Faults:

Clutch, ABS, oil leak.

Centre console buttons a bit hesitant to work.

General Comments:

Hyundai have stepped up their game in recent years as others have said. But the i40, if it wants to compete with rivals like Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia, they just need to put a little more effort in.

That said, the i40 is a fine car. Spacious, comfortable and good to drive. Style model a bit basic, but there is still plenty of kit. Good looking inside and out.

1.7 diesel engine is OK, plenty of torque, and does around 50 mpg.

If you are looking at Korean car alternatives in this class, the i40 is an OK choice, but the Kia Optima is slightly better; I have a friend with one of those, it is better to drive and has been more reliable and has a better quality feel to it. This i40 still feels a bit cheap in some areas. A Mondeo or Insignia is ultimately the better car however.

But all in all a decent car, can't complain too much, it has been OK to own. The only expensive issue was that clutch. The car has otherwise been reliable.

Faults:

Just maintenance (services, tyres, brake pads, etc).

General Comments:

Easily as good as a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia, this Hyundai i40 is a great car in this class. Smart, modern, capable and reliable, Hyundai have come a long, long way. No BMW or Mercedes contender, but this is a fine family or executive business car.

Love the exterior looks. My car is black, very nice wheels also. Interior is comfortable and plush even on this pretty basic "S" model. It has all the electrics you would expect from a 2017 car. Ride is quiet and smooth. Cup holder placement is a little awkward (drink touches your hand changing gear!); other than that I have no complaints.

1.7 CRDi "BlueDrive" turbo diesel is by no means fast, but I have averaged 60 mpg or a little more. Service costs are OK and tax is also cheap enough.

To finish, if you are after a family car in this segment, don't overlook the i40. Much of what I have said in this review could also apply to my previous 2013 Kia Optima - Korean cars have really stepped up their game in the last decade or so.

Faults:

Nothing other than basic servicing / wear and tear.

General Comments:

Very hard to find a fault with this modern Hyundai. I was warned Korean cars were cheap and nasty, but that was back in the day - when I drove this sharp looking black metallic i40 I was impressed - it was quiet and smooth.

Lots of space inside the well designed interior. Normally I can't stand modern car interiors, but this one is logically and ergonomically laid out well. I could complain about the electronic handbrake because like many older drivers I am used to a mechanical lever, but once you get used to it, it's OK. The Blue Drive SE model is a good one with lots of electronic equipment as standard.

The 1.7 CRDi performs just fine and you can expect over 60 MPG if you drive carefully. Quiet as expected from a modern diesel. Only a few years old and still low mileage, so long term reliability remains to be seen, but a friend of mine has a 2010 model Hyundai that runs just fine at 100,000 miles on the clock.

If you have been put off Hyundai and other brands that were seen as cheap back in the day, take look at the more modern stuff, you might be surprised; I would recommend this car to anyone.