HYUNDAI consumer reviews

Lorraine, Essex on the Hyundai i20

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.

AJ, Yorkshire on the Hyundai i20

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.

Lisa, England on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

Isabella, England on the Hyundai i30

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.

Mike, Hertfordshire on the Hyundai Coupe

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!!

Steve, England on the Hyundai i20

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.

Stuart, Durham on the Hyundai i20

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

Chris, England on the Hyundai i30

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??

Paul, England on the Hyundai i30

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.

Tom, London on the Hyundai i20

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!

John, Staffordshire on the Hyundai Getz

Very comfy and easy to drive.

Bob, Scotland on the Hyundai i30

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.

Headley (aka Des), Cheshire on the Hyundai i30 Estate

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’).

Ciaran, County Armagh on the Hyundai i10

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).

Dee, Ireland on the Hyundai i30

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.    

Jon, Hampshire on the Hyundai Matrix

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.

Rosemary, Angus (Forfarshire) on the Hyundai Amica

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?

Nathan, England on the Hyundai Getz

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.

Headley, Cheshire on the Hyundai i30 Estate

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.

Jake, Newport on the Hyundai i20

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!

William, Scotland on the Hyundai Amica

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.

Nic, Dumbartonshire on the Hyundai Coupe

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!

Geoff, Worcestershire on the Hyundai i20

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.

Steven, England on the Hyundai Accent

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.

John, Lanarkshire on the Hyundai i30

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.

Stephen, Northern Ireland on the Hyundai Amica

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.

Sunita, Middlesex on the Hyundai i30

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.

Neil, Durham on the Hyundai i10

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!

A, Carmarthenshire on the Hyundai i30

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

Dan, Conwy on the Hyundai Terracan

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

Alan, Durham on the Hyundai Terracan

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’t very old motors. Up till now I would highly recommend the Terracan.

Nick, Essex on the Hyundai Santa Fe

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’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

Robert, Norfolk on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Bob, Roxburghshire on the Hyundai i30

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.

Piers, Durham on the Hyundai Tucson

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.

Bob, England on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Graham, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Coupe

This is a nice, affordable coupe that doesn’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.

Gerard, Gloucestershire on the Hyundai Grandeur

I’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.

Ralph, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Tucson

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’s before settling on the Tuscon as it had everything I needed and didn’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.

Emma, Argyllshire on the Hyundai Trajet

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.

Francesca, Middlesex on the Hyundai i30

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

Diane, Sussex on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Bob, Herefordshire on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Jim, Scotland on the Hyundai Coupe

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?

Dave, Cheshire on the Hyundai i30

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.

Anthony, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Terracan

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).

Mike, Swansea on the Hyundai Grandeur

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.

Alan, Lancashire on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Mark, Dorset on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

Lee, Bedfordshire on the Hyundai i30

Really excellent car, I’ve had mine 4 months and I’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.

Ryan, Newport on the Hyundai Coupe

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...

Colin, Dorset on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Anthony, County Armagh on the Hyundai Getz

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!

Mark, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Coupe

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).

Tony, Lancashire on the Hyundai Matrix

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.

Anand, England on the Hyundai Getz

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.

Christopher, Yorkshire on the Hyundai Tucson

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?

Steven, Middlesex on the Hyundai Matrix

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.

Colin, Conwy on the Hyundai Sonata

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.

Brian, Lancashire on the Hyundai Amica

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 ’city car’ can move on the motorway. Even the narrow width has it’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.

Damian, Cheshire on the Hyundai Santa Fe

If you’re snobbish about your car badges then you’re going to miss out on a very good 4x4 that really can hold it’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.

Craig, Warwickshire on the Hyundai Coupe

Yes it’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’s your loss. Really, test drive it and then tell me it’s not a car you’d want to own!

Keith, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Terracan

We have 2 children and two lab dogs so needed something with a good amount of space. I didn’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’s an amazingly adept car and seems to take everything in it’s stride. I’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.

Andrew, Sussex on the Hyundai Tucson

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’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 !!!

John, Selkirkshire on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Peter, Devon on the Hyundai Terracan

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...

Mart, Aberdeenshire on the Hyundai Tucson

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.

Mervyn, Oxfordshire on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Lucas, Norfolk on the Hyundai Accent

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’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’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

Ronaldo, Angus (Forfarshire) on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Albert, Northumberland on the Hyundai Matrix

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...

Steve, England on the Hyundai Coupe

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!!

Steven, Clackmannanshire on the Hyundai Terracan

I purchased from new, complete with all toys, leather, blacked windows etc. It cost around £22000. 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.

Syd, Lancashire on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Damien, England on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

John, Staffordshire on the Hyundai Terracan

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’

David, England on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Dennis, Somerset on the Hyundai Getz

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.

Mike, Essex on the Hyundai Tucson

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.

Anthony, Lincolnshire on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

Tim, England on the Hyundai Terracan

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’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’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’re a similar price over here, but can be imported: note the Aussie warranty won’t be valid though, and parts for the engine would need to come from Korea. Great no nonsense off-roader that’s OK on road with the Tow n Trek pack fitted.

Mitch, Yorkshire on the Hyundai Getz

Superb car for small price has all the features I could ask for, 1st of all if you’re a tall person it’s very good for you personally I’m not but the rest of the family are, up to my granddad with Parkinson’s at 6’7. They find it easy to get in and out of which is saying something. The A/C is good quality and doesn’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’m only 20 with 2 years no claims bonus and my premium is only £850 which is amazing, as a 1.4 Renault Clio would be nearer the £1,000 mark.

Peter, Devon on the Hyundai Getz

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.

Bob, Warwickshire on the Hyundai Trajet

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

Derrick, Cheshire on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

Paul, Essex on the Hyundai Coupe

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.

Christine, Flintshire on the Hyundai Accent

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...

Julie, England on the Hyundai Amica

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!!

Hannah, England on the Hyundai Amica

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?????

Gary, Bedfordshire on the Hyundai Accent

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.

Vikjo, England on the Hyundai Accent

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!

Keith, Essex on the Hyundai Accent

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.

Bob, England on the Hyundai Sonata

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’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’T like it. On the other hand, I love it. And yes, I do polish it regularly. Oh yes, the price..... £500.

Lynne, Dorset on the Hyundai i20

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!!

Ron, England on the Hyundai Terracan

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.

Dave, Hampshire on the 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.

Keith, Essex on the Hyundai Elantra

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.

Leona, Yorkshire on the Hyundai Getz

If you’re on a tight budget I’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.

Tracy, Suffolk on the Hyundai Amica

My husband bought this car purely because I needed something to take my children to school in and get around locally. It’s very cheap to run and I really like the good visibility, however, I don’t think I’d ever want to take it on the motorway, the handling isn’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.

Yvonne, Kent on the Hyundai i30

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’s not the most exciting car to look at but it is very easy to drive and if you’re looking for something solid and practical then this is an excellent choice.

Ged, Swansea on the Hyundai Accent

The Accent is a good solidly buit car and the suspension gives a very comfortable ride. Whilst it’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’t do too much long distance driving so it does the job I bought it for well but it’s not something I would want to drive over any distance. Other than that it’s a decently equipped city car.

Mitchel, Dumbartonshire on the Hyundai Sonata

I’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’m not that impressed with the steering, which feels a bit vague and there’s quite a bit of body roll around corners. It’s not the best car I’ve ever driven by a long chalk but it’s not the worst. Average.

Robert, Somerset on the Hyundai Matrix

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

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