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Accent

2006 to 2007

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

2000 to 2006

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

2006 on

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

2000 to 2003

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

2002 on

Hyundai Coupé Coupe 2002 on
  • Well equipped, five-year warranty
  • Cramped interior, not as fast as it looks

1996 to 2002

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

2001 to 2005

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

2002 on

Hyundai Getz Hatchback 2002 on
  • Quality; practicality; comprehensive warranty
  • Low prestige
i10

2008 on

Hyundai i10 Hatchback Hatchback 2008 on
  • Value, practicality
  • Automatic version underpowered
i30

2007 on

Hyundai i30 Hatchback Hatchback 2007 on
  • Five-year warranty; good to drive; excellent 1.6-litre diesel
  • Similar Kia Ceed has an even longer warranty
Matrix

2001 on

Hyundai Matrix Estate 2001 on
  • Practicality and value.
  • Diesel is noisy, petrol engines are weak.
Santa Fe

2006 on

Hyundai Santa Fe Estate 2006 on
  • Attractive styling, great diesel
  • Weak V6 auto combination, vague steering

2001 to 2006

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

2005 on

Hyundai Sonata Saloon 2005 on
  • Interior space; classy looks; warranty
  • Mediocre drive; four-speed automatic

2001 to 2005

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

2003 to 2007

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

2000 on

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

2004 on

Hyundai Tucson Estate 2004 on
  • Good value and well equipped with an unbeatable warranty
  • Doesn't provide much feel-good factor