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.
2.5 out of 5

Safety

Four airbags is pretty basic on a modern car and electronic stability control was only fitted to the V6 from 2007. Anti-lock brakes were standard on the Coupé from its launch in 2002, before manufacturers started fitting the feature as standard on all mainstream cars.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

Reliability is generally very good, apart from the odd minor electrical glitch. The five-year warranty is one of the longest in the industry, so there is a great deal of peace-of-mind built into the purchase.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

Occasional electrical problems.