Hyundai insurance groups
Quick answer
Hyundai spans from the i10, which starts at the very bottom of the 1–50 scale and is a perennial first-car recommendation, up to the Tucson in the low twenties. It's a range with no genuine performance flagship, which keeps the top end unusually modest.
Typical group range here
Groups 1–25
Typical annual estimate*
£175–£920
*Estimate only, not a quote — driver aged 30–49, medium-risk postcode, comprehensive cover. The midpoint (13) sits in the low band. How we calculate this.
Cheapest Hyundai models
| Model | Typical group range | Band | Typical cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i10 | 1–9 | Very low | from £175 |
| Hyundai Kona | 12–22 | Low | from £365 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 13–25 | Low | from £380 |
| Hyundai ix35 | 14–21 | Low | from £400 |
*Estimate only, not a quote — based on the lowest trim in each model's range.
How much does it cost to insure a Hyundai?
There is no single Hyundai insurance cost, because the range covers groups 1 to 25. So what is the average cost to insure a Hyundai? Across the models we cover it works out at roughly £415 a year for a driver aged 30–49 on comprehensive cover, with the cheapest entry trims near £220 and the highest-rated derivatives near £735. That average Hyundai car insurance cost is a midpoint rather than a prediction: it tells you where the brand sits against others, not what you will pay.
So is Hyundai expensive to insure? No — Hyundai is one of the cheaper mainstream brands to cover. How much does a Hyundai cost to insure in practice? That depends almost entirely on which one: the Hyundai i10 is the cheapest model here, starting at group 1, while the Hyundai Tucson reaches group 25 at the top of its range. That gap matters far more than the badge, which is why a model-by-model comparison beats any brand-level average.
Treat these as comparison figures rather than a Hyundai car insurance price you can hold us to. The average cost of Hyundai car insurance in your own case will also depend on your age, postcode, mileage, claims history and excess, and for an actual Hyundai car insurance quote you will need to price the exact derivative. The fastest way to know which derivative you are looking at is to check the registration.
Compare it against the rest of the market in the insurance group prices table, or see how the group affects your premium across age bands. For everything outside the car, read what affects car insurance price.
A range without a hot hatch tax
Most mainstream brands have one or two models that climb into the thirties because of performance. Hyundai's volume range largely doesn't, and that matters: the gap between the cheapest and most expensive Hyundai to insure is far narrower than the equivalent gap at Ford or Volkswagen. If you want predictability, that's a genuine advantage.
The i10's first-car credentials
The i10 earns its reputation. It combines one of the lowest entry groups available with a long warranty and a dealer network that keeps repairs straightforward — the combination that drives a low rating rather than just a low price tag. The N Line trim is the one to watch, adding several groups for styling rather than meaningful extra performance.
How these ratings are set
Every figure here comes from the same ABI/Thatcham 1–50 scale used across the site — there is no separate scale for a body style or a brand. See how insurance groups are decided for the rating factors behind each number, or car insurance groups explained for the wider picture. For model ranges launched since August 2024, check our Vehicle Risk Rating guide — those cars are increasingly rated on a different framework.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai is cheapest to insure?
The i10 in entry trim, which sits in the lowest groups on the scale. See the table on this page for the full range.
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Sources & further reading
- Thatcham Research — The motor insurers' automotive research centre. Co-runs the Group Rating Panel that sets UK insurance groups, and publishes the Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) framework.
- Association of British Insurers (ABI) — The trade body for UK insurers. Co-runs the Group Rating Panel behind the 1–50 insurance group scale.
- DVLA — Get vehicle information — The official GOV.UK service for vehicle details by registration. Our checker uses the DVLA's Vehicle Enquiry Service API, the same underlying record.