HYUNDAI I10 HATCHBACK REVIEW

For An awful lot of car for not much cash. The i10 is good to drive, cheap to run, well equipped and impressively spacious for a city car.

Against The eco-focused Blue model doesn’t make financial sense for those who live outside London, and there could be a wee bit more security kit provided.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The i10 is one of the best city cars out there, and it’s also one of the cheapest to buy and run. It doesn’t get much better that that for buyers on a budget.

Reader review rating

4.130435

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
1.2 is the pick
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Comfy but controlled
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Both engines are impressive
Buying & Owning
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing value for not much money
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Five-year warranty says it all
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
Acceptable on a car this cheap
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Simple and comfy on most versions
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Great for a city car
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest Classic trim is the pick

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There are 4 Hyundai i10 versions available

Hyundai i10 Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr	£8,345	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Hyundai i10 Hatchback 1.2 Active 5dr	£8,945	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Hyundai i10 Hatchback 1.0 Blue 5dr	£9,345	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hyundai i10 Hatchback 1.2 Style 5dr	£9,495	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

Hyundai i10 Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr

This version has price on its side, yet still comes with a decent amount of kit. That makes it our favourite version.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.