Blue Hyundai I40 available in Edinburgh for £4,995.

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Offering buyers stacks of standard kit and low-running costs at a bargain price might work in the small car market, but going up against the likes of the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia is a completely different challenge altogether. The estate car market is a lucrative area, due to all the company car drivers, and this is where Hyundai hopes its i40 Tourer can start making some serious impact.Not only is the boot impressive but there's also a huge amount of room for all rear passengers, who will be able to stretch out in comfort. Even as Hyundai continues to up its game, it still hasn't lost sight of the core values that have brought it to the attention of UK customers – affordable and reliable motoring. All versions come with a huge amount of kit, while the two diesel engines offer inexpensive running cost. Written by Chris Ebbs Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019 The i40 has not yet been crash tested by governing body Euro NCAP. With safety features including stability control, hill assist, emergency stop signal, ABS and seven airbags you can expect this car to perform well should the worst happen. There's masses of room in the i40, even with two taller people in the front of the car there's enough legroom for six-foot plus rear passengers to be comfortable. Boot space is even more impressive with 553 litres of room on offer with the seats in place – that's bigger than both the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia. Drop the two rear seats and this expands to a mammoth 1719 litres. Unfortunately the rear seats don't fold completely flat, making it a little more difficult for hauling around longer items. Despite the sloped roof styling, the boot lip is a reasonable height that should make hauling heavier items in the back straightforward. The glovebox and centre storage are both good sizes so you will have no problem stashing things away, while there are plenty of smaller cubbies around the cabin for smaller items.While the ix35 bought the manufacturer up to scratch with its European counterparts, the i40 has moved the game on that little bit further. All dials and buttons are easy to find and use, while the flowing dash design gives the inside of the car that little extra stylish touch it needs to take on the competition. One criticism though is that the array of materials used makes everything look a bit too busy. Some of the plastics are disconcertingly shiny, but this is mixed in with the more upmarket feeling stuff and doesn't cause too many problems. There's plenty of adjustment in the front seats, so getting in to a comfortable spot should be easy. Even at its lowest point the driver's seat felt a little too high, however, while there was limited reach and height movement for the steering wheel. The front seats are comfortable enough for long journeys although the side bolstering could be better to hold you in round tighter corners. All vehicles are subject to a £200 non refundable deposit. Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.