Hyundai's cars follow a logic close to Kia's, with which it shares its engineering: a long manufacturer warranty, transferable to the new owner, and generous equipment at a contained price.
Second-hand that makes it one of the makes with the most favourable equipment-to-price ratio, provided you check the service record the warranty depends on.
The Tucson dominates the offer among compact SUVs, ahead of the i20 and i10 in the city-car segments, and the i30 among compacts.
The Kona covers the urban SUV format, with an electric version whose range stood out in its segment at launch.
The make is also well represented in hybrids and electrics, earlier than most European mainstream makes.
Petrol is in the majority, with small-capacity units on the i10 and i20.
Diesel is concentrated on high-mileage Tucsons and i30s. The manual gearbox dominates the offer; the dual-clutch automatic is fitted to higher trims.
As at Kia, the remaining warranty is the main argument and it depends on servicing kept to the manufacturer's schedule: check the book before anything else.
On an electric Kona or a hybrid model, ask for a traction-battery diagnosis and for the exact terms of the warranty covering it, which differ from the general warranty.
On dual-clutch versions, a test drive in slow traffic is essential.
A used Hyundai car suits anyone who wants full equipment at a contained price and manufacturer cover still running, particularly on hybrid and electric versions.
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