Hyundai Xcent review, road test

Hyundai does its homework well with intense market research prior to developing a new car. The Xcent is proof of this approach, because it offers buyers almost all that they could want from a compact sedan. Its well-proportioned design and sizeable boot are just the start. You also get a well-equipped, high-quality cabin that is comfy, so long as you don’t routinely travel with five on board. Both petrol and diesel engines are also well suited to urban settings, and the light controls help here as well. Refinement is good and, to be honest, theres little room for serious complaint.Its only the unexciting driving experience and the diesels lack of punch that work against the Xcent, really. If those aspects dont bother you much, the well-priced Xcent makes a really fine choice of compact sedan. Lets hope Hyundai can meet the demand, because the Xcent has the makings of a big seller.