Faults:

ESP turns off when it rains.

At first it only happened occasionally, but now it is very regular. When it rains and I have to brake in a corner, the ESP gets confused and turns itself off. Ironically, it is during wet weather when you might need the ESP’s help.

Also have an intermittent fault, where the back right door will not unlock. The fault comes and goes; must be with the mechanism, because I am unable to unlock the door with the remote, or manually using the knob on the door.

General Comments:

I needed cheap reliable transport to get me from and to work.

Bought this car on price; it was an ex rental (presumably had a hard life).

I am pleasantly surprised at the quality mechanics on this car. Everything is still tight, the doors close smoothly, the seats are comfortable, the engine is smooth and powerful, and the auto is just a delight.

Surprisingly good fuel economy, 8.2L/100K, which is amazing for such a big powerful car, with the air con on most of the times.

This car was meant to be the work horse on a budget, but it is such a joy to drive, that we often take it on our family outings, in preference to our beloved Prado.

If we ever have to replace our family chariot, the tough, ever faithful Toyota Prado, I will certainly consider looking at what Hyundai has to offer.

Faults:

What I thought was a fault is in fact a characteristic of a diesel. This is the first one I've driven.

Pulling off in traffic slowly caused a stutter and surge.

The dealer explained it was the common rail diesel operating before the turbo kicked in.

A little more gas pedal when moving off solved the problem.

General Comments:

Bit like driving round sitting on your lounge sofa!

Soft ride, very comfortable. Not a driver's car.

Some suspension kick back when pressed though corners.

Excellent economy. 6 litres / 100km easily achievable.

Lots of cabin space and room in the boot.

Good stereo.

Cruise control not accurate enough, and spoils the fuel economy.

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

This vehicle is probably the best kept secret on Australian roads. It does everything seamlessly and without fuss.

The handling is more than adequate, given it spends the majority of its time on harsh country roads; 60% tar 40% gravel, and rough bush tracks also.

First car we have had that is truly dust proof and very very quiet. Seats and appointments are all that one could wish for. Visibility is excellent and adds to passive safety.

The leather seats are comfortable, and over distances averaging 400 KM each trip, one leaves the vehicle with no neck aches etc.

Power & economy at posted speed limits with air con going full blast (OAT in the mid 40 c) averages 7.712 L/100km.

City stop start driving about 10 l/100 km (we have to keep expense logs)

Only niggles after driving the same model with a 6 cylinder motor is the 2.4 is under braked compared to that model.

For night driving, longer range lights to pick up the abundant wildlife in the bush adds to safety. However, the lights are still safe.

The 4 speed auto could do with the same auto as in the 6, which is 5 speed.

A diesel option for us who do very high miles would make this car perfect, and perhaps even more economical and a bit "greener"

But one has to think hard to find a fault with this vehicle. When first heard the employer was supplying a Hyundai, my initial thought was Oh no! Cheap Korean rubbish. Now a convert; it is better and more reliable than any other vehicle in our fleets (over 300 vehicles). This thing is a delight in every way.