Review Hyundai i40 saloon

"Practical, cheap to run and good to drive, the Hyundai i40 is a fine car for all the family" The Hyundai i40 is big and bold, with sharp looks that have no problem turning heads. The car makes a stylish, practical choice for families - and thanks to its range of efficient engines is also a good-looking option for cash-conscious company car buyers. If you are looking to cut your motoring costs, bear in mind that the car's 1.7-litre diesel engine can do 62mpg, but remains powerful and responsive. The car is good to drive, too, and while it's not quite as composed on winding roads as a Ford Mondeo, it comes close. The six-speed manual gearbox is light to use and the interior is decent quality. Cars are generally well equipped – and comforts such as air-conditioning, nine airbags for added safety, and reclining rear seats are offered as standard. Practical, cheap to run and good to drive, the Hyundai i40 is a fine car for you and all the family, whether you're on business or heading on holiday. Drive3.8 /5 The Hyundai i40 majors on comfort, and is an impressively quiet cruiser The Auto Express Driver Power survey saw 300,000 drivers rate Hyundai as the most improved car brand of the last decade, and we would agree with them. The maker's latest cars, including the Hyundai i40, are every bit as good to drive as their European rivals. As the most luxurious car the firm offers in the UK, the i40 majors on comfort, and is an impressively quiet cruiser. Comfort4.4 /5 The Hyundai i40 is a great cruiser, and is comfortable on long journeys Even fitted with its optional sports suspension, the Hyundai i40 proves comfortable over rough roads. Seats are soft, but still offer reasonable support. Even the most basic, entry-level cars get a host of great toys, including Audi-style LED daytime running lights, air-conditioning, a system that automatically adjusts the heating when it detects your windscreen is fogging up. a leather steering wheel and reclining rear seats. Reliability4.5 /5 Hyundai builds robust, carefully developed cars The i40 is still too new to rate its reliability effectively. However, from behind the wheel the Hyundai feels well made. There's a strong focus on safety too, with airbags for driver and front seat passenger, plus curtain airbags for those in the rear. And if you're after peace of mind, Hyundai's 5-year warranty will cover most things, although if other Hyundais are to go by, the i40 is unlikely to go wrong. Practicality4.3 /5 The Hyundai i40 offers a big boot and plenty of cabin stowage space There's a 525-litre boot, which is slightly smaller than a Ford Mondeo's. The rear seats fold to increase space, but the opening through to the cabin is quite narrow - if you want more practicality, you should look at the i40 Tourer instead. Elsewhere, the i40 saloon offers a plenty of cabin stowage space and space for five people inside. Value for money4.2 /5 Prices are competitive, and resale values are stonger Hyundai charges nearly £18,000 for the cheapest version of its new i40 - proof if any were needed that the firm has outgrown its status as a budget brand. Cars will be extremely well equipped though - even mid-spec Style models get sat nav as standard - and residual values are stronger than ever before, thanks to the introduction of Hyundai's 5-year Triple Care package, which includes warranty, roadside assistance and free vehicle health checks for the duration of the cover. Running costs4.3 /5 Diesel engines make this one of the most fuel efficient cars in the family car class Hyundai's 1.7-litre diesel sips fuel, and emits just 113g/km of CO2, making it one of the most efficient engines in the family car class. Servicing costs are competitive, with routine work available from £79. Insurance costs are expected to be low, too.