Car Statistics: Hyundai - Coupe Siii  Series 02 (3 stars)

Styling (4 stars)

Still a handsome car, despite the approach of late middle age. There's something Ferrari-ish about the frontal design and proportions.

Handling (4 stars)

Grippy and keen to change direction thanks to the firm suspension settings. Raw, but in a good way.

Comfort (2 stars)

The stiff chassis gives the Coupe a very rough ride over poor road surfaces and there's lots of road and wind noise to deal with too.

Quality (2 stars)

The interior feels very downmarket for a supposedly aspirational Coupe. Stuck-on supplementary instruments in the dashboard look terrible.

Performance (3 stars)

The entry-level 1.6 litre petrol motor is a bit on the slow side, but the larger 2.0 litre and 2.7 litre V6 units both give respectable, if unexceptional, urge.

Roominess (2 stars)

Cramped for front seat occupants and awkward to get in and out of. Rear seats are barely nominal, although the boot is reasonably sized by segment standards.

Costs (4 stars)

Like all Hyundais, the Coupe offers excellent value with cheap servicing and insurance in addition to some impressively sturdy residual values. The V6 version is thirsty when worked hard.

Value (4 stars)

The absence of any real rivals means that the Coupe has this bit of the market pretty much to itself. Respectable equipment levels, although buyers looking for extra practicality can land quicker hot hatches for less money.

Stereo (2 stars)

The audio system struggles to make itself heard over the wind and road noise at speed. Satnav untested.

Other

Replacement: 2009

Best models: 2.0 SE

Worst models: 2.7 V6

Overall Rating (3 stars)