Attractively and distinctively styled, the Tiburon can be a good bargain-priced alternative to Ford's Probe as well as the Nissan 200SX. Although Tiburon ranks far ahead of the old Scoupe, [...]
Though uninspiring, the Sonata is a well-equipped sedan, straddling the line between compact and midsize, which offers fair value. Despite several drawbacks, including tepid acceleration and [...]
Santa Fe is a competent and capable midsize SUV with a comfortable interior and great cargo-carrying flexibility. The four-cylinder engine has decent power; fuel economy is also good considering [...]
Affordable without seeming cheap, an Accent is worth considering as a bargain-basement commuter car. Because it trails most non-Korean brands in resale value, used-car prices can be appealing. [...]
In features, comfort, and even road manners, an Elantra is a budget alternative to the class-leading (but costlier) Honda Civic and Ford Focus. Cars from this South Korean automaker haven't [...]
Hyundai's SUV needs more V6 muscle and better interior detailing, but Santa Fe is a high features-per-dollar vehicle with a generous 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and 10/100,000-mile [...]
The XG350 isn't as solidly built as the leading midsize cars, specifically the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It isn't as sporty as the Nissan Altima, either. Nevertheless, an XG350 does deliver [...]
For equipment and comfort, Sonata and its Optima compatriot are impressive values that came with generous warranties when new. No wonder both have drawn record sales. Steep depreciation and low [...]
It's not that quick, refined, or practical, but the Tiburon is a credible effort that's fun to drive. Depreciation tends to be steep, which keeps used-car prices down. Backed by a long warranty, [...]
Tucson is a fine light-duty people-mover with modest off-road capability but fine on-road manners. V6 models are preferred for their class-competitive power. An impressive list of standard [...]
