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Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr

For The 1.2 is all the engine you need in the i20: peppy, flexible and refined, with low running costs. And, even though Classic is the most basic trim, it still has the full safety spec.

Against This is a car you could happily live with, and there's not much wrong with it. However, the extra kit on the higher Comfort trim is certainly appealing - and not much dearer.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

We think there's no need to buy a more powerful engine, but we reckon there are a few holes in the standard spec. Spend a little more to get the next trim up, Comfort.

Key facts

0–60mph: 12.9 secs
Top speed: 103 mph
Average mpg: 54.3
Tank range: 538 miles

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View the whole Hyundai i20 Hatchback range

Cheaper

Hatchback 1.2 Classic 3dr
£9,340
Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr
£9,800
Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 3dr
£10,160
Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 5dr
£10,620
Hatchback 1.4 Comfort 3dr
£10,670
Hatchback 1.4 Comfort 5dr
£11,130
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 74 Comfort 3dr
£11,180
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 74 Comfort 5dr
£11,640
Hatchback 1.4 Style 5dr
£12,050
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 89 Style 5dr
£13,070

More expensive

Hatchback 1.2 Classic 3dr
£9,340
Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr
£9,800
Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 3dr
£10,160
Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 5dr
£10,620
Hatchback 1.4 Comfort 3dr
£10,670
Hatchback 1.4 Comfort 5dr
£11,130
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 74 Comfort 3dr
£11,180
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 74 Comfort 5dr
£11,640
Hatchback 1.4 Style 5dr
£12,050
Hatchback 1.4 CRDi 89 Style 5dr
£13,070

The Hyundai i20 Hatchback full review Read in full

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Peppy 1.2 petrol is the pick
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Secure and comfortable
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Pretty quiet for a supermini
Buying & Owning
5 out of 5 stars
Cheap to buy and run
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Sturdy but dull
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Safety is a strong point
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Driving position is too high
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Fine on both counts
Equipment
5 out of 5 stars
Stacked with kit

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Of the various engines available in the i20, you're best off with the entry-level 77bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine. It feels very peppy for a small engine, and there's good flexibility, too. If you're after a gutsier petrol engine, you can also choose a 98bhp 1.4.

Entry-level Classic cars come with air-conditioning, remote central locking and electric front windows, but we'd recommend stepping up to Comfort spec – you'll get masses of kit, including alloys, electric rear windows, steering wheel-mounted controls and a cable to hook up your MP3 player.

Style models get luxuries such as half-leather seats, a leather steering wheel, front foglights and climate control. For all that, though, one of the biggest attractions must be that the i20, like all Hyundais, comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.