Hyundai Trajet Estate (2000-2006) running costs and reliability

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Running costs rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Miles per pound (mpp)

Reliable fuel consumption data for comparison purposes is not available for this model.

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Fuel economy

A more stringent standard for fuel economy (WLTP) was introduced from September 2017, and this model was not required to undergo that test. Its fuel economy measured under the previous test system was 25 - 39 mpg. However these figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving and so should never be compared to another car's mpg which was measured under the newer, more realistic WLTP system.

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Residuals are the biggest worry. Trajet is relatively unknown, so it suffers. Five-year warranty means there should be no big garage bills and Hyundai dealers offer value-for-money servicing. 2.7 V6 should be avoided if fuel bills are a concern.

Trajet is quite a polluting model. With an average of 223 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are a little high for a people carrier. However, it’s worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

The range is not very frugal, averaging 32 mpg.

Hyundai mechanicals and electronic systems are very strong, but the interior isn’t quite as good. There are too many unexplained creaks and rattles and the cheap plastics can get damaged very easily.