Hyundai i40 saloon review - CarBuyer

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The Hyundai i40 is big and bold, with sharp looks that have no problem turning heads. The car makes a stylish, practical choice for families - and thanks to its range of efficient engines is also a good-looking option for cash-conscious company car buyers. If you are looking to cut your motoring costs, bear in mind that the car's 1.7-litre diesel engine can do 62mpg, but remains powerful and responsive. The car is good to drive, too, and while it's not quite as composed on winding roads as a Ford Mondeo, it comes close. The six-speed manual gearbox is light to use and the interior is decent quality. Cars are generally well equipped -- and comforts such as air-conditioning, nine airbags for added safety, and reclining rear seats are offered as standard. Practical, cheap to run and good to drive, the Hyundai i40 is a fine car for you and all the family, whether you're on business or heading on holiday.
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[@mickadatwist1620]

had a 30mins taxi ride with it recently and thought I sat in a Merc s class. Brilliant car, whatta interior

[@C1CRN-u4e]

I had two as a taxi. We found them to be the most unreliable Taxis the fleet as ever used. Gave the the first one the benefit of the doubt but the second wad just as bad. There unreliability was so bad Hyundai dropped the i40 in 2019 after just 8 years. Be very careful if your buying one or any Korean car for that matter and don't listen to sites like this

[@killianwalsh6334]

@@C1CRN-u4e got rid of mine sat on motorways from new had it for 10 years 350 thousand kms only thing i changed was injectors and a radiator and a annaul service. Changed to a new 530D

[@stevejones5080]

I have one of these......have had it now two weeks. It is a brand new blue drive model, and I have to say as someone who has worked on and driven hundreds of cars I am so impressed with the build quality, the comfort, the level of equipment, and the amazing amount of room inside. Yes I know it is not the fastest car on the road, but if you want speed buy a sports car. I for one love this vehicle, and like the idea that it is unusual. Everywhere you look there are Fords, Vauxhalls, Audi's, etc, but very few i40's and I like that. It is nice to be different. And please.......do not criticise this car until you have driven one. Like me, I think you will be very pleasantly surprised......... Update after 9 months. Car has now done 13,000 miles and apart from a clutch niggle when the weather is really cold it has been a joy to drive. It is so nice to drive, and everyone who has ridden in it has commented on how nice it looks and how good the ride is. They are still quite rare, the estate version is more popular but I prefer my saloon. Do I have any regrets?........NO. I still love this car and would replace it with another one when the time comes.

[@robertsivonjic5080]

Steve Jones What engine do you have? Glad to hear that you're happy with it!

[@stevejones5080]

1.7 diesel 115ps

[@korgond]

Steve Jones very helpful comment. i'm thinking to buy one with diesel engine. i'm tall and need a roomy car. i wonder its steering system. is it accurate enough?

[@80sfordman]

I couldn't agree more Steve. I've just been given one of these cars yesterday as a courtesy car and I'm absolutely amazed at the way it drives, it's build quality and specification. It's better to drive and has a higher spec than our Vauxhall Astra "Elite" despite the i40 only being an "Active" trim model. I used to think Hyundai were cheap & nasty, I was so wrong....

[@1969cmp]

Steve, a few years on, and what do you think of the i40 ?

[@benedictypx]

My dad drives a i40 and to be honest, it is a very smooth car and glides along bumps on the road. Its engine is very silent so the interior is practically almost sound proof. The car is indeed spacious, there is more than enough legroom and headroom at the back and front. This is indeed a very improved car from Hyundai

[@jacklee7060]

I preferred the i30.

[@johnwilliams2877]

I have the I40 sat nav and I love it. Roomy, comfortable, economic and all the gadgets you could ask for.

[@Druze_Tito]

0:54 there's no transmission tunnel, since it is not a RWD vehicle. That's for the exhaust pipe.

[@Sectoidzor]

Ford Mondeo must be one hell of a fun car to drive since its Carbuyers favourite and is referred to in every video..

[@RobertLeather]

Is anybody else playing the "Also" drinking game? And can somebody call me an ambulance?

[@shaunpierce4174]

you're an ambulance :)

[@Magnacier]

Your reviews keep getting better! So does your look :)

[@Nakke144]

If you have any sense they are. The Fiesta, Focus, C-Max&Grand C-Max, B-Max, S-Max and Mondeo are rated as the best cars in their class by AutoCar.

[@romano5497]

Be aware buyers, some i40s have intermittent steering issues, pulling to the left It took Hyundai 5 wheel alignments to fix mine and its still not 100%

[@djokocarnaud2040]

Romano which model and year is it please?

[@caltm1202]

Djoko Carnaud I am on my 2nd i40 and I have never had this issue, I intend on getting a third i40 soon. They are absolutely fantastic cars and I cannot recommend them enough.

[@mataicakau237]

@@caltm1202 I've just got my 2nd i40.. My first one was a 2011 reg and it had the same allignment issue despite hyundai realigning it every year of its service. Didn't put me off from how reliable it was, no issues at all so I had to buy another i40.

[@Aemilius87]

really ? ford is more desirable than Hyundai ? why?... ford are crap in reliability, I see many of them on the hard-shoulder waiting for RAC and AA to turn-up, plus... Hyundai have a big depreciation but not as big as Ford, you can pick up a mondeo for peanuts.

[@chrisfitzsimons7747]

Ford... Found on roadside deceased 🤣

[@natheyy95_]

In Australia the Elantra is sold alongside the i30 as "Small" cars (with i20 and Accent as "light" cars) and i40 Sedan (Saloon) and Tourer (Wagon) are sold with the i45 Sedan (Saloon) as medium sized cars. The i45, Accent and Elantra were designed primarily for American, Asian and general markets, where as the i20, i30 and i40 were designed for European tastes. :)

[@Armoterra]

Anything from Rebecca, I'd watch.

[@sarimkhan5826]

+Ty Lamb me too

[@shaunpierce4174]

And me, she's lush

[@jamesii2899]

reviewing/ drive / manual transmission respect this women

[@damieg82]

I beg to differ. Yea its no Mercedes, but Ford (the Euro division anyway) has bucket loads of automotive heritage to call on, and ST, RS, and Titanium models (or XRs and Ghias of the bygone era) are all cars lots of people genuinely aspire to

[@petemason9238]

An impressive vehicle, more than a match for the best European offerings. Hyundai are now a force to be reckoned with.

[@bizcraft]

In terms of size and engine performance: Elantra < i40 < Sonata. i40 is Hyundai's PYL line up such as i30, and Veloster.

[@shubhromu]

I like the new Hyundai interiors.

[@Saytheodd]

You are right. Ford has brought over a lot of the European cars to the American market. Like the Focus, Fiesta, Kuga, & Mondeo. The only good thing that Ford in the U.S has is the Mustang.

[@KanishQQuotes]

Great car And I love the way she says "here here and here"

[@bigcrowfly]

The bump in the floor in the back of cars is not a transmission tunnel, but a driveshaft tunnel. Any way this car does not have a driveshaft tunnel because it is front wheel drive. Tunnel is for exhaust pipes and other pipes and tubing.

[@1958plymouth440V8]

Doesn't have to be a transmission, it can also be an exhaust. Having a hump in the floor can also help contribute to the overall stiffness and rigidity of a car's structure. :)

[@fuzinho1]

What's with carbuyer's obsession with Ford Mondeo, and Ford in general?

[@rj5406]

I know. Personally I'd opt for a Hyundai over a Ford any day.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Uros Go maybe because Ford is the most popular manufacturer in the UK, more Ford's on the road then any other brand.

[@juppongatana773]

I like the way she talks.

[@akie64]

excellent car, i would have this over a Ford and VW for reliability and styling alone. Good vid too!!

[@brxontillxr4904]

They sell this in Australia, my friend has one and I might get one too

[@izuaff04]

Hyundai really has come a long way....good job

[@edgarmagalhaes18]

Hyundai is really getting up market... I've got pretty curious and went configure a i40 with everything I wanted(TOP quality and all extras) and the final price was around 35000 €... But, and this is a BIG-ASS but, they make a 2000 € discount! OMG... I'm truly amazed with this car... and this brand!

[@dshiningsword]

Without you there is no fun of watching reviews ar carbuyer vhsnnel becca.....

[@pedrof830]

Sonata here in the States and this "fluid" design is getting ole already, yet the Passats from years ago still look fresh and modern.

[@andrewbruce122]

it's not usually hot enough to need AC, believe me.... (especially up here in Scotland). AC is standard on most cars but on budget cars and small cars it tends to be an option or standard on a higher specification model of that car.

[@ktonlai]

i was talking about the class, like size wise (subcompact, compact, midsize.... etc). from the body length it looks like an elantra and it certainly doesnt look as luxrious (or spacious) as a sonata.

[@zify89]

This car is bigger than the Elantra. Basically, in Europe, this car replaces the Sonata. This and the Sonata/i45 are being sold side-by-side everywhere else (except America), however.

[@-________-9267]

I already have this car and its the best thing ever but there is no back window wipers when it rains which is annoying

[@GreenD37]

its such a nice car. i have always admired hyundai for their big self asteem, they just keeps gettin better ;)

[@fahmad7194]

The head room in the rear is impressive

[@sudarshanchoubey]

Rebecca has really improved a lot. Now her reviews are almost as good as Matt's.

[@nikhilkash92]

My God What a nice car!!! Love its design. I would buy this car just for its design!!! Amazing!!!

[@andrewbruce122]

actually the Elantra and i40 are different cars although they look incredibly similar. I guess the Elantra is for countries with big wide open roads and the i40 is made for places like the UK with twisty roads with lots of potholes. I wonder if there are any countries where Hyundai sell both models.

[@Gunzberg]

If you buy the car through an online dealer you can get top spec, metallic paint, leather and ALL extras for under 32000 Euros!

[@justnotcricket]

Didn't mention depreciation. That is pretty important if we're talking about these Korean makes.

[@lewis72]

She's SO got it going on (whatever that means exactly), she could talk about curtains and I'd still watch it !!

[@damieg82]

well they really do make the best handling cars in every segment they compete in, so its difficult not to bring up the nameplate when speaking about handling

[@lostn65]

Most car makes use a common DNA in designing the looks of a car accross all ranges. When one gets redesigned, the rest follow.

[@PieceOfRiceCake924]

Aluminium is the most recently standardized spelling by IUPAC in 1990. Aluminum is was adopted by American Chemical Society in 1925.

[@moddingpark]

The outside is nice, reminds me of the A5 and the Fiat Viaggio, with some Insignia at the front.

[@justnotcricket]

She has to mention these things because Hyundai say she has to mention it. The reviewers can express their opinion, whatever that may be but there's a checklist they have to go through.

[@rj5406]

The high-end luxury model from Hyundai is out and looks great - Hyundai Genesis, for people who would like to check it out.

[@00kirbyd]

she didn't mention the hilarious start up and turning off tune which happens when the key is put into the ignition everytime in the i40.

[@sorenslothe]

I think you are missing the point a bit. Although I partly agree with you. Everybody likes to be commented on something they do well, and I'm sure Rebecca is no exception. Therefore compliments on her looks is a nice thing. And on top of that, her reviews are great as well.

[@ASMRPAPADZ360]

This is very nice car !!

[@tomxamuel]

the interior is so cool

[@JOKBO1]

U are an awesome reviewer.

[@HazewinDog]

Go Hyundai! Ive been a fan for a while now, yet im 19, not exactly the age to like Hyundai over other brands. Yet, i do :)

[@MrYoussefwassef]

i wish that there is a Hyundai car that combine the interior of the i40 with the sportiness of the genesis coupe

[@f800st1]

Thanks Siana....great review....just me being technical.

[@TerryFilming]

It's hard to drive on the right for me, I'm right handed, so I prefer some more space on my right area, rather than a closed off window.

[@kokopuffs5789]

i dont know if this is based on the Sonata or the Azera in the U.S. but the front looks like an Elantra. i like the looks of the Sonata form the U.S.

[@G0ML333]

best value for money on the market today no doubt.

[@pauleverest9600]

I would love a go! and the car seems good too!

[@derbigpr500]

No, this is not an elantra. Elantra is elantra. This car is in a whole different league compaed to Elantra. This car in terms of quality is higher than Sonata or Azera that are sold in US, and way above Elantra.

[@comensky]

Elantra is actually lower-mid sized sedan - practically i30 with boot instead of hatch. This is one class above (elantra = jetta, i40 = passat)

[@M9A5P]

In the brochure of the car, it will say: "And in the centre console we offer an all-new innovative Tic-Tac storage compartment."

[@mihaisavu5818]

I love this car

[@cleanupinaisle3]

North Americans haven't liked estates/wagons since the '80s for some reason. It's a shame because I find German estate cars quite cool. Canada is a little better; there's a bigger market here for small hatches and estates, because, well, us Canadians are just cooler. :) I do believe they sell the A4 Avant in the States at least, but you very rarely see it.

[@MingGuoLi]

We have the Sonata.... but I think I'd much rather have this. It looks much better, too. Looks like an oversized Accent though. Too bad, really. The Touring is a beauty.

[@tankman35]

It doesn't do 62mpg,I had one for a week when my chevy was in for repair. I got 55ish mpg with very careful driving. Same diesel engine as I had. My Cruze does 50 mpg and will leave the Hyundai at the lights (mine 2ltr diesel) and done it leaving rep who thought he was in a bmw lol. Also handling a bit floppy in fast roundabouts. Plastics on lower dash scratch if you look at them. Eco version tyres mega bucks.

[@niceboy60]

I agree with you Kia & Hyundai are good quality . I went to warrenty direct a site which provides warrentys to cars I Was shocked to known the cars that most people think are reliable are the worse ones . Mercedes , Land Rover , Jeep , were considered the worse in reliability and would cost x3 to fix them . 6k kia picanto was in first place as the most reliable car in The Uk

[@TerryFilming]

It's not crap... Please tell me why. And don't use the "not good quality", cause it is a very, very good quality car.

[@241and142cmonU]

Can you please write all the specs on the car you are driving in the video informacion section, that goes for all other videos in the future:) (especially like: engine ccm, bhp) That would help a lot.

[@sh7de553]

I think when she said "less desirable than a Ford or VW", I don't think she meant they're that desirable to begin with! Granted, Fords, VWs plus their French rivals are staple daily drivers for the average Briton though.

[@RobaczekBaczek]

She is so pretty :) i40 is pretty too :)

[@venom5809]

Why am I watching this, I can't even get this car in my country? Oh right, Mmm. Rebecca and those boots and those jeans.

[@cozziemusic]

I wonder why SO many Americans, mainland Europeans and beyond watch CarBuyer videos, saying they should review this foreign car not in UK markets and call certain cars by their international names. This is only buying advice for UK consumers! Seriously, are UK car reviewers the best car reviewers... in the world?

[@Bmwx5fan9]

Is the i40 just a rebadged elantra and also I think that Honda should take the same road as Hyundai

[@flabinx]

well, its not completely true, elantra is in fact completely different car than i30, it has 270cm wheelbase (more than i30)

[@cleanupinaisle3]

Ford is rolling out their European models in North America as part of their OneFord initiative. We're getting the same great cars.

[@Felix96xy]

I'm 15, I should like Golfs and Corsas, but I really think this car is stylish :D

[@posro1988]

why do front engined front wheel drive cars have those massive transmission tunnels if they haven't got any transsmising going through it? is to acommodate a possible AWD version

[@BaeZZiSoccer]

Why Japan, UK, Aus driver's seat is on the right? It is so common and it's only that Islanders got right side!

[@eddox94]

In which other way could it pass safety? Putting more cupholders?

[@AlexKBK]

I my country, If you come to a dealership wanting to buy a car and the salesman tell you you have to pay extra for AC, he gets kicked in the head.

[@MegaGronis]

i have this i like the 350 NM torque . power for a family car.

[@antbob5374]

You rarely get the full mpg and I'm 6"2 and I can't sit straight in the back due to poor head room

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

The 1.7 diesel is the same that has been used by Isuzu and Opel for 20 years.

[@palamj2]

I agree, I live in Australia and Ford is way down the list when you talk about badges. All the Japanese and German Brands and even the GM are miles in front of Ford is all respects.

[@duca8063]

it's not it was developed completely by hyundai, even though the specs loo like the same from de opel astra 1.7 diesel unit

[@DAVESGOLFMK4]

@EdwardianGangster in America the Equus is we dont get that in the UK so the i40 is

[@PrincipleKingston]

what i like abt this car is the mpg.

[@SA-zoom1]

Why would a fwd car have a transmission tunnel in the rear footwell??

[@edgarmagalhaes18]

I agree with you but, for 33000€, you would be buying a BMW or Audi without any extras... And the only BMW you could afford with that price in mind is One Series that doesn't compare to this car because its not a family car... You would have to pay a lot more to have the 3 Series... There is always a price to pay when it comes to luxury :)

[@QCminifred]

1:16 really!! and she says that this trunk is huge?? half the trunk space is taken up by wheel-wells and the opening from the seats folding is minuscule AND has a lip on the bottom. Couldn't she notice that?

[@jidujelly]

i want to buy this car when this car going to launch in india ??

[@gde1989]

saloon is actually the british term for sedan

[@pedrof830]

We're in July and this girl is still winter clothing, the Olympians going there should be aware of this chilly weather and dress correctly

[@JakeRoot]

Hold on a second, is A/C not standard on all cars in the UK? That must be an American thing.

[@bullseye911]

No, Elantra is a smaller car. i40 is a real limousine and Elantra is something like hatchback with big ass.

[@Guitarnoob99]

i must admit this car is gorgeous :] a very big diferance what it used to be :] ... however i stil have this hundai-fobia so im not sure if i would buy one......still i want one xD

[@damves8620]

Guys i'm rly confused i want to buy a new car but it's hard to choose between Seat Leon FR and Hyundai i40. any advice or suggestions please?

[@maebheconnolly8393]

Personally I would buy the Seat and if you are going to be carrying mountain bikes etc. It would be easier to carry them in the Seat unless you go for the i40 estate. You would get more equipment if you go for the Leon FR model but the i40 estate would have more space in the boot and in the back seats.

[@dmi208]

I have Hyundai used one 2012 , no issues till now , reliable , go for bluedrive

[@GoodEnoughToWatch]

I think it's the same as the Elantra that you can get here in America.