Hyundai Reviews with Road Tests
Saturday 7th November 2009
For some reason, when it comes to picking a supermini, it is easy to overlook Hyundai for the bigger names. the full review
Take a look at the pictures and note the registration number - B19 HYU. When it comes to personalised number plates, this one is apt as the new Hyundai i800 is big…very big. At just over 5-metres in length and a little short of 2-metres in width and height, the sheer size might put some people off but they would be missing out on one of the best drives in the segment. Despite its size the i800 is incredibly manoeuvrable with a surprisingly tight turning circle of 5. 61-metres and the nicely weighted, hydraulically-assisted steering makes it light work. the full review
Hyundai is understandably proud of its new Coupe, the SIII. Easily the most recognisable in the company’s stable and now in its third generation (hence SIII), it is hoped that it will build on the past incarnations that have attracted well over 43,000 customers, since it was first launched in 1996. Originally, the US design featured a variety of curves, some of which, it has to be said, were a little hotchpotch in their application but the overall impression was one of a sporty-looking coupe and with bargain prices, it was sure to be a winner. Then, in 2000, the Coupe was smartened up somewhat. the full review
Hot on the heels of the impressive i30, comes Hyundai’s latest offering, the i10 - small but perfectly formed. It is hoped that this new A-segment car will double the company’s sales in this sector and, if initial demand is anything to go by, it is a goal that will be easily achieved. There are plenty of other 5-door, city cars on the market, so what makes this one so different? The answer is, no one particular thing, it is the whole package, starting with the looks. I was recently told that its cute and curvy shape has given rise to the i10 being dubbed the Jelly Tot. the full review
Not to be confused with the Mitsubishi i, the Hyundai i30 is the car that is set to change the image of the Korean car giant. Let’s be honest, to most people, Hyundai is generally thought to represent cheap but not necessarily, cheerful motoring with somewhat dated styling. the full review
We are now on the third incarnation of the Hyundai Coupe and in homage Hyundai have decided to call the new coupe the Hyundai Coupe SIII. the full review
The imminent launch of the i30 brings Hyundai’s range count up to nine. Most people would be hard pushed to name them all but there is one that always comes to mind. Actually, I think the term, ‘in your face’, would be a better description of the Coupe - that was until the arrival of the Coupe SIII. the full review
Launched in April 2006 the all new Hyundai Santa Fe replaced the outgoing model which was introduced to the UK in 2001. the full review
The Hyundai Tucson (pronounced Too-son) went on sale in the UK in August 2004. Hyundai hope to attract customers who have not previously considered a SUV and both 2 Wheel Drive and 4 Wheel drive models are included in the model line-up. the full review
Established in 1967 the Hyundai Motor Company is part of one of the largest industrial groups in the world. the full review
We were disappointed when we received a telephone call from Hyundai, explaining that the Hyundai Coupe we had booked would not be arriving the following week due to a technical hitch. the full review
The current Hyundai Coupe went on sale on the 28th January 2002 - it took 26 months to develop at a cost of 230 million US dollars and is built in Korea at Hyundai’s high-tech Ulsan plant. the full review
Established in 1967 the Hyundai Motor Company is part of one of the largest industrial groups in the world. the full review

















