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Total cash price £17,489.00. Borrowing £15,489.00 with a £2,000.00 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%
Are Hyundais reliable?
Yes, Hyundai has a strong reliability record and regularly finishes near the top of UK owner satisfaction surveys. The brand built its reputation partly on a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, which says a lot about how confident they are in the cars. Petrol engines tend to be straightforward and long-lived, the hybrids are proving dependable, and electric models like the Ioniq 5 have been trouble-free for most owners.
Are Hyundais expensive to maintain?
No, Hyundais are generally cheap to run and service. Parts are widely available and priced sensibly, independent garages are happy to work on them, and service intervals are typically every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Insurance groups are reasonable too, with smaller petrol models often in groups 10–15. Hybrids and EVs need less routine work since there's no oil or exhaust to worry about on the electric side.
What's the best used Hyundai to buy?
It depends on what you need, but the Tucson is the most popular all-rounder — a comfy family SUV with petrol and hybrid options. If you want something smaller for town driving, the Kona is a great pick and comes in petrol, hybrid or fully electric. For someone ready to go electric, the Ioniq 5 is hard to beat for space, range and rapid charging speed.
Do Hyundais hold their value?
Hyundais hold their value reasonably well, especially the SUVs. The Tucson and Kona are in steady demand on the used market, and the long remaining warranty on younger cars helps keep resale prices firm. Electric models like the Ioniq 5 saw bigger price drops as the EV market shifted, which actually makes them good value secondhand. Higher trims like Premium and Ultimate tend to depreciate more slowly than entry models.
What should I check when buying a used Hyundai?
Check the service history first — Hyundais reward regular servicing and a full record helps protect any remaining factory warranty, which runs to 5 years from new. Look at the touchscreen and reversing camera for glitches, listen for any rattles from the suspension on rough roads, and on hybrids make sure the transition between petrol and electric feels smooth. For EVs, ask to see a battery health check.
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