4 Most Reliable and Fuel Efficiency Hyundai Cars to Buy in Nigeria in 2024

• When looking for your next Hyundai vehicle, reliability matters. 
• There are several Hyundai vehicles in Nigeria but not all of them are as reliable as you’d imagine.
• We have carefully selected the top four reliable Hyundai cars for car buyers in Nigeria in 2024.

While fuel efficiency and safety top the list of what buyers typically look for in a new car, reliability is also important. After all, no one wants to spend much of their money or time taking the car to the repair shop when they could be using it instead. Brands like Toyota, Honda, and even Hyundai are all popular options. Here are the four most reliable Hyundai models.

1. The Hyundai Accent

According to experts, the Hyundai Accent has a near-perfect reliability rating. Out of 21 vehicles in the subcompact car segment, the Accent ranks fifth for several reasons. One is how many times you’ll need to take the vehicle in for an unscheduled repair, with the car averaging 0.2 times a year.

In comparison, other subcompact cars average 0.3 times a year, while the average frequency for all car models is 0.4 times annually. The probability of a major repair is 8% compared to an 11% average for vehicles in the same market segment and 12% for all vehicles.

The Accent was discontinued after the 2022 model year to cater to an expanding SUV lineup from the manufacturer. However, the final model year came with a 1.6-liter inline-four engine capable of 120 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque.

2. The Hyundai Elantra 

The standard available engine of the Hyundai Elantra is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that can produce 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. However, you can also get a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine capable of 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque or a hybrid option using the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The hybrid engine doesn’t produce as much horsepower at 139 hp, but it’ll save you at the pump.

Regarding reliability, it comes just behind the Elantra GT on RepairPal’s rankings. Buyers still have to make the same 0.3 visits to the repairman annually. Also, like the Elantra GT, the chances of needing significant repairs are 9%. 

3. The Hyundai Tucson SUV

Even with lower reliability than the first three models, the Hyundai Tucson ranks 5th in the compact SUV segment out of 26 options. The probability of major issues for this model is 10%, whereas the average for compact SUVs is 11%.

If you bought this car, you’d still have to make fewer trips to the repair shop annually than other compact SUV owners. However, you’d spend $95 less due to fewer major repairs.

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson comes with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 187 hp or a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with the potential of 226 hp or 261 hp, depending on whether you get the hybrid or plug-in hybrid. According to Car and Driver, AWD is standard with the electrified variants, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

4. The Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata competes with 23 others in the mid-size car segment and ranks fifth for overall reliability. You can get the 2023 Hyundai Sonata with fuel and hybrid engine options. Petrol engines include a 2.5-litre four-cylinder producing 191 hp, a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 180 hp, and a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder pushing 290 hp. As for the hybrid engine, it’s a 2.0L four-cylinder that puts out 192 hp with up to 52 mpg.

Conclusion

It may be hard to believe in Hyundai car’s reliability. But it’s 2023, and the Korean automaker has grown significantly since its early days. Now, you have 10-plus years of the most reliable Hyundai models to choose from.