Hyundai i45 YF (2010-2013)

Should have kept making this model – The i45 2.4l 2011 is a awesome car,reliable and plenty of grunt ! Very easy to replace or add any extra's. Fabulous style ahead of the other copy cats !! Show details

High engine oil consumption – Being the 2nd owner of 2010 Hyundai i45 I am fed with engine oil consumption and the engine noise. It is consuming around 9 litres of engine oil between the schedule services. Show details

Terrible car – Driving on a parkway late at night when my car started sounding funny, oil light never came on so I just assumed I was sleepy. Turns out the oil had been completely drained after being serviced 4 months prior. Got told I need a new engine around $10,000 with insurance doing nothing and no warranty. Show details

Faulty engine – Initially I loved my i45, it was comfortable to drive and had some great perks like keyless entry and seat warmers etc. However as the car was being driven at 100km/h on the highway there was a bang, the engine stopped, smoke filled the cabin and all electrics were lost. The piston had come off from the conrod and gone through the block into the… Read more

short engine, causing the engine to seize. The car had only done 109000km and had just been serviced, was only 5 months out of warranty and there was no warning light. This is never something that should happen to a newer car unless it has been mistreated. The replacement engine and labour costs almost as much as the value of the car. Hyundai refuse to cover the cost even though in the USA, Canada and South Korea 2010/2011 Hyundai Sonatas (identical to the i45) have been recalled over safety concerns for the exact same fault. I also know of many other i45s in Australia which this has happened to. I would definitely not recommend buying this car or any Hyundai.

Loved My i45 From The First Day I Received It – We love it. Purchased new i45 Premium in 2010. Done nearly 47,000Klms now with only a minor problem that was rectified under warrantee. The vehicle still looks new in Remington Red. Fantastic outside and interior appearance. The dash design and layout is great. Love the central radio volume control as well as the air-conditioning controls. … Read more

Seats are comfortable and always set to correct adjustment with pre-set, (no longer annoyed after someone moves the seat). Plenty of head, leg & elbow room front and rear.

The vehicle has lots of subtle accessories such as keyless entry, auto folding mirrors, (love these in car parks), leather trim, lot of safety features and auto locking doors once moving, courtesy lamps and lots more.

Boot is very large with good size opening. Boot opens from driver’s seat, at the boot itself or by the key fob.

Hyundai build quality and support from our local dealer is excellent.

The five year warrantee gave us confidence when we purchased this vehicle and it hasn’t let us down.

People still stop me in the street to ask about my i45.

Great to drive. Loved this car from the day I received it. Sad to see it go. Only selling it to replace it with a Hyundai Genesis. Appearance, love the interior design and layout, comfort, space, ride. Loaded with features including Panoramic Glass Roof. Seats can be difficult to clean and the Chrome Grill shows water marks.

I ♥ i45!!! – We love it, we love it, we love it! There are so many great fancy features even though it is the active model, every thing about it is absolute perfection. Very sleek and quiet, can't here a thing except the crystal clear stereo. Very spacious inside the back seat, and that MASSIVE boot! There will not be any problems going in our holiday to fit… Read more

all our luggage. As big as it is, it is easy to clean the outside because it is silver. The inside is very classy with all the shiny black bits and such a smooth ride, the seats are very very comfy. We were looking at a Toyota Camry (boy do they have similar features) but inside the i45 it's just a lot more plus inside. This is the ultimate car, no doubt about it. Like how we can fold the mirrors in when squeezing in to our narrow garage. The style and the drive is very good.

Love the fancy dashboard how it glows all the time, and the automatic headlight switch. Loved the space, very stylish inside and out, indicator on mirror, fold in mirrors, just everything about it. Can't connect phone to stereo, but doesn't bother us too much.

Excellent car – I have had no problems in nearly 6 years of commuting freeways and country roads . Have got fuel use as low as6-9 ltre per 100 but usually around 7-8.5 very comfortable leather reverse sensors are fantastic. We have 2 i30s as well and very happy with Hyundai. Show details

Sleek reliable and spacious family car – This is a sleek looking, reliable and spacious family car. I have two children car seats in the back and a third person have sat in the middle before. But have to be a slender person though. The boot has plenty of space for a pram and my shopping. Love that it has so many airbags just for that peace of mind.  Show details

Best car for the price – I got it when it came out in 2011. Such an amazing value for he money. Moonroof, leather interior, seat warmer, navigation and sleek looks are killers. Mileage per tank is not the best but works good for 2400cc engine. 5 years warranty was peace of mind been great so far.  Show details

Engine cooked I45 – Driving along freeway No warning no nothing Hyundai I45 just stopped Only serviced mth earlier still oil in car, told I need a new engine 7.5k costs as much as the car. What are Hyundai doing about these issues? Show details

i45 motor cooked no warning – Driving along lost power steering and motor stopped got towed to mechanic to be told no oil in car. No warning light came on and have done less than 10k since last service. Motor now so noisy I can’t and won’t drive it need new motor. How does this even happen to a 6 year old car. I’ve never used oil between services what the hec  Show details

Drivers seat problems – Overall ok car. The driver's seat foam collapsed when the vehicle was 5 1/2 years old. Had to buy a full replacement seat from a wrecker as Hyundai have no replacement parts in stock and the warranty had expired (of course). Cheap to run though at less than 10 litres per 100km on average. Just be careful of the lack of parts as this may become a problem as vehicles age.  Show details

i45 seized motor and not the only one – Our engine seized at 82,000km. 6 months out of warranty and Hyundai Australia are sending us on a wild goose chase. I would give them 0 stars if I could. I am looking for others in the same situation. Please join our Facebook group 'i45 Owners Australia'. So that we can fight this together.  Show details

Engine seized 2 weeks after warranty at roughly 94000km – Was a great car, comfortable, powerful for a smaller car, smooth & great on cornering. Great boot space. But like others no leaks, no warning lights, no smoke from exhaust, quite & suddenly die on highway while doing 100km. RACQ said no oil & seized engine 5days later Hyundai service tells me seized engine $9600 to put new engine & sorry 2 weeks… Read more

out of 5 year warranty & extended warranty only will cover $2000. Dumped at wreckers not worth the trouble. Most serviced car I have had & least km done.

Seized engine at 80000kms – Always noise in the motor from day 1 was told it was the low profile tyres! Found it to have a lot of blind spots use oil without warning stopped in the middle of the road while driving! Then motor seized up ! Had to pay $7000 the warranty finished the day it seized and Hyundai wouldn't cover it as it missed its first service we had it serviced… Read more

with a mechanic who was qualified to service Hyundai 's Not happy with Hyundai will never buy one again nor would I recommend one to anyone !

Seized Engine at 110,000km – Wife complained that engine was noisey. Found oil level to be very low - no warning light present on instrument panel. Booked car in for service and:check. Branch Manager advised he had never heard knocking noise on a Hyundai before. I told him of oil consumption issue which he said seemed strange. Vehicle stopped dead in traffic the next morning… Read more

not 200m from the workshop that serviced it. Three mechanics pushed the vehicle into the workshop. Investigation found seized bottom end, suspected big end bearing failure. New motor supplied by Hyundai quoted at $8500. Used engine with 80000km has been found and workshop quoting $7000 approx installed. I am concerned the used engine will fail so have requested vehicle is towed home for further investigation of our options.

My wife loves the car. It is comfortable and stylish. I am hesitant to spend $7000 on a car to be worth $10-12000.

Potential issues with engine – Bought my car from Hyundai dealer as a demo of 2011 model in Feb 2012. Increased number of incidents being reported in Korea. I had the same issue and my car is in the service now for replacement of the entire engine costing me a heaps of money. According to the reports in Korea, the issue tends to occur when the mileage gets over 100,000 km or… Read more

slightly earlier. Excessive engine oil consumption with no external leakage. Excessive engine knocking noise and decreased power. My car is diagnosed 'piston ring damaged requiring a replacement of engine'. The customer care said now I am out of the warranty period. Bad experience...not impressed

This is one helluva car – I had a 2005 Honda Civic manual previously but now getting old and back pain and budgetary limits got me thinking for an automatic. I had my eye on the Elantra but then saw the i45. I got my keys yesterday and it's a 2012 i45 Premium with full entertainment system including sat nav, bluetooth, music, dvd video, cruise control and a lot of space.… Read more

The issue with new cars (including Hondas) is despite sitting higher I can't see the bonnet. For the value, this is miles better than any expensive counterpart and I am enjoying it. It definitely turn heads for sure. I do agree with another reviewer about the steering but I guess I have to get used to it. On smooth roads, it really is sublime but with bumps, it tends to very actively steer to either side.

All in all, a great family sedan and I couldn't be happier. I just hope Hyundai dealerships are equally supportive.

Hyundai i45, as good as it is sleek 2012 sedan – Thanks Hyundai for taking the time to have a look what everyone else is doing and add it to your vehicles. I have had this car now for 3 years and have driven it almost around the country. It has amazing fuel economy better than the guidelines suggest, maybe because I use 98octane I am not sure. It is comfortable with the best cup holders a girl… Read more

could ask for. I love the foot brake and robotic mirrors. All that is missing from the huge angled rear window is a wiper for those foggy mornings. This is definitely a head turner that looks way more than it cost, love it!

Nothing wrong with steering – get the best tyres instead of the cheapest and you wont have a problem. I have driven dozens of trucks and cars and the right tyres can make all the difference.

Krap – I traded a 07 Sonata for this heap of rubbish called an i45. I took it for a test drive and got 5.6k/l on the display. I liked the look of the car and the colour (Remington red). A few days later I had to travel some distance on the M4-M7-M2 and was aghast at the tyre noise from the road. Hopefully it is the cheap Khumo tyres fitted. I also found… Read more

the seats MOST uncomfortable after the armchairs in the Sonata. It also would do no better than 7.6k/l. I have also found that the front and rear windscreens are almost impossible to clean as they slope excessively steeply. The steering is totally dangerous as it will wonder without warning. Should be recalled for that if nothing else. I have also had 2 Getz's which were absolutely magic cars. The i45 has turned me right off Hyundai products.

My 45 – This car is awesome. Just got mine yesterday although I've always liked the shape and read many positive reviews on their performance. My wife and I were torn between an SUV that was also a great car (Holden Captiva) and the i45. After 24 hrs with the SUV and 15 mins with the Hyundai, there was a clear winner. Beautiful to look at, fast,… Read more

comfortable ride, space galore and highly economical.

If I have 1 criticism, it's that the 2012 version doesn't come with Bluetooth, yet these days that's an easy fix for under 400 bucks. Economical, sporty, quiet and spacious

Hyundai I45 Objective Assessment – On two occasions now I have hired an Hyundai I45 whilst in Qld. This review is based on those two rentals only. First one was 6 days and the second 12 days, so I did have a reasonable time to get used to this car. I must say that the external look of the car is impressive. Internally also quite impressive, but as I was to find out, there… Read more

were several items that were of concern to me. It should be mentioned that I am 189cm (6'2").

I found firstly that when driving with my hands at the normal 10-2 position as I turned the steering wheel to the left my elbow hit the centre console when I was just below the 9 o'clock position. This was in my view quite dangerous, as I had to move my hand off the steering wheel and reposition it. Simple fix by lowering the centre console a few cms. I also had a problem with the air conditioning, as I am very fair and my skin burns if any air is blown directly onto my face. The centre air conditioner outlets when fully down were still blowing air into my eyes and that could not be altered. The only way I could stop that was to close those outlets and use the outlets near the doors. My wife also had the same problem. This is a design fault that needs to be addressed. This vehicle also has very limited vision to the rear. My Fairlane has better rear vision that this car. I also noticed that when on freeways travelling at around 100km/h, both cars tended to wander. Holding the steering wheel straight the vehicle would move either to the left or right, and this became very annoying as one has to concentrate very hard to keep the vehicle on a straight line. I have driven several front wheel drive vehicles and most track straight, but these vehicles did not. I also express concern about the external rear view mirrors, as both are telescopic and tend to make vehicles appear further to the rear than they actually are. Internal centre mirror is excellent and shows correct rear distance from the car. I am one of those people who dislike keyless entry and operation. Why? Because I want to control the technology, rather than having the technology control me. Driving position although somewhat low for all inside the vehicle was reasonably comfortable and fuel consumption was excellent. This vehicle only had the 2 litre motor, and I considered this vehicle to be very underpowered for a car this size. Others have indicated that the 2.4 litre motor performs much better. I should also note that the boot space is exceptionally large.

Some of the things I have mentioned may not be of concern to others, but to me they were important enough for me to discard this vehicle as a potential people mover for my family. Overall, not a bad vehicle, but with a few minor changes, it could be a real winner. Looks and low fuel consumption. Underpowered, centre console too high, air conditioner controls not good enough, rear view mirrors deceptive, vehicle wanders.

I liked it so much, I bought one – Travelled 4,000 km in a Hyundai i45 2.4 auto whilst on holiday in WA. At first Thrifty gave us a Toyota Camry with only 10,000 km but the car was so uncomfortable and the seat had already been sat through that we returned it after half an hour. The only other car they had was a Hyundai i45. Never looked at a Hyundai before. What a revelation that… Read more ·  3

car was! We spent the next 2 weeks driving around WA looking at wildflowers and absolutely loved the car. It was comfortable, quick, reliable and rattle-free (even though it had done almost 50,000 km), quiet at speed and very fuel efficient. In fact we were so impressed by this car from Hyundai that we bought a new i45 Active when we got home. Acceleration, braking, comfort, quietness, suppleness of ride, fuel efficiency. Keep tyre pressure no higher than 33 psi and you will love the car.

Hyundai i45 Active MY11 – A great all round car. Contrary to some comments here, I have the 2.4 litre Active model, which as plenty of power for open road driving and overtaking. The rear passenger space is large for its class. I bought new and have done 30,000 trouble free kms. I prefer the interior to most other cars, ergonomic and soft plastics give a quality feel.… Read more ·  2

Other cars seem quite agricultural by comparison. The MY11 has improved handling. A good value package compared to most, with a 5 years warranty as well. Stylish, sleak sedan with a quality feel. 5 year warranty, massive internal cabin for its class. 2.4 engine has plenty of grunt. My kids sit quite low in the back, making visibility for them challenging.

2011, i45 Premium- Great Value but a couple of small things to tend to – Had my 2011 i45 Premium for 12 months. Great car but having a few issues such as: 1. 'AM' radio reception quite poor - will be booking it in for inspection and have seen in newspaper articles there may be a factory problem with antenna... Will be taking it in to be looked at. I hear antenna may have to be replaced (at no charge). 2. Sunroof… Read more ·  2

lining sticks every one of of ten opens. The roof opens, but not the fabric roof lining. Have to close and re-open again. Not a huge concern. Perhaps lube req'd.

3. Steering - biggest bug-bare at the moment. Extremely loose!! If I go over a small bump on road surface the steering wheel will shoot off to left or right. Can be testing just to maintain a straight line sometimes. Take my eyes off the road for a few seconds, and I find I've drifted half into the other lane. I really have to be holding onto wheel at all times with a firm grip as road camber / bump will send me straight into gutter. Wheel alignment is fine as on a straight and flat surface, no issue. Tyre pressures all the same too. Growing annoyance... I will raise it with Hyundai at up coming service.

Other than this list, I am very, very happy with the i45. I have driven many European vehicles and this is on par on some areas, and lacking in others, namely interior finishing (can tell its out of Asia).

I will be replacing the stereo unit with an aftermarket 7 inch, touch screen with GPS and Bluetooth. Disappointing that the USA market rec'd such a unit but not in Aust. With this upgrade, I'd find it hard to beat value for money for such a stylist looking car (int & ext). Two years in Aust and still turns heads.

If you're over 6'2" consider the steering wheel and seating position. Would be great if steering wheel had more telescopic pull as I compromise foot space a fraction to be closer to wheel.

Ride is softer than other large sized saloons- but Id prefer that than feeling every bump in the road. Similar to a 5 series BMW.

Cant see myself replacing this car for several years. With 5 year warranty, why would I...

Hope prospective buyers get some useful info from this review. Excellent boot space - easily fit 2x set of golf clubs (horizontally). Fold down seats - great. Power - heaps of it!! Back seat comfort - 1st class! Increased road noise with the Premium slick tyres - you get used to it! Very economical for the power return 2x memory seats - fantastic if your wife is also driving at times. Will be adding a square tow hitch for the complete package vehicle. As above

Excellent – We have the MY10 Premium, after 22 years of people movers we are finding this a great car. It handles well, is very comfortable & goes smoothly. We have done 10000km in 3 months with no issues at all. Well worth considering. Everything. It runs smoothly, is comfortable & has great leg room. The boot is spacious. Fuel economy is great, the display… Read more ·  1

on the dash shows your average l/km, it becomes a competition to see who can drive the most economically. Going from a V6 to a 4 means adapting to less power, but it still does what we need. The leather seats get rather hot when it has been in the sun here in Qld.

Hyundai i45 Premium – Purchased new April 2011. Great looking vehicle and comes with 5 full size 18" mag wheels, leather trim, sat/nav and blue tooth. For $39,000 you get a lot of car. 5 star safety rating, great ride and fuel economy, panoramic tinted glass roof with electric blinds. Superb instrument layout and drivers position, paddle shift 6 speed auto - smooth as… Read more ·  5

silk. Superb brakes and good handling.

Just turned over 6000 klm and have found the car to be a delight. Only complaints are a persitent rattle somewhere in the front near steering wheel and this remains unresolved at this time; the Auto volume control on the sound system does not appear to work and the fuel gauge will not pass the 75% mark even when fully fueled. If not for these small deficiencies I would have rated this vehicle as EXCELLENT. Excellent value for money, interior design and luxury feel; great street appeal, smooth auto box, confident brakes. A couple of small niggles - annoying rattle, fuel guage, sat nave very basic operation - no live updates, no advanced lane guidence.

Great car – Great car. Looks great and constantly get people saying how nice it is. Quality and sound insulation is very good. 2.4ltr in the Elite is adequate for needs but coming from a turbo powered car took some getting used to but it's definitely not slow. Have driven the i45 Active model as a hire car and would not recommend that model as the 2.0ltr is… Read more ·  1

too slow. Only Elite and Premium have the more powerful engine. Fuel consumption very good and auto is very smooth. Only negatives is it rolls a bit in corners and console plastic scratches easily. Already have a ix35 and would def buy another Hyundai. Great car overall. Style. Build quality. Fuel consumption 5 year warranty reliable. Body roll. Feels very large to drive due to 4cyl.

Amazing value for money, looks stunning, can't go wrong – I've owned my 2010 i45 Premium for nearly 2 years now and am very pleased with the vehicle. It represents great value for money, with many more standard features than competitors, more power, and a lower price tag. The panoramic moonroof is not found in any other mainstream medium sized vehicle in Australia. The styling also sold me on this car. A… Read more ·  1

car may drive like a dream but if it looks bland on the outside, what's the point? A 5-year warranty and 12 month (15,000km) servicing are icing on the cake. Stunning looks, amazing number of features, great engine and transmission. A little bit of road noise, may lack driving excitement for some.

Looks Good but Feels Cheap – Hired one of these recently for 4 days. Initially I was excited as the class I normally hire gets me a Toyota Camry (which I thought was boring up until now). The Hyundai certainly looks nice on the outside. The inside looks a bit like a cheap stereo from the 1980's. Lots of plastic in both black piano finish and brushed aluminum (plastic). … Read more

Where the Hyundai really fails is the totally underpowered engine. It needs at least another half litre of power.

The Camry is a close comparison price and size wise but the Toyota leaves the Hyundai for dead. Exterior looks Massively uder-powered

Good value for money, but how well is it screwed together? – I have run a fleet of cars for several years, and the i45 is a little like Russian roulette, if you get a bad one you get a bad one, and sadly it seems from my experience that one in 6 do go wrong within the first few thousand kms. Silly electrical faults which take lots of time to get right and makes me wonder just how good they have been put… Read more

together in Australians huge hunger to purchase the car. The steering is not responsive and my wife is actually giving back her i45 company car so hates it so much!

If purchasing go for a very long test drive and see if you find the steering to your liking? The features on the most basic model and pricing will send most of the opposition running for sure, but servicing costs are not cheap and overall the fuel usage not as fantastic as claimed unless you drive down a straight road at 80kph and don’t stop. Value, styling Faults, electrical issues

Can't judge a book by its cover ! – I too hired an i45 for two days. The car had only 2,000 km on the clock. First impressions, based on the fresh appearance, were great but after a 600 km drive I had a totally different opinion of the car. Road noise and harshness were very poor. The constant barrage of high frequencies was tiring on a long drive. This was surprisingly bad for a… Read more

modern car as these sort of issues should not get through product development. Build quality was also poor (echoing JD Power's rating)- the front bumper became detached at the side and the indicator lens on the driver's mirror was full of water. It took a long period, of honking customers at the servo, to find the fuel filler release which was, mysteriously, beneath the arm rest on the driver's door. Fuel economy (as indicated on the trip computer) was good and driveability was okay but, although these are totally different vehicles, it was a pleasure to get back into my Ford Territory. Fuel economy, fresh styling Build quality, road noise, harshness

A most reliable car no longer available in Australia has performed in a reliable manner for both short distance & long haul. Great value. Show details

I bought a 2011 I45 sedan a few days ago and the only problem I have is air-conditioning which is being fixed by seller Show details