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Accent

2006 to 2007

Hatchback 2006 to 2007
Hyundai Accent
  • Simple line-up, noticeable improvements over previous Accent, warranty
  • Not much more useful than the cheaper Hyundai Getz

2000 to 2006

Hatchback 2000 to 2006
Hyundai Accent Hatchback
  • Cracking value, market-leading five-year warranty.
  • Styling is a bit clumsy.
Saloon 2003 to 2003
Hyundai Accent Saloon
  • Good value, reliable
  • Clumsy styling, feels cheap
Amica

2006 to 2008

Hatchback 2006 to 2008
Hyundai Amica
  • Five-year warranty cover
  • Not suitable for motorway driving; basic inside

2000 to 2003

Hatchback 2000 to 2003
Hyundai Amica
  • Cute; nippy; cheap to run
  • Only really comfortable for short people on short journeys.
Coupé

2002 on

Coupe 2002 on
Hyundai Coupé
  • Well equipped, five-year warranty, stylish looks
  • Cramped interior, poor driving position, not as fast as it looks, steering lacks feel

1996 to 2002

Coupe 1996 to 2002
Hyundai Coupé
  • Styling; handling; value
  • Cheap interior
Elantra

2001 to 2005

Hatchback 2001 to 2005
Hyundai Elantra Hatchback
  • Good ride and a more precise gearchange than before.
  • There's little grip and it's still not quite up to European standards.
Saloon 2001 to 2004
Hyundai Elantra Saloon
  • The boot is a good size
  • But the hatchback is better and has stronger residuals
Getz

2002 to 2009

Hatchback 2002 to 2009
Hyundai Getz
  • Five-year warranty, spacious interior, good rear passenger room, large boot, affordable to run
  • Cheap interior, dull looks, seats lack support, overly light steering, vague steering
i10

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
Hyundai i10 Hatchback
  • Cheap to run, peppy engines, enjoyable to drive, decent equipment levels, good quality interior
  • Automatic version underpowered, noisy at speed, ride on the firm side
i20

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Hyundai i20 Hatchback
  • Well equipped, easy to drive, good rear passenger space, neat styling
  • Firmly padded seats, some cheap-looking interior plastics on base models
i30

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Hyundai i30 Hatchback
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  • Five-year warranty, comfortable on the move, excellent 1.6-litre diesel, well equipped
  • Similar Kia Ceed has an even longer warranty, steering lacks feel
Estate 2008 on
Hyundai i30 Estate
  • Roomy boot, long warranty, good diesel engine, well equipped
  • Lacklustre image, similar Kia Ceed SW is cheaper and more spacious
i800

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Hyundai i800
  • Amazingly spacious, seats eight with ease, strong engine, comfortable on the move
  • Boxy looks, some interior rattles, sheer size can make it tricky to park
ix35

2010 on

Estate 2010 on
Hyundai ix35
  • Great value for money, high quality interior, comfortable and refined, impressive levels of standard equipment, low running costs
  • Steering lacking in feel
Matrix

2001 on

Estate 2001 on
Hyundai Matrix
  • Spacious cabin, good rear passenger room, comfortable ride
  • Ungainly styling, petrols are weak, dull interior, vague steering
Santa Fe

2006 on

Estate 2006 on
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • Attractive styling, great diesel engine, available with seven seats, generous equipment levels, five year warranty
  • Weak V6 auto combination, vague steering, some body roll in bends

2001 to 2006

Estate 2001 to 2006
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • Well equipped, easy to drive.
  • Thirsty petrol engines, odd styling, poor gearchange.
Sonata

2005 on

Saloon 2005 on
Hyundai Sonata
  • Five year warranty, spacious interior, decent diesel option, well built
  • Dull styling, not enjoyable to drive, cheap feeling interior, vague gearchange, poor automatic

2001 to 2005

Saloon 2001 to 2005
Hyundai Sonata
  • Silky V6 and a cabin full of toys.
  • Will shed value before your eyes, very anonymous.
Terracan

2003 to 2007

Station Wagon 2003 to 2007
Hyundai Terracan
  • Mud-plugging ability, cracking value.
  • Buyers are used to tamer 4x4s.
Trajet

2000 to 2006

Estate 2000 to 2006
Hyundai Trajet
  • Huge size, huge value.
  • Ride lacks polish.
Tucson

2004 on

Estate 2004 on
Hyundai Tucson
  • Well equipped, five-year warranty, decent off road ability, strong diesel engine
  • Awkward looks, dated and drab interior, firm ride, not very economical
 
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