5 Best Obd2 Scanner For Kia & Hyundai (Complete Review)

I like complete solutions, and you won’t find a more complete OBD II compatible scanner that works well with your Kia or Hyundai built car, truck or SUV. The large friendly touchscreen, tough-as-nails construction, and easy to use interface make this an ideal shop or home garage solution for diagnosing engine trouble and re-programming or re-tuning various internal engine performance functions

The variety of connectors and features you can use on the G2 is similarly staggering. Add to that the ability to upgrade firmware and software via Wifi like a smartphone or tablet, and you’ve got a high quality diagnostic tool that keeps itself current on the latest vehicles and trouble codes all by itself. There’s nothing I’d rather have in my shop than a G2.

Okay, so as awesome as this scanner tool is, I do have a few caveats. First, it’s a little on the bulky side.

That does make it much more durable and resistant to shocks and drops, but it’s also fairly heavy to lug around the shop compared to an ordinary tablet.

Additionally, while the multiple connector kit is included if you get the complete pro package, buying it separately adds significant costs. It makes an already prohibitively expensive device even more expensive.

I also wish it came with a Bluetooth dongle connector so I’d be more free to move around the shop or to use the scanner tool with a car on a dynamometer. As much as they do include in the pro kit, you still have to buy the Bluetooth dongle separately.

This compact and efficient machine is a joy to use around the shop. It feels great in the hand, and can stand to plenty of drops and shocks without any issues. I also prefer the Android OS over Windows CE in terms of ease of use and software stability.

When you are working around the shop, there are few things more annoying than a constantly rebooting scanner tool. The WiFi connectivity also makes it easy to keep your database up to date, and you can set the device to handle all updates automatically, too.

My favorite feature by far though is the Auto Vin lookup capability. Punch in the VIN for any vehicle, and it will pull up that car’s OBD profile instantly. This can be a huge time saver, especially when you are working on a newer model car.

Connectivity is my chief complaint with this particular scan tool. WiFi is all well and good, but this device doesn’t have Bluetooth for use with wireless connectivity accessories. If you want to use this device while your car is on a dynamometer, you better have a nice long cable.

I’m also not a fan of the screen on this model: I’ve seen clearer and easier to read touchscreen controls on much less expensive models. Lastly, this device isn’t exactly slow, but I did notice a bit of a delay when connecting and reading the car data.

It’s not a big deal, but when business is booming and you’ve got a backlog of cars to get to that day, the delay can be a little frustrating.

It doesn’t get any simpler than this scanner, and that’s why I love it as a home garage scanner for use with Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs. Plug it in, turn it on, and get a complete report with just a few quick taps of the buttons.

While it may not offer the ability to program and tune onboard systems, the ability to find out what’s wrong with your engine and other systems in your vehicle is still a fantastic resource to have in your shop or at home.

I would not recommend this for pro shop usage for a multitude of reasons. First, it can only work with Hyundai and Kia cars, so if you own or drive anything else this is not the scanner tool for you.

Additionally, if you need to do more than reset codes and read diagnostic info, this device isn’t built for much more than those two functions.

Last but not least, you don’t have the ability to reconfigure engine systems to suit your preferred specifications.

I like a no-frills scanner tool I can carry around with me all day. Tablet style super-OBD II scan tools are cool and offer more features, but there’s a lot to be said for the convenience of the Creader VII+ and its small footprint.

You also get much better value right out of the box compared to similarly price models. You can take it out, charge it up, and you’re ready to roll. No extra accessories to buy, nothing to pick up later you didn’t realize wasn’t included.

Best of all, despite being push-button operated, the interface is simple and easy to read in any lighting. It’s not as flashy or capable as the big tablet models, but it’s definitely a step up from standard pocket scan tools.

So, I have few complaints about this particular scanner, but there are a few things I’d change. First, Bluetooth can be installed in just about anything now, and the technology continues to get cheaper.

I’d love this scan tool more if it could be connected to a Bluetooth OBD II dongle. Then I wouldn’t need to worry about the extension cable coming unplugged or getting caught in the doors.

Additionally, the display is bright and easy to read, but it’s still pretty small, and my eyes don’t work like they used to. Something with a larger LCD would definitely be ideal for me.

There’s a lot to love about this scanner, and while it’s not as pocket sized as some it has a ton of features no mechanic wants to be without. It’s compatible with many makes and models as is, and you can get additional plug adapters if you need them.

Live readings, live graphing, easy to read stats and metrics, and the ability to update it via Bluetooth using a Windows computer all make it an excellent choice for keeping in your home shop or your place of business. I also think the illuminated DIN connector for the OBD II port is a genius idea.

Not a lot to dislike here, but I will say that having WiFi would be a nice future option, and a rechargeable battery pack would be nice to have as well. A fresh set of batteries lasts a while, but when you run out of batteries and  the meter is dead it's a pain.