Volvo cars is now actually owned by Geely, the Chinese maker who also make London cabs, depends if you think it is thus a better or prestige brand.

A 2014/5 Hyundai will have manufacturer's warranty till 2019/2020, unlimited mileage (provided all servicing has been done to Hyundai specifications, check history and invoices)

You'd have to drive both and see what you think. I'm biased - I had a 2011 V60 D3 (163bhp) and liked it very much. The engine is a cracker, with real grunt and go, and economical too. So much more characterful than the 4-cylinder motors in its rivals (and even compared with the new Volvo 4-cylinder diesel). But the car would be out of its 3-year warranty, so you're largely on your own, although the new S/V60 Volvos are pretty reliable.

The Hyundai, if bought from one of its main dealers will have the balance of the warranty and I'm sure is a good car.

Depends what you want, really.

Even though, like Craig, I have a V60, I'd go for the Hyundai if I were you, as (assuming the prices are correct) it's quite a bit newer, and will have some warranty remaining.

The R-Design doesn't look very different from the ordinary V60, and has mostly the same range of engines so don't spend extra on one if you do go for the Volvo.

Edited by Avant on 26/08/2016 at 01:10