Hyundai cars

THERE are certain cars that have particularly loyal followers, and the Santa Fe is one of them. Owners of the last generation were so impressed with it that Hyundai has used their feedback as a major factor in the development of this, the new one.It’s larger, sharper styled and immediately more modern than the previous, …

ARE KIDS today spoilt? OK so the default answer to this question is yes, but look at it in a motoring context. If you were fortunate enough to be young and buying a new car 20 years ago, your choice was almost non-existent: it was a cheap supermini or a bus pass. And even though it was brand-new, zero miles on the clock …

ENGINES – For many owners the i20’s petrol line-up will be the main attraction. If your annual mileage tally is low, it makes little financial sense to opt for diesel power. Fortunately the petrol motors are willing and refined, plus they turn in a wallet-friendly economy performance.EXTERIOR – Critics might describe the …

IN RECENT years there’s been a bit of a lack of affordable cars that would make the average person look twice, but the wait is at an end. Welcome to the Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE.It takes the somewhat unusual door layout of the known Veloster but adds a more prominent and aggressive set of bumpers, two fabulously huge central …

HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …

Ever get sick of the little monkeys in the back ruining your new motor? Hyundai gave their new family car the ultimate child-proof challenge by inviting 40 baboons to test it out at Knowsley Safari Park.

ENGINES – A small car demands a small petrol engine, and Hyundai’s i10 was launched with a 1.1-litre unit that was later upgraded to a 1.2-litre unit. There’s not much between the two, but the latter is a little more refined. Both offer good levels of fuel economy and a willingness to perform that surprised critics first …

SIGNIFICANT milestones are coming thick and fast for Hyundai at the moment in the shape of sales, new models, quality and style. The new i30 is another; the first i-series car to replace another.The first i30 replaced the Accent budget hatch and marked a huge step forwards for Hyundai. The latest one makes another quantum …

FULL details have been released for Hyundai’s new i30 small family hatchback, revealing low insurance groups, efficient engines and a starting price of £14,495.The fantastic good looks of Hyundai’s new C-segment car have already been noted, but thanks to an efficient diesel engine with emissions as low as 97g/km and fuel …

HYUNDAI is offering its i10 city car for £109 per month as part of a series of new offers.The i20 is subject to the same finance deal and the entry-level Classic version is available from £129 per month, including air conditioning, electric front windows and ESP stability control as standard.The i30, which recently benefitted …

A new i30 may be around the corner, but the 2011 model is still worth a look.

Hyundai has sketched out the all-new i30, which will get a world debut at Frankfurt.

Two front-wheel drive small SUVs with petrol engines, yet they both make sense in their own way.

The i40 Tourer is Hyundai's first attempt at a Ford Mondeo Estate rival

If you think a cheap Korean mini MPV can't bring a smile to your face, think again.

Hyundai re-enters the budget coupé market with the striking Veloster.

Hyundai's stylish new estate should carry on the company's attack on the mainstream.

Hyundai is in such short supply of the ix35 SUV that it's offering those on the waiting list a 'free' car.