Affordability is one of the reasons buyers are drawn to the Hyundai brand and the i30 is no different. The five-year warranty takes care of any nasty unexpected costs, while servicing at main dealers tends to be decent value. Higher mileage drivers should appreciate the 60mpg that’s possible with the 1.6-litre diesel, though all the cars in the range are fairly economical.

The cleanest engine in the range is the 89bhp 1.6-litre diesel which emits 115g/km of CO2 and 110g/km with stop and start meaning an annual tax bill of £20 and £30 respectively. Elsewhere in the range it’s pretty average – the petrols range from 145-165g/km. Improvements made in 2010 mean emissions on petrol models dropped by 3g/km.

Hyundais have a reputation for being mechanically robust, albeit a little flimsy on the inside. The five-year unlimited mileage warranty means there’s no need to worry about any unexpected bills for a large chunk of the car’s life.