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Coupe
The Hyundai Coupe's mix of Ford Mustang and Ferrari comes together to create a very handsome small coupe, which many passers-by will struggle to recognise as a Hyundai. The driver, too, would find it hard to recognise the Coupe as a Hyundai from the early 2000s, because it drives with real panache and doesn't have the lumpy ride and coarse engines that were typical of the firm's hatchbacks of the same period.
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The steering is well weighted, if not with as much feel as we'd like, and the handling is spot on. Body lean is kept to a minimum and the ride is comfortable enough for the Coupe to be a comfortable companion on long trips. The 1.6-litre engine is simply not powerful enough and too noisy when worked hard (as it has to be most of the time), while the 2.0-litre is a much better bet. The 2.7 is not the most powerful V6 out there, but it's smooth and flexible.
Running Costs
We may recommend the 2.7 V6 for its performance and satisfying sounds, but you'll be pleased to hear that it's not a pricey engine to fuel, thanks to its 28.5mpg combined economy. You can expect this to improve further if you sit back and let the engine hum away on motorway journeys. The 2.0-litre unit manages a very respectable 35.3mpg combined consumption, while the 1.6-litre car goes a little better to deliver 37.2mpg. Group 8 insurance for the smallest engine makes it attractive for younger drivers, while the 2.0-litre sits in group 10 and the V6 in group 14. Hyundai's average labour rate falls below most of the competition and the company's service and parts are also competitively priced against those for the competition, so running a Coupe should work out very easy on the wallet.