Faults:

Bought used a few years ago with full history. I continued to look after it well. The car was fine until recently - auto box wont go into reverse! Looking at expensive replacement if cannot be repaired, probably is not worth it at the age and mileage now.

General Comments:

The Hyundai i40 is a very comfortable, nice to drive car that performs well. But lately I have doubts about reliability.

Looking around the internet, i40 gearbox issues are common in this car at anything around the 100,000 mile point, both manual and automatics.

Shame really, the car is otherwise excellent and the 1.7 diesel engine is bullet proof if serviced on time, and has plenty of power and is very economical. Super comfy interior as well. Good motorway cruiser.

Do check the transmission on these at higher mileage if you are buying one for yourself.

Faults:

Needed a new clutch, expensive but forgivable at the mileage.

Auto wipers sometimes won't work, maybe just a bad sensor.

The car has otherwise been OK in my one and a half year ownership. Done a service and MOT showed no advisory.

General Comments:

The Hyundai i40 estate is a car anyone can have recommended to them if you just want a spacious family car.

I got a good deal on mine and have enjoyed it so far. It's actually nice to drive and the interior materials feel as good quality as any car really. Interior looks as good as new after many years and miles. Exterior is stunning also with no marks. A well looked after car.

1.7 diesel engine always does over 50 mpg and has plenty of power for overtaking.

Being an estate car it has plenty of space. "Premium" is a top spec and this car has it all - leather and electrics. Very comfortable and very modern still despite being a 2013 car.

If I have any complaints they are small. I suppose it is nothing special - a fairly boring car. And I feel people are still unsure if Hyundai are a quality marque. They have improved but cannot shake their cheap image it seems. Most in the know respect this car; others make cheap and nasty comments! But who cares what other people think as long as you like your car, yes?

In short, if you want a good value large car, the i40 is worth a look. Plenty on the used market now in the affordable £3000 - £4000 grand range. Make sure you buy a car with full history, general reliability is good and better than Hyundai of the past, but it needs looked after like any car, especially at this age.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing at all.

General Comments:

Yes, I said upmarket. As others have said in other reviews, Hyundai have come a long way in recent years, and now rival the big players in the large family / executive sector.

No it isn't the most exciting car in the world to drive or even ride in, but it is a nice change and something a bit different. Not quite as nice as my old Accord admittedly.

Not a big fan of its looks, some say ugly at the front. But the side profile and rear are a pleasing shape.

Inside it is modern enough with all the electrics you would expect. Ride is quiet and smooth, which impressed me most. If I have any complaints it is that some featured and buttons are a bit dated. Go for an SE Nav model - lots of stuff to play with.

1.7 CRDi diesel engine is a good one, decent performance and anything between 50 - 60 mpg is possible with conservative driving styles.

In short, the i40 is well worth a look.