Hyundai Coupé (96-02) - Review

Review by Parkers on
How has Hyundai made the medium-coupe concept work in the UK, when Ford, Fiat and Peugeot have all made excellent cars without sales success? Simple. Make it look like a Ferrari, give it a decent level of kit and sell it at a price people can afford. It was the first Hyundai with pose factor.
2.5 out of 5

Safety

The chassis is based on the 1995 Lantra. There's no Euro NCAP rating, but the structure lacks the solidity of current models. Only a driver's airbag is fitted and ABS isn't fitted to all models. Security isn't great. There's an alarm and immobiliser, but even the least proficient car thieves could beat both. The locks aren't strong, either.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

Build quality is remarkably good for the price; no serious faults so far; all except early cars are still under warranty.

Car check problem points

Body

Check carefully for damaged panels and bumpers.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported to date.

Other

Tatty interior.