For The engine is clean and frugal, yet still gives you impressively perky performance. The Hyundai i10 1.2 Active is cheap to buy, cheap to run and nice to drive. Very well equipped, too.
Against Like all versions of the i10, it could do with more security kit, and you have to pay extra for stability control.
The Hyundai i10 1.2 Active is cracking version of a cracking little car, but we’d go for cheaper Classic trim. Still a lot of talent for not much cash, though, so this i10 is superb value for money.
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine in the Blue model grabs the headlines thanks to fuel economy of 67.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 99g/km – meaning zero road tax or congestion charge.
However, we reckon the four-cylinder 1.2 is a better bet. It’s more flexible, still returns 61.4mpg, and only costs £20 per year in road tax. Critically, it costs much less than the Blue, and you’ll have to drive well over 100,000 miles before the 1.0-litre engine’s superior fuel economy repays you.
Blue and Classic models have essentials like air-con, electric front windows, and a CD player with USB port. Indeed, the 1.2 Classic is our favourite. We’d understand if you went for Active, though - it adds remote locking, alloys and powered rear windows for just a few hundred quid. Range-topping Style cars come with loads of kit, but cost more than an i10 should.
Whichever version you buy, you’ll enjoy a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty with roadside assistance thrown in.
This, my second I10, is a better all round proposition than the 1.2 Classic Mark 1 that preceeded it. Fit, finish, paintwork and equipment is much…
I bought this car in October and have done nearly 1000 miles so far. I have 3 children aged 6,10 and 12, and a 6'3" husband and we can all fit in…
I've just sold this car after nearly 3 years of ownership, so I've got to know it quite well! The equipment level is really good for this class of…
Just recently purchased a facelifted version of the I10 Classic in Metallic Grey for £6995. Wht a cracking little car. High quality build, very…