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Hyundai Inster (2025)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai serves up one of its smallest and more affordable models with the electric Inster.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai serves up one of its smallest and more affordable models with the electric Inster.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Tucson N Line PHEV (2024)
Aug 2024 - International First Drive Review
Will a bit of mid-life surgery be enough to ensure the Tucson remains among the best family SUVs you can buy?
by James Fossdyke
Will a bit of mid-life surgery be enough to ensure the Tucson remains among the best family SUVs you can buy?
by James Fossdyke
Hyundai Santa Fe (2024 prototype)
Nov 2023 - International First Drive Review
Daring looks hide a dramatically improved, all-new Hyundai Santa Fe.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Daring looks hide a dramatically improved, all-new Hyundai Santa Fe.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2024)
Nov 2023 - International First Drive Review
A brief drive in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N reveals a promising high-performance EV.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A brief drive in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N reveals a promising high-performance EV.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Kona Electric 65kWh (2023)
Oct 2023 - International First Drive Review
The new Hyundai Kona Electric significantly improves on its worthy predecessor.
by Matt Robinson
The new Hyundai Kona Electric significantly improves on its worthy predecessor.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Kona Hybrid (2023)
Jul 2023 - Irish Review
The Hyundai Kona is an immense success story - and now there's an even better one on sale.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The Hyundai Kona is an immense success story - and now there's an even better one on sale.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Elegance (2023)
Mar 2023 - Irish First Drive Review
The eye-catching Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV comes with a range of over 600km.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The eye-catching Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV comes with a range of over 600km.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (2023)
Feb 2023 - Irish Review
One of the most impressive powertrains in the Hyundai Tucson is the 265hp plug-in hybrid.
by Shane O' Donoghue
One of the most impressive powertrains in the Hyundai Tucson is the 265hp plug-in hybrid.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Kona Electric (2022)
May 2022 - Irish Review
Best not forget that the Hyundai Kona Electric is still on sale, as it's a brilliant electric car.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Best not forget that the Hyundai Kona Electric is still on sale, as it's a brilliant electric car.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Bayon 1.2 (2021)
Feb 2022 - Irish Review
Like the Hyundai i20, but need a little more space? The quirky new Bayon crossover could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like the Hyundai i20, but need a little more space? The quirky new Bayon crossover could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (2021)
Nov 2021 - Irish Review
Does a plug-in hybrid powertrain suit the big Hyundai Santa Fe SUV?
by Neil Briscoe
Does a plug-in hybrid powertrain suit the big Hyundai Santa Fe SUV?
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai i20 N (2021)
Aug 2021 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai, once the bastion of value and practicality, is now very much in the performance game and with models like the i20 N, its rivals should be worried.
by Mark Smyth
Hyundai, once the bastion of value and practicality, is now very much in the performance game and with models like the i20 N, its rivals should be worried.
by Mark Smyth
Hyundai Kona N (2021)
Aug 2021 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai handed the Kona over to its N division and what has emerged is the closest a crossover can get to being a proper hot hatch.
by Mark Smyth
Hyundai handed the Kona over to its N division and what has emerged is the closest a crossover can get to being a proper hot hatch.
by Mark Smyth
Hyundai Ioniq 5 58kWh (2021)
Aug 2021 - Irish First Drive Review
Conventional, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car is not, but it's undeniably brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Conventional, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car is not, but it's undeniably brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i20 1.2 Launch Edition (2021)
Jan 2021 - Irish First Drive Review
A new Hyundai i20 hatchback arrives in Ireland with a dramatic new look.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A new Hyundai i20 hatchback arrives in Ireland with a dramatic new look.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (2021)
Jan 2021 - Irish First Drive Review
Daring design marks the new Hyundai Tucson out, and there's hybrid power, too.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Daring design marks the new Hyundai Tucson out, and there's hybrid power, too.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Kona Hybrid (2020)
Nov 2020 - Irish Review
Hybrid power suits the Hyundai Kona if you're sticking to the urban jungle.
by Dave Humphreys
Hybrid power suits the Hyundai Kona if you're sticking to the urban jungle.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai i10 1.0 (2020)
Feb 2020 - Irish Review
Hyundai ladles on the style for its new i10, but not at the expense of everything that made its predecessor great.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai ladles on the style for its new i10, but not at the expense of everything that made its predecessor great.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2020)
Feb 2020 - Irish Review
The updated Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a cheaper and more conventional hatchback alternative to the company's electric crossover, but is that enough?
by Shane O' Donoghue
The updated Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a cheaper and more conventional hatchback alternative to the company's electric crossover, but is that enough?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 diesel (2019)
Sep 2019 - Irish Review
Hyundai updated the Tucson SUV this year with a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Still a huge seller.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai updated the Tucson SUV this year with a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Still a huge seller.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh
May 2019 - Irish Review
Everyone is talking about the Hyundai Kona Electric - for good reason.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Everyone is talking about the Hyundai Kona Electric - for good reason.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i30 Fastback N (2019)
Jan 2019 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai enlarges the N performance range with the hot Fastback. And it's as brilliant as the hatch.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai enlarges the N performance range with the hot Fastback. And it's as brilliant as the hatch.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel
Jan 2019 - Irish Review
Even in the face of increased seven-seat SUV competition, the new Hyundai Santa Fe makes a strong case for itself.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Even in the face of increased seven-seat SUV competition, the new Hyundai Santa Fe makes a strong case for itself.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i30 Fastback N prototype
Aug 2018 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai gives the hot i30 N a sharper suit to wear.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai gives the hot i30 N a sharper suit to wear.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
Combining a high-capacity, long-range battery with appealing SUV style, the Hyundai Kona Electric makes for a winning formula.
by Dave Humphreys
Combining a high-capacity, long-range battery with appealing SUV style, the Hyundai Kona Electric makes for a winning formula.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai Nexo FCEV
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
The Hyundai Nexo is the Korean firm’s second-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle, offered as stand-alone SUV model.
by Dave Humphreys
The Hyundai Nexo is the Korean firm’s second-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle, offered as stand-alone SUV model.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 diesel 4WD 48V
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai facelifts and hybridises the Tucson crossover-SUV, all at the same time.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai facelifts and hybridises the Tucson crossover-SUV, all at the same time.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Kona 1.6 CRDi diesel
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai adds two diesel Konas to the line-up of its distinctive B-segment crossover.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai adds two diesel Konas to the line-up of its distinctive B-segment crossover.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel
Jul 2018 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai’s big seven-seat SUV, the Santa Fe, evolves into its stylish fourth generation.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai’s big seven-seat SUV, the Santa Fe, evolves into its stylish fourth generation.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai i30 N Performance Pack
Mar 2018 - Irish Review
Hyundai's first stab at a proper hot hatch, the i30 N, will rearrange your priorities to put driving first.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai's first stab at a proper hot hatch, the i30 N, will rearrange your priorities to put driving first.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI petrol
Jan 2018 - International First Drive Review
The new Hyundai i30 Fastback adds more choice to the range, but leaves a question mark over who may buy it.
by Dave Humphreys
The new Hyundai i30 Fastback adds more choice to the range, but leaves a question mark over who may buy it.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai Kona 1.6 T-GDI petrol 4x4
Jan 2018 - Irish Review
Hyundai hopes its new Kona crossover can repeat the Tucson's success. Here's the 4x4 version.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai hopes its new Kona crossover can repeat the Tucson's success. Here's the 4x4 version.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI petrol
Oct 2017 - International First Drive Review
The Hyundai Kona's appearance may cause debate, but the rest of the crossover's package shouldn't.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The Hyundai Kona's appearance may cause debate, but the rest of the crossover's package shouldn't.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel
Oct 2017 - Irish Review
Smart looking Hyundai i30 is a solid competitor but is it a memorable drive?
by Neil Briscoe
Smart looking Hyundai i30 is a solid competitor but is it a memorable drive?
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai i30 N Performance Pack
Sep 2017 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai enters the hot hatchback battle with the i30 N, and it's a stellar debut.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai enters the hot hatchback battle with the i30 N, and it's a stellar debut.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel Tourer
Jul 2017 - International First Drive Review
More practical than its hatchback sibling, the Hyundai i30 estate is a proficient all-rounder.
by Matt Robinson
More practical than its hatchback sibling, the Hyundai i30 estate is a proficient all-rounder.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai i30 N
Jun 2017 - Prototype Drive
An early drive in an engineering prototype reveals huge promise for the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch.
by Shane O' Donoghue
An early drive in an engineering prototype reveals huge promise for the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel
Jan 2017 - International First Drive Review
Classy, refined, good to look at inside and out - Hyundai’s new i30 is a competitive hatchback.
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Classy, refined, good to look at inside and out - Hyundai’s new i30 is a competitive hatchback.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Dec 2016 - Irish Review
The Hyundai Ioniq is neither dramatic nor demonstrative, but it does move the electric car game along.
by Neil Briscoe
The Hyundai Ioniq is neither dramatic nor demonstrative, but it does move the electric car game along.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai Ioniq
Jul 2016 - International First Drive Review
We test drive two versions of Hyundai's new Ioniq EV hatchback.
by Matt Robinson
We test drive two versions of Hyundai's new Ioniq EV hatchback.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai i20 Active
Feb 2016 - International First Drive Review
Body cladding and a jacked-up ride height for the Hyundai i20 Active.
by Matt Robinson
Body cladding and a jacked-up ride height for the Hyundai i20 Active.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Tucson
Nov 2015 - Irish Review
Hyundai reckons its new Tucson has the measure of the Nissan Qashqai; does it?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai reckons its new Tucson has the measure of the Nissan Qashqai; does it?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Tucson
Oct 2015 - Irish First Drive Review
Hyundai revives a name from its (not-so-distant) past for a solid new family SUV.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai revives a name from its (not-so-distant) past for a solid new family SUV.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai Tucson
Aug 2015 - International First Drive Review
Next year, the Hyundai ix35 will make way for the new Tucson - we've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Next year, the Hyundai ix35 will make way for the new Tucson - we've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i20
Feb 2015 - Irish Review
Hyundai reckons it has the measure of the Fiesta with its roomy new i20 - does it?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai reckons it has the measure of the Fiesta with its roomy new i20 - does it?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai i10
Jan 2014 - Irish Review
Smallest Hyundai is one of the best cars ever to come out of Korea, and that's really saying something.
by Neil Briscoe
Smallest Hyundai is one of the best cars ever to come out of Korea, and that's really saying something.
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai i10
Oct 2013 - International First Drive Review
Impressive new Hyundai i10 will be here in time for '141' plate.
by Matt Robinson
Impressive new Hyundai i10 will be here in time for '141' plate.
by Matt Robinson
Hyundai Santa Fe
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
Hang on, a Hyundai that can seriously tempt BMW and Audi drivers? Better believe it...
by Neil Briscoe
Hang on, a Hyundai that can seriously tempt BMW and Audi drivers? Better believe it...
by Neil Briscoe
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell
Jun 2013 - Prototype drive
Hyundai brings the future one step closer with production of its hydrogen-fuelled SUV, based on the ix35.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai brings the future one step closer with production of its hydrogen-fuelled SUV, based on the ix35.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai ix35
Jun 2013 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai has just revamped its compact SUV contender, the ix35.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai has just revamped its compact SUV contender, the ix35.
by Dave Humphreys
Hyundai i30
Jun 2012 - Irish Review
With Hyundai making inroads on the Irish market, what will buyers think of the new i30 hatchback?
by Shane O' Donoghue
With Hyundai making inroads on the Irish market, what will buyers think of the new i30 hatchback?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai Veloster
Aug 2011 - Irish First Drive Review
Hyundai's Veloster comes to Ireland this December. Will it be a hit?
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai's Veloster comes to Ireland this December. Will it be a hit?
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai i40
Jun 2011 - Irish First Drive Review
Hyundai's new i40 deserves your full attention.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai's new i40 deserves your full attention.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai Veloster
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
Clever new Veloster coupe will offer smart alternative to VW Scirocco.
by Paddy Comyn
Clever new Veloster coupe will offer smart alternative to VW Scirocco.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai i40
Mar 2011 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai's new i40 has the Toyota Avensis in its sights.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai's new i40 has the Toyota Avensis in its sights.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai ix20
Dec 2010 - Irish Review
Hyundai's ix20 is perhaps one of the most relevant small cars on sale right now.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai's ix20 is perhaps one of the most relevant small cars on sale right now.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai ix35
Nov 2010 - Irish Review
Hyundai's ix35 is close in concept to the Nissan Qashqai, but is it as impressive?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai's ix35 is close in concept to the Nissan Qashqai, but is it as impressive?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hyundai ix20
Oct 2010 - International First Drive Review
Hyundai's ix20 is the latest in the ix range, but this is a compact MPV that will come in under €19,000.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai's ix20 is the latest in the ix range, but this is a compact MPV that will come in under €19,000.
by Paddy Comyn
Hyundai ix35
Aug 2010 - Irish Review
Can Hyundai's new ix35 do enough to worry the Nissan Qashqai?
by Paddy Comyn
Can Hyundai's new ix35 do enough to worry the Nissan Qashqai?
by Paddy Comyn