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.

Although the Hyundai has a relatively cramped interior, the boot is quite large for a coupé, measuring more than 400 litres – bigger than the load area in a Ford Focus hatchback. Better still, the rear seats can be folded down to accommodate larger items making the Coupe usefully versatile.