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Jazz Lowerprice,greaterclass
Ripper entry price for Jazz; polished interior; superb packaging flexibility
Messy styling; vague steering; numb handling; value dissipates at the top end
The Pick:Either the entry-level VTi or possibly the neatly equipped VTi-S CVT
VTi $14,990 L4 1.5 88 145 M5 1048 — — 6.2 91 55 F
VTi $16,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1053 10.2 17.3 5.8 91 53 03/15 F
VTi-S $19,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1095 — — 5.8 91 56 F
VTi-L $22,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1130 — — 5.8 91 57 10/14 F
City Booted Jazz, re-booted
Riding on an all-new platform, the current City is far from the putrid drive we expected
Notpretty,butit’sbetterintheflesh;VTi-L’swheelsintroducesomerideharshness
The Pick:VTi manual if you have to, though the CVT is tolerable if you don’t like cars
VTi $15,990 L4 1.5 88 145 M5 1082 — — 5.8 91 48 F
VTi $17,990 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1103 10.7 17.7 5.7 91 48 10/14 F
VTi-L $21,590 L4 1.5 88 145 C 1107 — — 5.7 91 50 08/14 F
Civic Aclassiccomeback
Sparkling turbo performance; supple ride; sharp steering; stunning Type-R; space
IrritatingCVTwithnomanualalternative;messystyling;old1.8;Type-Ronlyseatsfour
The Pick:The VTi-L is entirely sensible, but the brilliant Type-R is bat-shit crazy
VTi hatch $22,390 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1289 — — 6.4 91 54 F
VTi sedan $22,390 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1261 — — 6.4 91 54 07/16 F
VTi-S hatch $24,490 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1289 — — 6.4 91 54 F
VTi-S sedan $24,490 L4 1.8 104 174 C 1261 9.2 —6.4915401/17F
VTi-L hatch $27,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 — — 6.1 91 54 F
VTi-L sedan $27,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 — — 6.0 91 54 07/16 F
RS hatch $32,290 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 — — 6.1 91 56 F
RS sedan $31,790 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 7.4 15.46.0 91 56 12/16 F
VTi-LX hatch $33,590 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1364 7.6 — 8.3 91 56 09/17 F
VTi-LX sedan $33,590 L4T 1.5 127 220 C 1331 — — 6.0 91 56 07/16 F
Type-R $50,990 L4T 2.0 228 400 M6 1393 5.8 13.9 11.5 95 55 04/18 F
Accord A shadow of its former self
Freshenednosestandsout;veryrefined;plentyofpunchfromV6;rearseatspace
Acarforthosewhobegrudginglydrive;datedfive-speedauto;Hybridhasbeendeleted
The Pick:Keep it cheap and go for the VTi. Or wake up to yourself and buy a Civic
VTi $32,990 L4 2.4 129 225 A5 1510 — — 8.0 91 53 F
VTi-L $43,990 L4 2.4 129 225 A5 1572 — — 8.2 91 55 F
V6L $52,590 V6 3.5 206 339 A6 1667 — — 9.2 91 55 F
NSX Tech-obsessedtourdeforce
Accessible supercar performance and dynamics; intriguing tech; refinement; brakes
Can’t choose your own dynamic settings; flat seats; cabin hardware not special enough
The Pick:Atthismoneyit’stemptingtogoforaPorsche911Turbo–withchange
$420,000 V6TTH 3.5 427 646 S9 1780 — — 9.7 A
HR-V BestsmallSUVforspace
Coupe-esquestyling;generousequipment;‘magicseat’packaging;okaydynamics
Limitedrange(no4WD,nomanual);flimsyluggage cover; anaesthetised steering
The Pick:Entry-levelVTioffersatemptingpackageforatastyprice
VTi $24,990 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1328 — — 6.6 91 50 03/16 F
VTi-S $27,990 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1366 — — 6.9 91 50 F
VTi-L $33,340 L4 1.8 105 172 C 1366 10.2 17.5 6.9 91 52 05/15 F
CR-V Rises to the medium SUV challenge
Roomy cabin and luggage area; decent seats; supple ride; torquey, efficient 1.5 turbo
Lacks the steering crispness and response of a Civic; laggy CVT far from a standout
The Pick:VTi-LbringssevenseatsbutVTi-Soffersthebestvalue
VTi $30,690 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1536 — — 7.0 91 52 F
VTi-S $33,290 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1536 — — 7.3 91 54 F
VTi-S AWD $35,490 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1597 — — 7.4 91 54 A
VTi-L $38,990 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1642 — — 7.3 91 55 F
VTi-LX AWD $44,290 L4T 1.5 140 240 C 1630 — — 7.4 91 56 YB/17 A
Odyssey An unexciting and tedious journey
Tall, ungainly body makes Odyssey a true Tarago alternative; improved economy
Everything great about the old Odyssey no longer applies – this one’s a van with seats
The Pick:Besides a vasectomy, try a Kia Carnival. It’s in another league for classy comfort
VTi $37,990 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1734 — — 7.6 91 58 F
VTi-L $47,590 L4 2.4 129 225 C 1848 — — 7.8 91 59 Fi30 Driving ease, as well as pleasure
Chassisishugefun;1.6turbotalkstheSRlanguage;sweetsteering;Nexhaustbark
Interiorqualityhasn’tsteppeduptomeettheotherimprovements;SRsoundsabitdull
The Pick:TurboandIRSmakeSRafinewarmhatch,buttherapidi30Nisabelter
Go $19,990 L4 2.0 120 203 M6 1251 — — 7.3 91 54 F
Go $22,290 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1276 — — 7.4 91 54 F
Go CRDi $22,490 L4TD 1.6 100 280 M6 1312 — — 4.5 D 55 F
Go CRDi $24,990 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1312 — — 4.5 D 55 F
Active $21,090 L4 2.0 120 203 M6 1251 — — 7.3 91 52 F
Active $23,390 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1276 — — 7.4 91 54 F
Active CRDi $23,590 L4TD 1.6 100 280 M6 1312 — — 4.5 D 54 F
Active CRDi $26,090 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 — — 4.7 D 54 F
SR $25,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1315 — — 7.5 91 54 F
SR $28,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1344 7.3 — 7.8 91 55 09/17 F
Elite $27,790 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1382 — — 7.4 91 – F
Elite CRDi $30,490 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 — — 4.7 D 55 F
Premium $32,790 L4 2.0 120 203 A6 1382 — — 7.4 91 – F
Premium CRDi $35,490 L4TD 1.6 100 300 S7 1339 — — 4.7 D 56 F
SR Premium $34,490 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1344 7.3 — 7.8 91 56 09/17 F
N $39,990 L4T 2.0 202 353 M6 1509 6.2 — 7.1 91 58 04/18 F
Elantra Newfound maturity and appeal
Willing, efficient engine in turbocharged SR; handling; equipment; space; value
Bland interior; poor ride of torsion-beam models; auto tranny lacks intuition; no AEB
The Pick:SRTurboisgoodvalue,thoughwemuchprefertheclassieri30hatch
Active $21,950 L4 2.0 112 192 M6 1255 — — 7.1 91 48 F
Active $23,790 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1275 9.0 —7.2914901/17F
Elite $26,990 L4 2.0 112 192 A6 1355 — — 7.2 91 50 F
SR Turbo $28,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1360 — — 7.7 91 48 12/16 F
SR Turbo $31,290 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1390 7.0 1 5 .1 7. 2 9 1 4 8 12 / 1 6 F
i40 Euro-flavoured Korean
MixesEurostyleandspacewithlikeabledynamicsandeffectivedrivetrains
Ultimately not that quick; Premium’s ride quality and price; no petrol sedan
The Pick:An Active Tourer turbo-diesel, with Hyundai’s seven-speed dual-clutch ’box
Active sedan CRDi $33,690 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 44 F
Active Tourer $33,090 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1483 — — 7.5 91 44 F
Active Tourer CRDi $35,690 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1539 — — 5.1 D 44 F
Premium sedan CRDi $42,850 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1524 — — 5.1 D 45 F
Premium Tourer $42,250 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1483 — — 7.5 91 45 F
Premium Tourer CRDi $44,850 L4TD 1.7 104 340 S7 1539 — — 5.1 D 46 F
Sonata Conservative, outclassed
Decent road manners; strong turbo engine; generous rear seat and boot space
Updated cabin overly chintzy; ‘facelifted’ styling a big step backwards
The Pick:YoucanbuyaKiaStingerforthismoney.OraCamry,Mondeo,Commodore...
Active $30,990 L4 2.4 138 241 A6 1500 — — 8.3 91 44 F
Premium $45,490 L4T 2.0 180 353 A8 1560 — — 8.5 91 46 F
Genesis Hyundai's first true luxury car
Excellent quality; luxury levels of refinement; impressive ride/handling mix; cabin space
Ageing V6 is thirsty and a bit thrashy; expensive option packs undermine its value
The Pick:Go the base Genesis, for its equipment and value-driven price tag
$61,500 V6 3.8 232 397 A8 1890 6.5 — 11.2 91 52 R
Ultimate $82,000 V6 3.8 232 397 A8 1890 6.5 — 11.2 91 53 R
Veloster Brave two-plus-one-door coupe
Interesting design; interesting name; nice to still have an affordable coupe option
Can’t match the steering and handling excellence of 86/BRZ; all-new one imminent
The Pick:Kids and fashionistas will love it. Enthusiasts will wish they shopped elsewhere
$29,590 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1180 9.8 — 6.4 91 63 F
$32,090 L4 1.6 103 167 S6 1215 — — 6.4 91 62 F
SR Turbo $30,650 L4T 1.6 150 265 M6 1265 6.5 — 6.9 91 64 F
SR Turbo $33,990 L4T 1.6 150 265 S7 1305 — — 7.1 91 63 F
Kona Notapatchonthei30
Punchy 1.6 turbo-petrol; vibrant colour combinations; smooth-road handling; warranty
Plasticky interior; abrasive ride; driveability flaws of dual-clutch ’box; an i30 smashes it
The Pick:Anythingwiththe1.6TandAWDisrapid,butani30SRissomuchbetter
Active $24,500 L4 2.0 110 180 A6 1290 10.0 — 7.2 91 50 F
Active $28,000 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1414 7.9 — 6.7 91 50 A
Elite $28,500 L4 2.0 110 180 A6 1290 10.0 — 7.2 91 50 F
Elite $32,000 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1414 7.3 15.46.7 91 50 02/18 A
Highlander $33,000 L4 2.0 110 180 A6 1290 10.0 — 7.2 91 52 F
Highlander $36,000 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1414 7.9 — 6.7 91 52 A
Tucson Hyundai’s break-through SUV
Muscular design looks the business; broad model range with flexible 1.6 turbo-petrol
Front-drivers only available with atmo 2.0 engines; Highlander the only Tucson with AEB
The Pick:Elite AWD with new turbo engine, seven-speed dual-clutch, and sharp pricing
Active $28,590 L4 2.0 121 203 M6 1569 — — 7.8 91 50 F
Active $31,090 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1584 — — 7.9 91 50 F
Active CRDi $35,090 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1744 — — 6.4 D 52 A
Active X $31,150 L4 2.0 121 203 M6 1484 — — 7.8 91 50 F
Active X $33,650 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 — 10.5 17.3 10.7 91 52 06/17 F
Elite $36,250 L4 2.0 121 203 A6 1569 — — 7.9 91 52 F
Elite $39,250 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1575 — — 7.7 91 53 02/16 A
Elite CRDi $41,250 L4TD 2.0 136 400 A6 1622 — — 6.4 D 52 A
Highlander $45,450 L4T 1.6 130 265 S7 1690 8.1 16.0 7.7 91 53 11/15 APrice
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tested DriveAccent Old-school Korean rent-a-car
Space, equipment, and price; move to Sport-only range boosts performance appeal
Gluggy steering and dull chassis; cheap interior; undermines Hyundai’s range cohesion
The Pick: Sport manual if you have to or something else entirely ... like an i30
Sport hatch $15,490 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1150 — — 6.3 91 45 F
Sport hatch $17,490 L4 1.6 103 167 A6 1170 — — 6.6 91 45 F
Sport sedan $15,490 L4 1.6 103 167 M6 1150 — — 6.3 91 46 F
Sport sedan $17,490 L4 1.6 103 167 A6 1170 — — 6.6 91 46 FHonda
5yr/unlimited
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