Hyundai Coupé (02-09) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 26 January 2009
Launched in 2002, the Hyundai Coupe is a sleek and stylish two-door that still looks good today. It's undergone a few tweaks over the years but is still an affordable and well equipped coupe that's surprisingly practical with useable rear seats and a decent-sized boot. There are few alternatives available for the money and now in its third incarnation (hence the new SIII name) it comes with an improved and more upmarket interior. Sadly the engine line-up is lacklustre and none of the units offers genuine performance while the steering lacks the responsiveness of a true sports coupe. But with low running costs, generous standard kit and a five-year warranty as standard, the Coupe is an attractive package.
3 out of 5

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Running costs

The five-year warranty isn't restricted by a mileage limitation and means that if anything unexpected should go wrong, you won't be hit with a hefty bill. Hyundai servicing is reasonable too as is insurance - the 1.6-litre is group 8, the 2.0-litre group 10 and the V6 model group 14.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles.

Warranty

Five years mechanical, 12 years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£215.00 - £460.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1 out of 5

Green credentials

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    182
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  • L
    250
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Coupe is a polluting model and even the cleanest engine - the 1.6-litre - emits a hefty 182g/km of CO2. Similar size and power engines from manufacturers such as Ford emit less than 140g/km.

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