1997 Hyundai Lantra GLSi estate review from UK and Ireland
"A poor-mans Vauxhall Astra"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers door lock barrel worn quickly and had to be replaced.
Spurious central locking fault.
Boot light micro switch snapped off.
Exterior tailgate handle broke off.
Rear left passenger door stay broke in two.
Front electric windows sloppy in their window guides (slow to raise).
Rear left passenger door electric window pulley cable jumped off it's spooler tangling itself up and rendering the window inoperative.
Front washer pump packed in.
General comments?
Very good brakes.
Plenty of room inside cabin.
Poor ventilation with windows open.
Terrible fuel-sapping performance from the automatic gear box.
Front seats very unsupportive.
Rear seats hard-as-hell and most uncomfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2005 |