX-8 or a TT it hasn’t got the performance but on the flip side the insurance group is 10 and the fuel economy is acceptable, plus the fact they are very cheap to buy. Around town is not good, however, on fuel consumption,I find it best cruising on the motorway about 80mph. The cruise control option is pointless in a "sportscar", that could have been dropped in place of a better sound system. Overall I’m happy but still think it lacks something. I guess that’s what I have Sportsbikes for.

Responses to this review

Update on my high clutch issue: It actually was slipping due to wear and tear and has just cost me £515.00 to have replaced...after 29,000 miles!I only had it serviced 1,500 miles ago aswell at a cost of £379.00. Hyundai certainly do make their money somehow don’t they?...- Damian from England

Hyundai i20 Pony 1994

Bought second hand. Best buy ever. Always starts up first time even after being left for days. Economical on petrol, easy to drive, comfortable. Has got us out of trouble on many occasions when the main family car was off the road. Didn’t cost a lot to buy, not all singing, all dancing, only a P registration but wouldn’t change it for the world, will run it until it drops!!

Hyundai i30 1.6 crdi style 2009

This car has done 31k miles in 17 months with no major problems, apart from a notchy gear change going from 1st to 2nd gear, I get 600 miles to full tank of fuel and thats driving it hard, the car has always started 1st time every time, there can be the odd noise that seems to move to different places within the cabin while, the engine for a 1600cc is outstanding, many people commenting "what’s this a 2 litre?" I will hopefully be testing out this car’s unlimited mileage warranty which no one else offers, topping a 100k over that period, I did do 100k in my previous car over the period of 4 years (Suzuki Ignis 1.3 - 04 model) with the original clutch and exhaust! which were still fine when I traded it in which is good going considering it was half the price of my i30. The car is enjoyable to drive on long distances where I’ve drove several times 500 to 600 miles in a day’s round trip, with no aches or pains afterwards. On my second set of tyres, still the original brake shoes and exhaust from new, good stereo and the usb port is a boon, standard level of equipment is high. Is the estate version worth the extra cost? I would have to say yes as it’s has it in the right places, but it’s not a proper estate car in the sense of the word, but I’m still enjoying the ride thus far.

Hyundai i30 2008

Failed to start several times. Dealer replaced alternator. It’s now back with dealer again for more warranty work as it’s not fireing on all cylinders. Waiting for a replacement part. Also, front near side shock needs replacement.    

Responses to this review

My i30 has done 25,000 miles and my near side shock absorber is noisy. Dealership not helpful at all - David Cooper from England

Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic 2009

Great specc’d car. Air-con, 6 air bags, ESP and all round disc brakes for the base 2010 model. Good power, mpg and emissions - top of the class! Good looks and unbeatable 5 year warranty. Only tiny gripe is: could try harder in the boot area! :-) Engine bay is very open - I’d say it looks easy to work on and find all the bits and check up on fluid levels. Hopefully someone from Hyundai will read the next bit about the boot and seat tipping (the ONLY bit I could find fault that makes any difference - and I’ve seen a lot of cars): Interior is ok, nothing fancy and a bit plain. The seats in the 2 door model don’t offer the best access to the back, the back tips and then the whole lot slides forward - unfortunately you have to reposition the angle of the back and slider every time. A lift/tip seat that goes back to the original position automatically would be much better. The boot floor isn’t level when the seat are folded, there is a step - but the bottom section does tip forward stopping bits sliding into the backs of the front seats (take note Mazda!) The space in the rear corners of the boot are covered by a piece of plastic. There must be a big empty space that could make the boot bigger - very useful for putting those odd bits in. From looking in the dealer the boot carpet is a shame - the ’cheaper’ i10 has a neat black moulded board, the i20 has thin floppy carpet that is backed by a piece of hardboard only covering 2/3 of the floor. The loose bit of carpet isn’t held down by anything, creases up and looks very cheap. This lets the rest of the car down!

Hyundai Terracan 2004

Terracan my first 4x4 - puchased March ’04. Hobbies shooting / fishing so some off road. Impressed - in low ratio will climb a wall! (AT tyres - not noisy). Initially mainly motorway / A roads 28 mpg and annual mileage 32K but since retiring much less. Now coming up to 6 years old 100,000 miles and apart from minor replacements - all taken car of under warrenty - trouble free. Due for MoT and I know some suspension wear (rattle} but if this cost me a few £100 so what as my only expense to date is serving costs - far too high at main dealers. I’m now using local garage 1/2 the price. Overall I’m greatly impressed with my Terracan and as it’s current trade price is less than 1st years depreciation on new intend running to death.

Hyundai Amica 1.0 2001

I like the car as it is a good drive but recently the check engline light has come on and I have checked all the levels of fluid and there is nothing wrong there but it seems to be in the morning when starting up and in the rain that it gets really sluggish and jolty and feels like it will stall. Does anyone have any ideas it would be perfect if not for this?????

Responses to this review

Hi, I have exactly this same problem with my breaks and some noise. Sometimes my car goes like yours, is snapping like it’s without petrol and I have some lights on, which no one knows how to switch off. I hate this car!! - Aneta Orzech from Carmarthenshire

The check engine light will usually be indicating an ignition fault probably caused by damp getting into the ignition system. The jolts you are experiencing are most likely mis-firing and you are driving on only a few cylinders resulting in the interrupted power delivery. If you are mechnically confident it would be worth taking the spark plugs out, checking the spacing and also the seals around the plug tube. You can get water displacement spray to stop water getting in from most outlets such as Halfords for around £5. If you’re not technically minded, ask someone who is to do it for you as you’re out of warranty and its not worth paying someone to do such a simple job. If the engine runs smoothly after that, the light shoudl turn itself off after a few runs. If it doesn’t sort it then its time to ask a mechanic - Matthew A from Northamptonshire

Matthew A is absolutely correct. Your problem is damp on the ignition. Your engine is only firing on three cylinders giving all the symptoms. A can of WD40 or Damp Start will solve your problem. The Check Engine light will go out as soon as all plugs are firing. As he says, taking the plugs out, giving them a clean and checking the gap is also a good idea - Howard P from Yorkshire

Hi, I have this car, the problem may be caused by the ignition coil. My car is 8 years old with 35k miles and the iginition coil had melted. Have a look, it is only a £70 part and it fixed my car instantly - R Fleming from England

Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort 2009

Purchased this car new about 4 months ago. The dealer I purchased this from is useless. I have taken it back 7 times for several things. 1. Poor gear change between 1st and 2nd, crunches every time. Still not fixed. 2. ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) light keeps coming on. Still not fixed. 3. Rattles. One from rear door, one from front door, one from rear view mirror. Mirror is the only one fixed. 4. Failed to start on 2 separate occasions. Is this fixed? maybe until next time. This car is cheap and nasty. Biggest mistake was believing the 5 year warranty meant the car would be reliable, it needs a five year warranty to give them all the time they need to TRY and fix it. I wrote to the MD of Hyundai 7 weeks ago and have had no reply from them at all. Think that says it all.

Responses to this review

ESP light keeps comming on - check your tyre pressures are right - James Maybe from Gloucestershire

Paul, sorry your having some problems, if your not happy with your dealer try another, you may have to travel a bit further but it could be worth it. I have had my 1.6 CRDI Premium 16 months, no problems and love it. Try www.i30ownerscub.com (forum section) owners from all over the world - Paul Hubbard from Kent

Hyundai i30 2009

I am ex UK & live in Australia. The motoring body tech’ experts here say there is problems with quality. ie wheel bearings u/s @ 30,000 K, & other hardened load bearing engineering parts which have not been heat treated correctly & do not last the distance like the Japenese cars. Has anyone had problems like this or other things??

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This is not the expericence of owners at www.i30ownersclub.com - James Maybe from Gloucestershire

Hyundai i20 basic 1.2 2009

Hi everyone, I got a red basic 1.2 i20 about three weeks ago. Nice car to drive, smooth etc. My version doesn’t have the automatic mpg calculator. Looks like I’m getting somewhere in the neighbourhood of 46mpg on a long run and about 40 around town - avg about 44 anyway (I only got 37 on a tank when my wife drove it - her run is 4 miles much stop-start). I’ve done about 1000 miles so far (2 long journeys) Does this all sound about right to everyone? (I was looking wistfully at the govt figures - 54mpg overall, but was I being a bit hopeful with that?) Any feedback helpful Stu, Durham

Responses to this review

After around 2000 miles on the clock, the not so little i20 was taken on a 300 mile round trip of mostly motorway speeds of 65 to 70mph. It managed to achieve 53mpg avg, so not too bad. I estimate stop/start driving lowers this to around 38mpg on a 75min 18 mile journey. The biggest difference seen is the incredible performance increase since new. It now can easily keep up with the big boys, although the take off still is a little restricted especially when cold. Overall still very impressed - AJ West from Yorkshire

Hyundai Terracan 2005

I purchased from new, complete with all toys, leather, blacked windows etc. It cost around £22,000. Superbly comfortable whilst motorway cruising and easy to drive around town. However taken off road and its a different story. Have been bogged down in mud, it struggled to go up a gentle muddy grassy slope and it struggled in a few inches of snow. Despite being in low ratio, no power is being transferred to the front wheels. I returned to dealer but unfortunately it had changed hands and no longer ’Reekie’ who were great. The dealer found nothing untoward. Unfortunately I do a bit of off road driving during the shooting season and I no longer have any confidence in this motor’s off road ability. I’m now on the lookout for something more suitable, like a scrappy old Ford Maverick which my friend uses without fault.

Responses to this review

Not sure if you have got the problem sorted but I had the same thing with my 05 Terracan, the front wheels would not engage. The mechanism used to engage the front wheels uses a vacuum run from a pump on the alternator, when the switch is put into 4wd it activates a solenoid which in turn actuates the vacuum and engages the front wheels, it may take a few feet for them to work as a splined shaft has to align in the front dif. If there is even the smallest of holes in the pipe going from the CADS (Centre Axle Disconnect System) to the actuator then you will not get 4wd, mice chewed a hole in mine. Main dealer charged £75 to replace pipe and the car works fine. Any further info needed then email me - sub-one@tiscali.co.uk, i have an electronic manual. Cheers - Dave Piper from Aberdeenshire

Hi Steven, sorry to bother you but I see that you have an electronic manual for your Terracan. I have just bought a 2004 2.9 crdi Terracan and need to do a few repairs etc. Could you let me know who I could contact to get a copy of the manual? My e-mail addresses are - grahamh@mcmotor.co.za or ghowes@eject.co.za - Graham Howes from South Africa

Hi. Don’t know if you’re still around but the front wheels on my Terracan 2004 are also not engaging. I would love more info if possible - Jill from Perth, Australia

Hyundai Matrix 3.0 crd overland 2006

I bought mine new 3 yrs ago and it’s been totally fault free. Gives plenty of power and manages 27.5 mpg around town, 32mpg on a run down to France. The spec is exellent for the money. X5’s & range rover sports are very nice but worth an additional £15k... I dont think so.

Hyundai Matrix 2008

You might feel its made from baked bean tins but it’s great value for money as a secondhand buy. Flexible seating, pleasant interior and a nippy engine. Main dealer costs are high, over £550 for service, cam belt and brake pads, but mine is now out of warranty so I will do my own servicing. Little drawers, cubby holes and stowage everywhere, fold down minitables on seatbacks too. Great as a second car for local work but I would not want to drive long motorway distances. Forward visibilty takes some getting used to with front pillars being a bit intrusive. I would not want to pay full price for a new car but £4k for a 27k mileage with fsh is good value.

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We bought an 08 Matrix last year, and have no complaints except one, which is really irritating me. When travelling over the usual pothole and bumpy roads around us, there is a continual noise, which sounds as if the spare wheel is loose - but it isn’t, and a noise that sounds as if the suspension is worn. Not clear as to whether it is from the front or the rear. We have had it checked at our local Hyundai garage, who have stated there is no wear on any of the joints and is perfectly safe to drive. They say the noise is a ’typical Matrix suspension rumble’. This surprises me, because I have encountered two different Matrix owners on chance meetings in car parks and have asked them about the noise, they both said they don’t have that problem. Is there anyone out there with any info for me please? - Jim Cruickshank from Somerset

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 diesel, auto 2005

I purchased my Terracan in May 2005 with 20,000 on the clock from a main dealer. It’s spacious, extremely comfortable, 100%reliable, economical,a pleasure to drive, very well built and superb on tyres. It came with factory supplied Kumho tyres; 35,000 on clock when I had to replaced them the front pair; chose the with same tyres, which were very reasonably priced. Back tyres are still original and now at 40,000 on clock now with still plenty of meat left on them. Wife loves comfort and privacy glass in back and there is plenty of space in the rear for larger items. I drove mercedes prior to this car, no more though,really gone down hill since chrysler bought them. Would I buy another terracan? YES, but at the moment very happy wth the one I’ve got.

Hyundai Getz GSI 1.3 Automatic 2004

I bought this car new when I was living in Spain and I have to admit I bought it because it was cheap and even on the the day I picked it up in the back of my mind I was thinking that I had made a mistake. I owned this car for 3 years and sold it when I returned to the UK. The car was fun to drive, comfortable and completely reliable only going to the garage to be serviced. It was one of the best mistakes that I’ve ever made.

Hyundai i20 Comfort 1.2 2009

Waited 3 months and 30 days for the my i20 (the dealers were cutting it fine a bit to abide by the scrappage deal rules!) but it was well worth the wait. Due to the delays, I even got the latest 2010 model with ESP so effectively got this without paying the extra - fantastic! It looks fantastic in sparkle blue. Surprisingly nippy for such a low powered engine and very easy to drive. The clutch and steering is amazingly light and the gear changing is very smooth. Have only done 200 miles so far and getting 35mpg at the moment. I’m hoping this will improve but have only been doing short distances and with the stop/start of South London traffic, it’s not too bad. The seats are nice and firm and you should be able to get the right position with all those seating permutations. However, saying that the missus struggles to find the right position; if she sits too close, here knee rubs against the dash. I reckon if you’re over 5" 2 then you should be okay. All in all, a great little car and really happy with it considering it was just over 7K with the scrappage deal. I say it was a bargain.

Hyundai Accent CDX AUTO 2000

I’ve been driving a 2000 CDX auto for seven years without even minor problems. It’ s done over 100,000 miles including many long runs over mountain roads. It is well built and very comfortable for a small car with very compliant suspension. Headroom is good. I like the accessibility of parts for servicing. Minor criticisms are the lowish quality paintwork though there is no rust anywhere after nearly 10 years. Legroom in the rear is poor but then it is a small car. The auto is smooth and economical on motorways in overdrive but a bit thirsty in town driving. I’d buy another Accent / Hyundai if this one ever packs in.

Hyundai Coupe 2.0 S111 2009

Had this car a week now. Love it! Hyundai are/were selling these off at a deal as the new Genesis 2.7 V6 are going to replace the S111. Read a lot of conflicting reports on this car, some good, some bad. Top Gear seem to dislike it, but then again unless it’s a Ferrari or a Lambourgini... they’re not interested! Overall, very smooth drive. Smooth gearbox and clutch. Suspension is a little harder than I would have liked and I have got used to the high clutch pedal that every other review seems to complain about. A little annoying that I have to use the key to open the hatch, apart from having to open the drivers door to operate the lever. Hyundai should/could have included this on the remote key fob? MPG is lower than stated. I’m averaging 29mpg... and most of my miles are on the motorway. In summary... yes, for the money I guess I could have got a good 2nd hand Golf, or a decent Mazda RX8. But there are not many opportunities to buy a brand spanking new car of this calibre for £12,995!!

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In actual fact, Top Gear have contradicted themselves in reviews of this car. On two occaisions all three presenters completely lambasted the Hyundai. However, both incidents occured during the shows News segment and were aimed at Hyundai as a manufacturer rather than the car. This was unfair on two counts as they hadn’t test driven it, and Hyundai have improved their build quality enormously recently. I remember Richard Hammond doing a segment for the show about budget sports cars for those who couldn’t afford Lambos and the like. I can’t remember the other cars reviewed (they must’ve been pretty boring), but I DO remember him liking this one. He loved the styling, noting its similarities to the Ferrari 599. He praised the handling and ride, and also the smooth V6 engine. He mentioned it had enough oomph to put a smile on your face. Only two minor criticisms were mentioned: The slightly plasticky feel to some of the interior fixtures and fittings and he thought the front headlamp lenses were a little too large to be elegant. He did qualify this by stating that they were minor issues considering the price - Dave Saunders from Northamptonshire

Hyundai Coupe s!!! 2.0l 2007

The car, which I have had for over two years, is the best thing I have ever purchased. I have had it two years now from new and apart from a gearbox problem which Hyundai fixed in a week and gave me a curteousy car free of charge there hasn’t been another problem. Like everybody says it’s not blisteringly quick by any means but it is fast enough. The handling is sublime on anything but a pot hole invested road when you do feel the thud through your arse and stearing wheel. The interior is mega cool, I have a slight scuff on the passengers side support where people get in and out of the back seats, this is because the acces to the rear seats is small and really you can’t put anybody over 5ft in the back as there head will bounce off the tailgate glass (my only gripe about the car really).

Hyundai i30 2009

I have had this car now for 2 months and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Not only is it easy to drive, spacious, practical and economical but it comes with an unbeatable warranty which gives you peace of mind. The i30 has the utmost quality and beats every other car in a similar price range. I would recommend this car to all ages.

Hyundai Tucson GSI 4WD 2.0 2006

Bought mine as a pre-registered zero-miler. There’s only really one description ... "it does just what it says on the tin"! After three years, I still rate it - the spec is excellent, it’s a little thirsty and the trade-in price will be low, but does that matter when you bought it many thousands below its EU under-spec’d equivalents?

Hyundai Matrix 2005

Can’t really fault it. Not a lot of street cred, but a great workhorse. I would probably have another if they updated it a bit but I can see no change at all in the last few years...

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I am beginning to like this car more and more - Sid Cullen from Northumberland

Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRDI CDX 2007

Having arrived in Pisa airport after a flight from hell, I was quite annoyed to find a Hyundai Getz waiting for me in the collections bay. It wasn’t new either which only added to my dismay. However having pulled out into the driving chaos that adorns Italy, the little car surprised me... Firstly for such a budget car (even in the CDX trim) the car felt so solid and well built with nice features like the Alpine stereo and red and black leather steering wheel, the cabin was a genuinely nice place to be. Despite the small capacity the 1.5 CRDI engine is a real firecracker once wound up past 3,500 rpm, it had a certain buzz about it and whilst there is little performance early in the powerband (and it tails off quickly) it really was enjoyable to drive briskly, in fact it actually made me want to drive harder than I should have. On the road the car was great with little body roll and believe me if there’s one place where you discover a cars limits. it’s in the middle of Tuscany where sharp mountain passes are the norm, the car darted and halted like a hot hatch and even managed an incredible 50mpg overall. Having slept in for the airport, we actually made it to Pisa airport from Cortona in 85 minutes including 25 mins stuck in Florence rush hour traffic. I pushed the car very hard, even by Italian standards yet the Getz didn’t miss a beat even when the speedo exceeded 170 kph (oops!). The car took a pounding, especially the brakes but the little Getz took it all in it’s stride and took us all over Italy on a two week, 1600 mile trip. Recommended!

Hyundai Getz 2008

It is a very fast and nippy car. I highly recommend it to people that have families and want to go long distances. Brilliant - 4/5.

Hyundai Coupe 1.6S 2005

3yrs old, 9K miles, one owner, immaculate, balance of 5yr warranty, for £7K. It turns heads every single minute of every single day. Quite simply beautiful. The seats are low and you tend to fall into them and struggle to get out. The ride is harsh and the fuel economy only OK. However, this car gets you out of bed, scrubbed up and ready to drive anywhere. It simply makes you smile and want to carry on. Recommended to everybody who wants quality at a fair price. Our previous Hyundai gave us seven years of trouble free motoring and that was three years old when we purchased that. I love this car!!

Hyundai Amica gsi 2008

I’m having problems with the brakes. I have had new brake pads fitted by Kwik-Fit in March but still getting some scraping and squealing. They say it is dust getting into them but surely all these cars can’t be like this? Does anyone have any problems with this?

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Dear Rosemary, Contact KWIKFIT head office and ask to speak to the Area Manager. Explain the circumstances and that you wish for the problem to be rectified asap. If the symptoms were not evident before the replacement disc pads were fitted, there is an issue. Usually on inspection of recently fitted replaced disc pads, which have squealing or rubbing sounds the following is found. 1. Poorly fitted pads without copper slip to their backing surfaces. 2. Missing anti- rattle tension springs. 3. The disc surfaces were not cleaned. 4. Binding or sticking Caliper Pistons. KWIKFIT make a big statement on their highly trained personnel, specifically in the area of brake servicing. Sadly visit their facilities and often you will find they are lacking in cleanliness and order. This reflects in the quality of service. All work undertaken however is covered by warranty - Robert Erskine from Middlesex

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDT GSI 4WD Manual. 2004

I purchased my vehicle in 2006 with just over 8K on the clock. The car has all the add-ons you need, air bags all round, adjustable steering wheel and lights, comfort, space and good vision, tinted rear windows. I have thoroughly enjoyed driving the car which at times has surprised me by the effortless cruising at higher speeds. However I have 1 major problem. I have had 2 replacement clutches, the first at about 35k in May 2007and the second at about 48k in July 2008 and I have learned that a first replacement was done after only 1900 miles. I am now considerably worried about this historical record as the warranty runs out in August and I wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Hyundai Coupe 2000 S111 2009

Had this car 4 weeks now and I love it. Opted for white and she looks fabulous. Anyone that has a remote interest in sports cars gives her a second and third glance - don’t think they know what the car is til they look at the badge! Found the high clutch hard for all of a day after having an old style Toyota Celica SR but she is a dream to drive. Bought mine off the internet having NOT test drove one but saving about 2k on price and can honestly say its the best impulse buy I’ve ever made. Always had Toyotas for passed 10 years but think this baby has changed my mind. I look forward to driving her every day and even the kids have dissed the Toyota Rav in favour of the Coupe.

Hyundai Getz 1.5 petrol 2006

A very nippy car. Good in town and on the open road. Got it from new . 2006 1.5 petrol. Goes like hell in Midlands Meander in South Africa with 4 people. Fuel efficient.

Hyundai Terracan diesel 1993

Hi. Bought the car new 01/08/93, great motor, no problems, never let me down, usual trade and caravan towing, done 55,000 miles to july 09 had four services, paid £17,500 on the road including tow bar, over mats, full tank, road tax. Still worth around £3,850-00 turned down offer, decided to keep as second car.

Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic 5dr 2009

Can’t fault the value in this car. No other supermini can match it, even our base model. Looks great in sparkle blue metallic. Standard fittings are just awesome, remote CL, A/C, tilt/reach column, 4spkr CD, Ht adj seat, el Frnt windows, etc You even get a spacesaver spare and not the can of gas so regularly being offered these days. The thing that strikes you the most is the internal width of this car plus space; it makes for a very comfy feel; very palatial! The practicality of the 1-20 is about as good as it gets with flat folding seats (Ford take note) and a huge boot that can swallow suitcases. Top marks Hyundai. Not as quiet as a Mazda2, but much better at speed ~40-60mph where the engine pulls like a dream and is very smooth witha a nice gear change. Only neg point is the take off bogging down, strange cos it is only just as you take off but this prob helps economy (or could it be an engine mapping prob?). Dash is very nice & not gimmicky unlike some recent cars (Fiesta and Corsa inc). The ride is excellent,as is the steering.Brakes are brill. The paint and fabrics are also 1st class. The high driving position reminds me of an MPV. Overall a very easy car to drive. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED esp if the low % depreciation that is forecast is to be believed.

Hyundai Coupe SE 2-litre Auto 2004

So after 5 years we wave a sad goodbye to my son’s 2 litre Coupe SE Auto. 60,000 fault free miles, not one thing (not even a bulb) has gone wrong. The five year warranty expires next week so time to trade her in... and in this respect she has held her value very well returning almost 35% of her value after 5 years. She has always looked very smart in black with black leather and came fully loaded with toys (cruise climate etc etc) from new. The only very slightly negative things to say about the car is the (Cobra ...standard fit) is that the alarm is not very good... and the fuel consumption has never matched the official figures (but then which car does ???). I can understand why Hyundai can give a 5 years warranty (the family have owned 4 Hyundai’s so far) as nothing seems to go wrong with their cars.

Hyundai i30 Estate 1.6 diesel 2008

Huge problem with (main) dealer’s refusal to give invoice for my purchase of a pre-reg ’demonstrator’, for which I’d part-exed a low mileage Getz - I’m naturally worried in case a warranty dispute arises. Quite unnecessarily quick acceleration links with unbelievable economy (60+ mpg bobbing around the lanes) + a quiet and smooth ride to give an excellent motor-car: the only - and infuriating - problem so far being that when a memory stick is plugged in the system starts playing every time the ignition is turned on even though the head (radio) unit is switched off. AND the flaming thing returns to the 1st track every time! Service manager’s response: "Oh yes, my dad’s just bought an i30D estate like yours and it does the same - must be a software fault somewhere". Car excellent, local main dealer deserves a Gordon Ramsey style description.

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Headley, Bought a demontrator as well, with 7,000 Km on the clock. I agree the acceleration is overdone - and perhaps it’s this issue of torque that may be at the source of my problem? My 1.6 Crdi CrossWagon Deluxe needs to get up to a fair speed, 70 KPH (I’m in Republic of Ireland) to drive in 5th without the clutch shuddering. I’ve smelt the clutch burning twice and the gears are sticky going into 2nd (and maybe 3rd). I don’t know if my ex Demo car had the guts raced out of it by irresponsible journos or Hyundai staff? Or is the too-strong torque an inherent burden on the clutch system? The car is registered as 90 bhp; but I sometimes think it must be the 115bhp version. Any thoughts on my experience before I go back to Hyundai? I love the drive and comfort of the car aprt from this issue - Brian Hanley from Northern Ireland

Brian - my car nearly kangaroos if I put into 5th at too low a road speed (40 or 50 mph): I thought the problem was too high a gear ratio and/or lack of torque but the clutch issue had not occurred to me. While the synchro’s fine on all forward gears, selection of reverse can be awkward, even with the eminently sensible lift-sleeve on the stick. As I had a similar problem on 2 previous Getzes(!) I have wondered where Hyundai sources gearboxes? Overall I find it very difficult to fault the car in any area - Headley des Forges from Cheshire

Just driven from London to near Aberdeen fully loaded in eight hours with 50 mpg - because the overdrive 5th gear is a brilliant fuel saver, yet accelerates well due to good torque range. The engine is designed to cruise at 3000 rpm. Yes the 5th gear is unhappy below 40 - get used to it - Instant Convert from Scotland

Hyundai Coupe 2002

I think my Hyundai Coupe 2.7 is one of the best looking coupe’s around. Its V6 engine sounds brilliant and it’s got such a lot of car for its low price. Unlike the Audi TT which, although it is a good car, but the 2002 TT costs 10K more than my Hyundai coupe 2.7-litre cost me. Less than half that with only 29,000 miles. I get a lot of looks in it from young ladies, not me, THE CAR.

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And the ladies are thinking ’what a prat... posing in a Korean tinplate box... should have gone to Specsavers’ - Jason Swift from Northamptonshire

Hyundai Terracan 2007

Exchanged my Nissan X-Trail for the Terracan. The X Trail should have easily handled towing my 1500kg caravan but it struggled so I went looking for a suitable vehicle. Went to Land Rover agent in Christchurch who did not show any interest in my needs. Across the road was a Hyundai agent who recommended the Terracan for my requirements. This is the best advice I have ever been given! It’s a great car, good fuel returns and a great towing vehicle. This has been Land Rover’s loss and Hyundai’s gain. It’s a shame the car is no longer in production.

Hyundai Coupe s111 2.0 2007

I test drove the new Hyundai Coupe s111 2.0 the other day and bought it as soon as I got back. Yes, the clutch is quite high and will take a bit of getting used to, the style, the comfort, the gadgets and performance is out of this world - if somebody had told me that it cost 40 grand I would have believed them! No, it’s not Impreza fast, which are speeds you cannot even use in the real world, but doesn’t half have a kick to it the tax and insurance is reasonable and more affordable and that will attract many many buyers. If I was offered a brand new Evo or Impreza I know I’d still rather the Hyundai Coupe because its a nicer car, not a box with a turbo and a spoiler you could sit a family on...

Hyundai Getz CRDI 2003

A small compact car bought with 16000kms on the clock and now after 175000km and not any replacements only the brake-pads one time and 4 headlights and of course the oil and air-filters. Roomy it is too, 4 adults can easily sit in the Getz, better then its predecessor or the new Toyota Yaris (in the back we cannot sit comfortably, our legs be cramped - but the Yaris has a better move on the road). But I do not understand why the tests are only with the new Yaris and not with the first Yaris.

Hyundai i20 1.2 Comfort 2008

Done about 600 miles so far and taking it easy to run the car in. The trip computer shows up to 54mpg on the motorway and 47mpg on short journeys which is particularly green. I was too tight-fisted to pay for anything other than the standard ’Electric Red’ and quite a few people have noticed that this is particularly red. My favourite car is still my red 1987 1.4 Mk2 Vauxhall Astra which made 220,000 miles at an average of 6500 rpm without breaking a single part of note but after ’Corsagate’ they can whistle for my money and beg to the taxpayers. Sad to say I really can’t see much reason to buy a European made car anymore. £9400 for a new car and the Indians were even on our side in the second world war..... Bargain!

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You likely meant the Koreans, not the Indians, right? Well then, I am afraid you got it wrong, because Korea was occupied by the Japanese during WWII, so it could not and did not fight alongside the Allies. Seems you might be better off with such a great product of British engineering as the Reliant Robin. No, really, I mean they are still being manufactured in... India! And Indians were on our side for sure. You might wish to check them out: Sunrise Automotive - Coriolan from Western Sahara

He’s correct as regards the car. It’s built in India - good build quality too! It was designed and tested in Germany and that must be the icing on the cake. A good value for money car. Low running costs apart from the servicing - Tony from Leicestershire

Actually built in Turkey for the European markets - Dave Shave from East Lothian (Haddingtonshire)

Hyundai i20 1.4 Comfort 2009

I’ve had my 1.4 Comfort 5 door in black for nearly 3 weeks now and so far I can’t find any fault... I’m currently getting 45mpg and it’s going up each week as the car runs in. Lots of features that I’m still discovering and getting used to... Fab, would recommend one to anyone.

Hyundai i30 1-6 premium 2008

I bought this model as my first deisel car, this is my 9th Hyundai and in my time I have had two coupes but this one is something special, mpg on fuel is great, more so on a long run, so far I’ve had a return of 66mpg over a 500 mile journey, true I had to cut down on my usual mph but well woth it. Comfort, and road handling excellent, but for me the best gadget must be the USB connection. With a USB flash drive full of albums I don’t require CD discs, so no more trying to change discs while driving, safe or what. my best Hyundai so far.

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Just read your review of your i30 and the MPG you are getting! I have owned a i30 Diesel Automatic for 2 years and I have actually managed to get 86.4 MPG on a 200 mile motorway journey run sticking to 55-60 MPH - David Roadbent from Yorkshire

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 t/diesel ltd ed auto 2007

Bought new in 07 for a great price of £17,500 after looking at all the other manufacturers who were charging thousands more for very little extra other than name badge. Have had 2 years trouble free motoring and returning 30/35 to the gallon on runs (not bad for a 2.9 engine). Build quality is very good with masses of space to carry loads and she is very comfortable to drive. Downside is the servicing cost which are high for what you get but you can cut these charges by half at normal garages and still maintain your 5 year warranty as long as genuine Hyundai parts are used and your service record book is stamped. Take a test drive and see what you get for the money.

Hyundai Accent 2008

Excellent car. Pleasing style and quality throughout. Very lively little engine. Feels solid and reassuring to drive. I am quite fond of this car. It has exceeded my expectations.

Hyundai i30 Premium 2.0 CRDI 2007

I have owned this car for 15 months and racked up 42,000 miles without a single hitch - not one! The car returns 50-54mpg on long runs, of which I do many, and 45-50mpg on short runs. For the record, prior to me buying the 2.0L, I borrowed an i30 1.6 CRDI for 2 weeks and got an average of 62mpg. My car drives today, just like the day it was delivered - absolutely new in look and feel. It’s comfortable, quiet, safe (I think!) and handles and grips well. The level of appointment in the cabin is very good. Servicing is cheap and service levels are excellent. Over the 5 year warranty, I expect to clock up over 160,000 miles. I think this car will breeze that mileage, with more to go at. But if it doesn’t, who cares? It ain’t my problem - and no other manufacturer can come close to that last statement.

Hyundai Coupe 2007

I’ve had this car just over a week now and it still blows me away every time I look at it. It looks fantastic from every angle inside and out complete with leather seats and electric sunroof make this car extra special, at night time the display is illuminated in a super cool neon blue... stunning. This is a car which makes you want to go and clean, polish and hoover it every day. By far the best car I have ever owned. Stunning. The only thing I have to get used to is the high biting point on the clutch pedal, is this the normal on this type of car?

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I’ve had my 2.7 six speed s111 for three months and although I clean it more than any car I’ve had before I just love it (lots of nooks and cranny in styling). Smashing burble from engine with train like acceleration and stunning looks (electric blue/black leather) good handling for a fwd and the price - what’s not to like? The one thing is as, one person says, the clutch travels a long way before it "bites" - Mike Bavron from England

Hyundai i20 1.4 Comfort 2008

Just taken delivery of 1.4 Comfort 5 door, colour solid red, averaging 42mpg, engine good, good feel on brakes and precise gear change, handling good, ride a little on hard side but overall comfortable. Good driving position and lighting. Comfortable on motorway and not too noisy. Current dislikes: dashboard shows finger marks, audio quality could be better and is over complicated to adjust, boot floor covering creases up - most irritating.

Hyundai Terracan Manual Limited 2007

What a car for the money! I needed a heavy duty towcar... badge kudos who cares? 36 miles to the gallon for a 3 litre turbo diesel... how do they do it? What a shame that they have stopped making it.

Hyundai Grandeur V6 3.3L 2007

Very nice and smooth to drive, faster and more luxury feeling than my old Camry V6. Can compare to BMW or Mercedes if you keep the price-difference in mind.

Hyundai Terracan ltd auto 2007

Was in market for a replacement for wife’s Hyundai 2.7v6 auto Santa Fe (fabulous car - 5 years trouble free motoring... only problem was high fuel consumption) when we saw the Terracan LTD Auto... looked great in black with full leather interior and after a drive and bit of bartering we got her with a discount and a decent trade in for the Santa. Two (trouble free) years later we still can’t fault it. She’s comfortable, easy to drive and adaptable (I’m 6ft and wife is 4’11’’) and surprisingly economical... On a good run 35/36 mpg - shame they stopped making them for the UK from 2008 as I would probably buy another for my son and his family in a few years (but they’re so reliable he’ll probably have a second-hand one).

Hyundai Terracan 2005

You certainly get what you pay for! I got a second hand 2005 last year for under £9000; outstanding value for money. Ride height - excellent, consumption - very reasonable considering the engine size; it looks the part too. The only worry I have is when the UK government start to hammer us 4x4 users for extra road tax. For a government that takes a 75% profit at the pumps and just throws my hard earned tax money at every problem I have serious misgivings. But enjoy this car if you can get one. You’ll feel the difference stepping down from a Land Rover but the savings more than make up for it.

Hyundai Trajet 2003

Spacious, very stable, comfortable for kids and driver 2.0 diesel is bit heavy on fuel but ideal for longer journeys.

Hyundai Sonata cdx automatic 2006

Well, I’ve had the Sonata CDX 2.4 petrol automatic for 3 months now and have covered 8000 miles in that time bringing the total mileage up to 20000 in 3 years. The car is ebony black and looks really impressive and has a nice sporting muscular stance (the 17" alloy wheels and 225/50 tyres also help the stance). This car really does get heads turning and looks much more expensive that it really is, the leather interior trim is also very impressive, much better than the previous model and, again, gets lots of compliments. The car has been trouble free since I’ve had it with the exception of a slight fault on the VDO radio/CD which was replaced immediately. The performance of the car is more than adequate but In hindsight I would have gone for the 3.3 litre V6 which is only marginally more thirsty and gives one the added bonus of a 145 mph top speed and acceleration to match AND the most glorious yowl as the engine goes through 3500 rpm! To summarise, the car looks good, drives well, is very spacious (especially the boot which is cavernous), is quieter than a lot of the opposition and is such good value for money. The only minor gripe that I have is that the fuel economy isn’t brilliant but I’ve countered that issue by fitting a sequential LPG system so now it is ’thumbs up’ all around.

Hyundai Accent MVi 2000

Accent MVi engine has a design fault for which it burns engine oil after 70k+ miles. As a result my car’s engine seized!! Also, ABS went faulty, power windows didn’t work properly, central locking was temperamental. However, driving position was comfortable and car included usual gizmo’s. If only all of them worked as expected!

Hyundai Accent 3 door 1341cc petrol 2001

I always drove Mondeo’s over the passed 10 years but a year and a half ago I thought I’d have a change to Hyundai. I had never had an accident in 17 years of driving until the Hyundai - they are the worst cars you can have and lose value a hell of a lot - even if they are mint condition - check parkers price guide and you will see what I mean. Hyundai are the worst cars ever in an accident - my car was a total write off, beyond repair. Before you buy, check the common faults on them - that’s why my accident was so bad, they are called tin cars and after my accident I totally agree - they are like tins; not solid cars at all. I’m very disappointed in the car and would never ever buy one again. It was so lucky that we weren’t killed in it...

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What a load of utter rubbish! - Charlie Smith from Devon

Hyundai Coupe 2 litre 2008

I’ve had this car just over a week now and it still blows me away every time I look at it. It looks fantastic from every angle; inside and out; the leather seats and electric sunroof make this car extra special; sound system is pretty decent with the iPod control keeping it bang up to date; at night time the display is illuminated in a super cool neon blue... stunning! This is a car which makes you want to go and clean , polish and hoover it every day! (that’s exactly what I do!) By far the best car I have ever owned! You can be sure my next car will be another Hyundai Coupe! Stunning!

Hyundai Matrix auto 1.6. 2006

Wow wasn’t expecting much, only got it because of the long warranty. However cannot slate it, it is on the button all times, ride is good seat adjusts good, leg room it back fantastic. Auto box not sluggish only thing needs is a tweek on the engine to pull away that bit quicker. Summery great bargin.

Hyundai Coupe 2002

I have had my 2se coupe for over five years and have not had any faults apart from a window winder mechanism which was quickly fixed under the five year warranty. I will probably purchase a more up to date model soon.

Hyundai Coupe S111 2007

If there is another car that looks this good for the money I haven’t seen it! My car goes in for it’s first service soon and I have nothing to be fixed, everything works as it should, the quality of finish is as good as I have seen, from the paintwork down to the heated leather seats and switch gear, I did a lot of research into buying this car and it has gone far past my expectations, it is not the fastest, but where can you use the speed? It handles great and looks stunning, what else do you need! Go on buy one.

Hyundai Amica 2008

I got my Amica six months ago and love it. I have covered nine and a half thousand miles - that’s how much I love it - so does my partner and my small dog Candy. So, I would recommend them - thanks for reading my review.

Hyundai Amica GSI 2001

I have had my Amica for 18 months now and wouldn’t swap it for the world! I down-sized from a much bigger car and it was the best thing I have ever done! She is a dream to drive and as well as being ideal for commuting to and from work takes me on a 300 mile round trip on the motor way every month also. The best investment I have ever made!!

Hyundai Terracan 2006

We bought our Terracan Ltd edition brand new in 2006 after wife had an accident, we had Shogun but the wife could not get in it. I must be honest I was a bit nervous of the change, but I was in for a shock - our Terracan came out better on running costs - a lot more to the gallon and I had a manual Shogun and we have the auto in the Terracan. I would recommend the Terracan to anybody that is looking for a 4x4 that is priced £18750.00 that has got to be value for money for a new motor loads cheaper than the rest of the 4x4s on the market. It gives a good ride, good driving position, also good for towing 24ft caravan with no problems, the only quibble that I have is that the Aussies get a 7 seater version and we don’t. Also the wife loves the car and if she’s happy so am I. Ha Ha, nice quality leather seats, and the question I have been asked would I buy another Terracan? The answer to that is yes - like a shot, why pay more for a badge on another make like BMW X3, X5, Shoguns and others...

Hyundai i30 2008

Does anybody have the fuel returns of everyday driving on the i30 Hyundai 1.6 diesel, and the i30 Hyundai 2.0 diesel?

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I drive the 2.0 diesel to work everyday through the city centre, my average mpg is between 35-40 mpg - Andy Richardson from Hampshire<br /><br />2008 1.6 CRDi Premium here. With a tuning box I returned average 62.3mpg via motorway driving (450 miles per week, over a 20,000 mile period). Without the device, regularly returning 52.7mpg (over the past 4000 miles) - Dr Shambles from Lancashire

Hyundai Sonata cd 1994

Just to upset the "Top Gear" mob, I recently bought a 1994 Sonata cd, with the 2 litre engine. Jet black paintwork, dark grey leather interior, aircon, and a boot you could chauffeur with. It&rsquo;s covered 69,000 miles, shot through the MOT, and drives like a new car. It even looks like a new car, not a mark on it. Whatever Clarkson and his acolytes say about them, Hyundai have cornered the market on the "Sedan" , the slightly larger, safe as houses, but with a sting in the tail in the shape of the "Sport" button on the automatic box range. Press the sport button down on mine, and I regularly leave the BMW 5 series clan standing. And they DON&rsquo;T like it. On the other hand, I love it. And yes, I do polish it regularly. Oh yes, the price..... £500.

Hyundai Tucson gsi crtd 2005

Despite claims of 39mpg, I have only ever achieved 30mpg - very disappointing especially with diesel prices as high as they are - i.e. fuel costs are higher by 25% based on the low mileage. Despite raising this several times with Arnold Clark I have been told everything is OK.

Responses to this review

I have had my Tuscon for five years and it is basically a decent vehicle despite the cheap plastics used. I agree the MPG is disappointing, the best I can achieve is 33MPG. I have been having problems with the engagement of the gears since about 30k miles, and have been advised that it probably needs replacing on the next service, the current mileage is 49k. From reviews that I have read many owners appear to have problems with the clutch, some having two or even three in one case replaced. I have not been towing with my Tuscon. If the Hyundai clutch is unsatisfactory, is there another reliable unit that could take its place? - Philip Moseley from Worcestershire

Hyundai i10 Classic 2008

So far I have done less than 1,000 miles, but I am enjoying every one. Cute external design that compares well with European options (and a lot cheaper), BIG on the inside with AC and CD/Radio as standard. Willing engine but no motorway mile muncher, really an ideal town car and I would not be surprised if teenagers take to it as a first motor, very stylish, fashionable even - all in all a good buy. Plus amazing 5 year unlimited mileage warranty. Great!

Responses to this review

Its service is due - Andy from Nottinghamshire

Hyundai Getz 1.6CDX 2004

Superb car for small price has all the features I could ask for, 1st of all if you&rsquo;re a tall person it&rsquo;s very good for you personally I&rsquo;m not but the rest of the family are, up to my granddad with Parkinson&rsquo;s at 6&rsquo;7. They find it easy to get in and out of which is saying something. The A/C is good quality and doesn&rsquo;t have that cheap A/C smell. The fuel economy is good even up here in the Pennines. It has no trouble breaking the 30mpg mark which in my last car was difficult and required "freewheeling". I&rsquo;m only 20 with 2 years no claims bonus and my premium is only &pound;850 which is amazing, as a 1.4 Renault Clio would be nearer the &pound;1,000 mark.

Hyundai Terracan 2007

Had the car from new, up to now only the glove compartment catch has broken in that time, other than that hassle free. I thought the price new was very good value for money. Had four Nissan Terranos before the Terracan and I think that the Terranos are still a better stylish looking motor, but I had lots of trouble with them, door catches, leaking windscreen washers etc, even though they weren&rsquo;t very old motors. Up till now I would highly recommend the Terracan.

Hyundai Terracan 2007

Love the car. Warranty service at Hyundai dealer was expensive, that is really my only complaint.

Hyundai Terracan Highlander 2.9CRDi 2006

I am in Sydney, Australia. I have the 2.9 diesel in the Highlander version, which is no longer available. Its got the leather, albeit not great leather, and a variable 4WD that cuts in automatically when required. Its very versatile with the fold down third row of seats. Powerful, remarkably quiet for a diesel, and far less thirsty than the petrol version. Its a shame with Hyundai pushing the Sante Fe and Tucson so much that the Terracan never gets a mention as its a solid, value for money, reliable vehicle.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GSI Petrol 2006

Bought this car to replace our Mercedes A-Class following a cramped trip to Wales with three adults a dog and luggage ! The car is a dream and we bagged one with 16k on the clock and 3 years warranty for under £9,000. Huge space, really comfortable seats and a massive loadspace - fantastic ! It looks stylish and the spec is huge - electric windows, aircon, a superb stereo and plenty of nooks to store things - even a "curry hook" - they thought of everything ! Very smooth to drive and a great gearbox - makes the Vitara seem like a tank. Road noise and wind noise is there, but not much and the engine is very quiet. Don&rsquo;t worry about reports about fuel cost - this one does about 30 mpg - better than most. A lot of good quality car for your money. If you are thinking of this car - just buy it !!!

Hyundai Terracan 2005

I bought the car after owning a Sante Fe for two years. The Terracan is a lot of motor for the money. A Range Rover it is not but you must consider that you could buy 3 Terracans for the price of a Rangey! It has been a totally reliable, very adaptable car, cruises very comfortably but gets a little noisy once you exceed the legal limit of the British motorway. The ride is a little hard when the vehicle is lightly loaded but that is not a problem when flying up the M6. Overtaking is never a problem - in fact when I last had it serviced the petrol powered courtesy car felt like a slug on sleeping tablets. I am looking to replace mine now with a ............. Terracan! but this time I will go for the autobox and leather options.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 gsi crtd 2007

Bought new, after looking at the competition. Very well equipped, practical, spacious, comfortable, well suppressed wind/road noise, very easy to drive, pips to park, excellent turning circle, really well screwed together, and certainly NOT at all as described by What Car/Top Gear. Returns 35-40 mpg without trying, and I have no regrets whatsoever about buying it. Seems to be a very popular car ... and with good reason too. Unbeatable value, and I would recommend it without hesitation.

Hyundai i30 1.6 2007

I drive a fair distance every day (50 mile round trip) and the i30 handles it with no problems at all. I bought a pre-registered model for a very decent price and the most impressive thing about it is the build quality, all plastic I admit, but high quality plastic. Air Con came as standard along with a CD player and alloys. There has only been one issue with it so far and that was only a faulty indicator but this small inconvenience did allow me to experience Hyundai customer experience first hand and is was excellent. The RAC cover is free for the first three years and and they fixed the problem quickly and Hyundai provided me with a courtesy car immediately - I was very impressed. This car has certainly made Hyundai into a brand that I now respect.

Hyundai Terracan Limited Edition 2007

This is my 2nd Terracan; upgraded to Ltd Ed. I previously had Range Rovers and thought they were the bees knees, a friend bought a Terracan to tow heavy plant about, he was so pleased he advised me to change. I had a test drive and was so surprised; it was GOODBYE Range Rover and hello Terracan. I have got to concede they are a fantastic vehicle and what a great price! How do they do it?? And it comes with 5yrs unconditional warranty. My advice - if its a 4x4 you want, get yourself what I consider (after 12 Range Rovers) to be the best 4x4 on the road today, for value and performance. Be careful though, they are very fast and accelerate like a car.

Hyundai Santa Fe CRTD CDX+ Auto 2007

Have driven high miles in a Toyota Landcruiser, Landrover Discovery (not latest version) and two Nissan X-Trails prior to this Hyundai. The Santa Fe rates highly in this group (not as good as the Toyota but a lot cheaper!). It is roomy, comfortable, performance is not bad although doesn&rsquo;t accelerate too well up motorwy inclines in the way that, say, the 2.5 petrol engined Nissan does. Diesel engine is very good for relaxed cruising and it is quiet. The auto gearbox is not great - changes down too easily when all you need is a bit more acceleration in the current gear and, as a result, puts the engine into high revs which is unproductive in a diesel. I use the tiptronic function quite a bit which gets round this problem. Went for the 5 seat, not 7, as rarely need 7 and the underfloor storage that you get without the extra seat option is much more useful for us. Roof bars would be useful but they are too wide to take any standard fittings so means back to Hyundai for ski racks etc. Economy is 28mpg round town, up to 33 on long run at less than 75mph. Been excellent over past 20,000 miles

Hyundai i30 Style Wagon 2008

We have had this car for almost a month and I am really impressed with how easy it is to drive. Loads of space, very versatile, excellent road handling, well equipped and do not forget the warranty which also contributes towards higher resale value. Well done to Hyundai.

Hyundai i30 1.6 Style 5dr 2007

Really excellent car, I&rsquo;ve had mine 4 months and I&rsquo;m really pleased with it so far. It has a nice smooth ride and feels really solid and safe. Comes with a really good set of standard equip and feels and looks like a more expensive car.

Hyundai Terracan 3.5V6 7 seater 2004

We currently live in Perth, Australia and bought a Terracan with the 3.5V6 petrol engine, auto, 7 seats and Tow n Trek pack. This transforms the lumpy suspension. The 3.5 engine is brilliant - smooth, powerful, but drinks fuel like its going out of fashion. Not a problem in Oz, but we&rsquo;re thinking of shipping it back to the UK, and would be an issue there. Servicing here is cheap, which is good because it needs servicing every few thousand miles. Brilliant off-road: use it a lot in the bush and it takes pretty much anything you throw at it. Its an old Shogun underneath that has been fitted with additional off-road protection, so its a proven chassis etc. The auto + v6 power make it great on sand: many a Landcruiser / Patrol driver has had a shock as I&rsquo;ve driven past them, and with my tyre pressures still on normal ! 7 seats are really useful, but not an option in the UK apparently. If they could sell this version in the UK with reasonable fuel consumption would be amazing value for money. They&rsquo;re a similar price over here, but can be imported: note the Aussie warranty won&rsquo;t be valid though, and parts for the engine would need to come from Korea. Great no nonsense off-roader that&rsquo;s OK on road with the Tow n Trek pack fitted.

Hyundai Terracan ltd edition auto 2007

Bought new march 2007 at a brilliant price of £18000 including reversing sensors and metallic paint just had first service at 9800 miles by Hyundai agent (£280) very expensive for a basic oil and filter change. The car itself is a joy to drive with its high driving position and very comfortable seats, road and wind noise is minimal although on B roads the ride can be lumpy due to the suspension being rather firm but A road and motorway driving pose no problems . The engine is very responsive and accelerates readily overtaking at high speeds is no problem, build quality is good no rattles or bits breaking off, a full load of passengers plus luggage pose no problems the boot area is huge. MPG averages between 30/35 per gallon not bad for a 2.9 ltr 4+4. All in all a lot of vehicle for a very reasonable outlay.

Hyundai i30

Nice car, but 2 small concerns, rear side windows not low enough for kids to see out of when sitting in the back & lack of parking vision. Too many safety airbags everywhere within seats and dashboard, if you have a prang and its sets them off you be looking at a new interior. Pricey i bet.

Hyundai Amica 2008

I have not had this car long but I will recommend buying one. I have been driving Vauxhalls for over 8 years and they are all good motors but the Hyundai Amica is far better on motorways, more economical, brakes better and easier on tyres. I have fitted remote locking and have done between 400 and 500 miles all in one day with no problem.

Hyundai Terracan 2007

We are now on our second Terracan, a great car for the money and as we have a horse and do a lot of towing we needed something on the large side. Tows very well although on the auto gearbox when towing the fuel consumption is quite a bit lower. Highly recommended.

Hyundai Accent Si 1999

I owned a white 3 door Accent Si reg T351 THJ from November 2002 until February 2007. It had 22962 when purchased and 124200 when sold. I drove it daily and for two years exceeded 30K per annum. The car was indestructible. I often drive for 250 miles at 85 miles an hour without a problem. Maintenance was limited to servicing and even this was sporadic. It was comfortable, economic but basic. Nothing broke ever. My second Hyundai. It was so good I bought an Elantra. If you need cheap and reliable that no one will attempt to steal, buy one.

Hyundai Trajet 2. 0 CRTD 2007

This is an excellent alternative to the Ford Galaxy and alot cheaper too. Spacious and handy removeable seats. Not had it long yet but very pleased.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRTD GSI 2WD 5dr 2007

Very well priced and capable 4x4. Hyundai are definately starting to lose their stayed approach to their cars and coming up with some corkers, the Tuscon being no exception. I looked at several 4x4&rsquo;s before settling on the Tuscon as it had everything I needed and didn&rsquo;t try to package it up in an overly fancy package. Affordable running costs are also a major selling point. Just a really good car.

Hyundai Grandeur 3.3 V6 4dr 2007

I&rsquo;ve had this car just under 4 months now and I am very impressed with its performance so far. Its quite a fast car and very enjoyable to drive but remains a very practical car too. Excellent boot space and a very comfortable and spacious interior. It also comes with an impressive list of kit as standard and I especially like the large side mirrors and rear sensor making parking a doddle. A seriously good car.

Hyundai Terracan 4x4 2.9 CRDT 5dr 2006

We have 2 children and two lab dogs so needed something with a good amount of space. I didn&rsquo;t want to be paying over the odds for a plush interior that was going to get some severe punishment, so the basic interior you get with the Terracan was perfect for us, but may not suit everyone. For the price it&rsquo;s an amazingly adept car and seems to take everything in it&rsquo;s stride. I&rsquo;ve had no problems with it at all and have now had it for 12 months. Very good cost effective car to buy and run.

Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 SIII 2dr 2006

Yes it&rsquo;s a Hyundai but look past the badge and you have a thrilling ride wrapped up in a stylish body that is extremely affordable. This is a cracking little car to drive and the V6 engine does not disappoint. Sniff at the badge if you want to but it&rsquo;s your loss. Really, test drive it and then tell me it&rsquo;s not a car you&rsquo;d want to own!

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD 155 CDX 5st 5dr 2006

If you&rsquo;re snobbish about your car badges then you&rsquo;re going to miss out on a very good 4x4 that really can hold it&rsquo;s head up against the big boys. This car has real refinement and is very well built. The drive is exceptionally smooth and there is practically no noise in the cabin. A very composed and stylish car that has never let me down.

Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 2007

This is a nice, affordable coupe that doesn&rsquo;t look in the least bit cheap. The interiors are smart and stylish with excellent kit included. An excellent rival to other more popular coupes. Brilliant drive too.

Hyundai Amica GSI 2006

I have had this car for 18 months and on the whole I have been delighted with it. It is economical to run, suprisingly roomy inside with 4 door access and can carry a reasonable load with the rear seats folded. The 1.1 engine is nippy and although very much a &rsquo;city car&rsquo; can move on the motorway. Even the narrow width has it&rsquo;s advantages when passing on narrow country lanes or city streets. Negative points are poor resistance to side winds on the motorway, a reverse gear that sometimes is sticky and the fact that the front tyres wear fairly badly. So far no breakdowns have occured.

Responses to this review

I have same problems with front tyres only lasting 4000 miles. I have had the car from new and I will be having my third set of front tyres in 3 years . Any comments from Amica owners or if your have had the same problems please post on this site - Chris from Vale of Glamorgan

Get the cars tracking done, with 4 people in it this helps spread the load and makes the tracking better and you get more life out off the tyres - William Provan from Scotland

Despite having had tracking done at each time tyres have been replaced, our Amica is now 30 months old 26,000 miles and we have just put the third replacement pair of front tyres on. Back tyres are still good! Has been suggested that there might be a suspension/steering issue that needs resolving - David Butterworth from Durham

Hyundai Accent 5dr manual 2005

I have to say, this is a great car. i have driven it full time for over a year now, and its been rock solid. i&rsquo;ve driven 130,000km since new and it hasnt skipped a beat. all the electrics still work fine, Especially the power windows. they always go up and down all day. the only thing wrong with this car is the suspension. whilst it is a comfortable ride, something i&rsquo;ve noticed is its really sloppy around corners, (whilst going a reasonable pace.) would fully recommend it to everyone. My next car is definitely going to be a Hyundai!! Lucas from Western Australia

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2007

I work for Hyundai and this is my company car. It&rsquo;s cheap, spacious, luxurious and safe. A very capable all-round car at a great price.

Hyundai Matrix 1.5 CRTD GSi

For the money this is a very good car. The fixed rear seat may put some people off but for me this wasn&rsquo;t an issue. Very low running costs were and this car definately delivers in this area. This is really the wife&rsquo;s car but it&rsquo;s not unpleasant to nip around in and my sons likes it just because it&rsquo;s the same name as the film!

Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CDX

I&rsquo;ve had this company car for 3 months now and whilst it has plenty of space for a family of five and comes with plenty of kit as standard I&rsquo;m not that impressed with the steering, which feels a bit vague and there&rsquo;s quite a bit of body roll around corners. It&rsquo;s not the best car I&rsquo;ve ever driven by a long chalk but it&rsquo;s not the worst. Average.

Hyundai Accent 1.4 Atlantic

The Accent is a good solidly buit car and the suspension gives a very comfortable ride. Whilst it&rsquo;s quite nippy around town it does seem to struggle a little when you get on the motorway and the engine noise can get a little jarring. I bought this for the wife who doesn&rsquo;t do too much long distance driving so it does the job I bought it for well but it&rsquo;s not something I would want to drive over any distance. Other than that it&rsquo;s a decently equipped city car.

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Comfort 5dr

This car comes with a 5 year warranty and a generous amount of kit. The safety features really sold it to me as it is used to ferry me and my two children about. Loads of space for toys, prams etc. I will conceed that it&rsquo;s not the most exciting car to look at but it is very easy to drive and if you&rsquo;re looking for something solid and practical then this is an excellent choice.

Hyundai Amica 1.1 CDX 5dr

My husband bought this car purely because I needed something to take my children to school in and get around locally. It&rsquo;s very cheap to run and I really like the good visibility, however, I don&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;d ever want to take it on the motorway, the handling isn&rsquo;t very smooth, and I tend to wait until weekends when I can use my husbands car if I need to go any distance. Fine if you need something to tootle around in.

Hyundai Getz 1.1 GSI 5dr

If you&rsquo;re on a tight budget I&rsquo;d highly recommend this car, cheap to run and insure and the actual cost of the car is extremely good value for what you get.

Hyundai Elantra 2.0 TD Si

Excellent motor car almost as big as a Mondeo or Vectra but half the money. I bought a second hand one for under £5k still with the balance of the manufacturers warranty. The 2.0 litre diesel is willing if a little noisy. It transport all in comfort and if driven sensibly returns very good economy. I have driven Hyundai's for 12 years and this is the best. Prone to aqua planing in poor weather but easing off the gas easily corrects. Sensible car for silly money and so far indestrucible.