2007 Hyundai Trajet Reviews

Hyundai is joining the ute arms race.The South Korean brand has confirmed it will build a ute to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux before 2030.The company confirmed it would be fit for purpose with rugged ladder frame underpinnings, which supports all the other four-wheel drive utes.Hyundai is expected to use the expertise gained from sister brand Kia’s new Tasman dual-cab ute, which launched in Australia this year.Hyundai’s workhorse is likely to forgo the Tasman’s diesel-power and focus on petrol, hybrid or plug-in hybrid grunt.New Hyundai Australia boss Don Romano told CarsGuide recently, "Australia doesn't need another diesel ute".Instead, petrol, petrol-hybrid or plug-in hybrid options are being explored."I think we have to look at options. And I can't tell you whether that's a PHEV, a HEV or a BEV, but I think those are options that have to be considered. And I think those are the areas that will give us an opportunity for expansion," he said.This will give Hyundai a genuine competitor to the Ford Ranger PHEV and the instant hit BYD Shark 6.BYD’s Shark 6 makes a combined 321kW and 650Nm and can sprint to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.7 seconds.Ford’s new Ranger PHEV makes 207kW and 697Nm from its petrol-electric combo. The Ranger also has a 3500kg towing capacity compared to the Shark 6’s pedestrian 2500kg.Any Hyundai PHEV ute will need to match or better these two market leaders if it wants to stand a chance.A plug-in hybrid or hybrid is more likely to give the Tasman some breathing room, so it doesn’t have to compete with its own corporate cousin.It also points to the Hyundai ute being more focused on North America and other global markets where petrol is preferred over diesel.Strengthening the vehicle’s North American bent is Hyundai has confirmed it will co-develop the ute with General Motors.US Outlet Car and Driver claimed Hyundai’s global boss Jose Munoz said the ute would spawn a rugged off-roader.This would give Hyundai an answer to the popular Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.Kia has also been linked to a tough 4WD based on its Tasman ute.Kia hasn’t confirmed the vehicle but said it is a possibility, but it needed to make sure the Tasman was a success before it spawned any other variants or vehicles.

What feature of your car annoys you the most? I’ll go first. Our eight-year old Skoda locks itself after about 30 seconds. Sounds good, but it isn't. It’s led to all manner of annoying moments, but locking itself while the keys were inside the car probably wins — don’t ask.

How this Japanese company is innovating on current battery technology to bring more range to EVs sooner.

Hyundai's Palisade is a three-row family SUV up against some heavy-hitters in the large SUV segment. It's second-generation model's party trick is a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain and we've had a brief preview drive of a pre-production version.

Hyundai is priming a rival to the Tesla Model Y.

Hyundai has showcased its next big thing in electric cars at the 2026 Munich motor show.Dubbed the Concept Three, the show car previews the future Ioniq 3 small EV.The boldly styled concept brings some futuristic design with a heavy dose of Veloster, and could go on sale by 2026.It will be one of 21 global electric models for Hyundai due to enter production by 2030. Hyundai also plans to have an electrified version of every model on sale in Europe by 2027.The brand’s commitment to a new small electric car puts it in the fast lane to catch up to its sibling brand, Kia, which has so far been leading the roll out of electric cars.President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe Xavier Martinet said: “Concept Three represents the next step in Hyundai Motor’s electrification journey.”The Concept Three has a similar footprint to the Hyundai i30 hatchback measuring 4287mm long, 1940mm wide, 1428mm tall with a wheelbase — the distance between the front and rear axles — of 2722mm.That last figure reveals that despite its compact exterior dimensions it will have large car space inside.The radical-looking concept has the Ioniq range’s signature pixel headlights and adds some wild aerodynamic elements.Inside the Concept Three highlights the company’s commitment to increasing the use of sustainable materials. It said the concept uses ocean waste textiles and lightweight aluminium foam.It is understood the Ioniq 3 will be based on the same platform as the current Kia EV3 SUV.This means it is likely to use a similar set-up with a 58.3kWh unit and long-range 81.4kWh pack on offer. Power should come from a single electric motor that makes 150kW and 283Nm and drives the front wheels.It will use 400V charging architecture, which means DC fast charging is capped at about 135kW compared to 350kW in the more advanced — and expensive — 800V set-up used by the larger Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9.

Hyundai’s just-released Ioniq 9, a large, three-row electric SUV, has come through independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety testing with a maximum five-star rating.Evaluated against the organisation’s latest 2025 protocols, the dual-motor, all-wheel drive six- and seven-seater 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 impressed across ANCAP’s four key pillars - Adult Occupant Protection (84 per cent), Child Occupant Protection (86 per cent), Vulnerable Road User Protection (77 per cent) and Safety Assist (85 per cent).In announcing the result ANCAP Chief Executive Officer Carla Hoorweg said, “Consumers and fleet buyers can be confident the Ioniq 9 provides high levels of protection for occupants, as well as other road users.”Adopting test results from sister organisation Euro NCAP, ANCAP called out numerous Ioniq 9 safety highlights including a stable passenger compartment in frontal offset testing and maximum points for protection of the driver in the full width and side impact tests.At the same time maximum points were awarded for child dummies in the frontal offset and side impact crash tests, with head-protecting airbags extending to the third row.The car’s active bonnet, designed to minimise injury in a pedestrian impact, also came in for special mention as did “high levels of performance across a range of collision avoidance test scenarios – particularly detection and crash mitigation with cyclists and motorcyclists”.Further detail on the Hyundai IONIQ 9's safety performance is available at www.ancap.com.au.

Hyundai Australia has raised the price of its highest-profile hot hatch and sedan models as a direct result of the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) regime and “European factory sourcing”.

Hyundai Australia has issued an urgent recall for almost 20,000 examples of its i30 hatchback following the discovery of a fuel fault that could lead to a sudden loss of power.The fault affects only the i30 PD model made between 2020-2021 and involves 18,634 vehicles in Australia.Hyundai Australia has issued a statement explaining the fault is connected to the fuel supply which can cause the vehicle to lose power.“Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply,” Hyundai’s statement reads. “If this occurs, the engine could stall resulting in a sudden loss of motive power.“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA), asking them to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the fuel pump impeller inspected and replaced, free of charge.”Owners who may be concerned are encouraged to speak to their local dealer or contact Hyundai’s customer care line on 1800 186 306.The i30 has long been in Hyundai’s top three best-selling vehicles. Sales of the i30 year-to-date to the start of September have totalled 7447 units. Hyundai’s latest recall follows another recall in March for the 8700 ix35 SUVs due to a brake fluid leak.

Hyundai has officially moved to a seven year and unlimited kilometre warranty.The Korean brand was the first in Australia to move to a five year warranty in 1999, although is later to the party with the seven-year offering, which its Kia sister company was first to back in 2014.Hyundai’s new seven year promise isn’t unconditional. It adds to the existing five-year and unlimited kilometre warranty only as long as the car continues to be serviced inside the brand’s authorised dealer network on time.For those who recently bought a Hyundai, this new policy is backdated to the first of June 2025. If the warranty is extended it also extends the owner’s subscription to the over-the-air Bluelink service to the length of the warranty.Commercial vehicles and  passenger vehicles, which are used for commercial applications are excluded, with commercial vehicles like the Staria Load retaining a five-year and 160,000km warranty.If passenger cars are serviced outside Hyundai’s dealer network, they retain the standard five year and unlimited kilometre warranty.High voltage components in electric cars continue unchanged, with eight years and 160,000 kilometres of coverage.The warranty wars are well and truly back on in Australia, as new Chinese players aim to overcome question marks about their longevity with long warranty promises. While some of Australia’s favourite automakers extend their warranties to keep up.Chery, GWM and JAC offer seven year warranties, joining Kia, Skoda and SsangYong. Mitsubishi, Nissan and MG offer conditional 10-year warranties, which also require servicing inside their respective dealer networks. Chery’s premium arm, Jaecoo, offers eight years and unlimited kilometres of warranty, just to name a few shaking up this space.The brand’s Chief Executive Officer in Australia, Don Romano said: “As the first automotive brand in Australia to offer a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, we recognise the strategic importance of competitive warranty coverage."“Over the past few months, we have worked closely with our National Dealer Council to develop a compelling and highly attractive warranty package that provides further peace of mind for our owners.”Hyundai will look to defend its top-five position in the Australian market in the coming years, as rivals, new and old, put the pressure on.For now, things are looking up for the Korean favourite, with its sales up 14.3 per cent year on year off the back of a strong performance by its core offerings, the Kona small SUV (up 26.2 per cent), Tucson mid-sizer (up 9.9 per cent), and radically restyled new-generation Santa Fe (up 22.5 per cent). Bolstering the brand later this year will be the arrival of the next-generation Palisade large SUV.