Used Hyundai car buying guide
With their all-rounder performers, sleek finishes, and intuitive features, Hyundai has a great reputation for dependability and value for money. Over the years, the automaker has moved past its cheap economy brand reputation to a global powerhouse by learning from past mistakes and making technological advancements such as the award-winning Smartstream 1.6L Turbocharged-GDi engine, while still leveraging affordability across the range. Looking for a little bit more thrill from your car? Hyundai’s N Line models offer sporty performance, engineered for greater driving pleasure for car enthusiasts.
The South Korean manufacturer’s commitment to crafting affordable, quality cars with stellar performance and simple, yet elegant designs is the key to why more and more Hyundai drivers are staying loyal to the brand.
What are the most popular Hyundai models?
Hyundai’s range offers cars from small sedans to people-movers, so there’s a Hyundai for everyone. Here’s a quick look at some of their most popular models.
If you’re looking for a small hatch or sedan, the i30 is a great affordable choice. For a small car, it provides agile handling, a satisfying drive, and comfortable interiors. Its sleek design and dynamic performance makes for a sporty entry-level car, or an enjoyable city commuter car.
Competing with other small SUVs like the Mazda CX-3 and the Toyota C-HR, the Kona holds its own with its versatile, fun performance and plenty of tech features. Perfect as a daily driver, its compact size is great for zipping around the city and a higher seating position offers more visibility.
This mid-size SUV drives comfortably and quietly on long journeys, made possible by Hyundai’s Smartstream engine technology. The Tucson is also well-favoured for its style, spacious interiors, and features that keep drivers and passengers safe.
The Sante Fe is a favourite among busy families. The larger SUV is known for its excellent performance, storage capacity, and tech features that keep everyone entertained, safe, and comfortable.
How safe and reliable are used Hyundai cars?
All models are fitted with Hyundai SmartSense, Hyundai’s cutting edge safety technologies. Intuitive features like forward collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, and tyre pressure monitoring system are all designed to help drivers avoid potential dangers, also keeping pedestrians or cyclists on the roads safe. These safety technologies have landed most Hyundai models in the last decade with 5-star ANCAP ratings.
As for used models, a report from the Centre for Road Safety has found the safety of most used Hyundai cars range from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’. Used models like the Sante Fe and iLoad have recorded 5-star driver protection ratings as well, making it the safer pick for drivers and passengers.
What are the benefits of buying a used Hyundai car?
If you’re after a well-engineered car that’s safe and reliable and won’t break the bank over time, a used Hyundai might be the one for you. The same budget for a new entry-level Hyundai could even get you a better-dressed, more luxurious used one.
Hyundai cars are built to last, and many are provided with 5-year unlimited km warranties (that transfer over to new owners!). The cost to maintain a used Hyundai, which you’ll want to do to keep it reliable, is also lower than the NSW industry average of $357 per service. This lower cost of ownership makes it much easier to keep your car running smoothly and safely, saving you from avoidable trips to the mechanic.
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