1995 Hyundai Lantra GLSi 16v review from UK and Ireland
"Nice image belies poorly designed road car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing except one day it wouldn't start, but fired up later. No problems before or since.
General comments?
This is the very last of the 'old shape' finished in summer 95 (UK) with the Mitsubishi 16v engine.
It looks quite stylish externally in profile, especially in silver, but the car disappoints after that.
Seats are nice, plenty of room for large drivers, cabin is quite simple but with electrics (windows, s/r), but it's all quite cheap.
Engine is perky, and quite powerful at 111bhp for a 1.6. No problem with power, but it gets intrusive with revs.
Suspension/handling poor. Easily upset, not very good on bumps and twitchy. Sails (positively glides even!) comfortably on good smooth roads.
Notchy gearbox.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sunny |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2001 |