For This model's emissions put it in a lower tax band than the petrol cars. And, the fuel economy is excellent, while Style trim brings a touch of luxury, including climate control.
Against Given how much extra this model costs over the petrol i20s, there's no way you'll recoup that in lower fuel bills - especially as the petrol engines aren't that much less frugal.
What Car? says
This 89bhp diesel may look an attractive proposition, but the sums just don't add up because it's much too costly to buy.
What Car? readers say
4.4
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Cheaper
- Hatchback 1.2 Classic 3dr - £9,995
- Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr - £10,595
- Hatchback 1.2 Active 3dr - £10,945
- Hatchback 1.2 Active 5dr - £11,595
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDi 75PS Blue 5dr - £11,795
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDi 75PS Classic 5dr - £11,795
- Hatchback 1.4 Active 5dr - £12,095
- Hatchback 1.2 Style 5dr - £12,345
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDI 75PS Active 5dr - £12,795
- Hatchback 1.4 Style 5dr - £13,095
- Hatchback 1.4CRDi 90PS Blue Drive Active 5dr - £13,495
- Hatchback 1.4 CRDI 90PS Style 5dr - £14,295
More expensive
- Hatchback 1.2 Classic 3dr - £9,995
- Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr - £10,595
- Hatchback 1.2 Active 3dr - £10,945
- Hatchback 1.2 Active 5dr - £11,595
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDi 75PS Blue 5dr - £11,795
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDi 75PS Classic 5dr - £11,795
- Hatchback 1.4 Active 5dr - £12,095
- Hatchback 1.2 Style 5dr - £12,345
- Hatchback 1.1 CRDI 75PS Active 5dr - £12,795
- Hatchback 1.4 Style 5dr - £13,095
- Hatchback 1.4CRDi 90PS Blue Drive Active 5dr - £13,495
- Hatchback 1.4 CRDI 90PS Style 5dr - £14,295
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Of the various engines available in the Hyundai i20, you're best off with the entry-level 83bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine. It feels peppy for a small engine, and there's good flexibility, too. If you're after a gutsier petrol engine, choose the 98bhp 1.4.
Entry-level Classic cars come with air-conditioning, remote central locking and electric front windows, and that’s enough for it to be our favourite. Active spec adds alloys, electric rear windows, Bluetooth and front foglights, while Style models get luxuries such as automatic lights and wipers, climate control and a reversing camera that’s integrated into the rear-view mirror.
One of the biggest attractions is that the i20, like all Hyundais, comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Reader test team says:
Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.1 CRDi 75PS Blue 5dr
I have had problems with the start stop (IGS) firstly was told the battery needed overnight charging-why I drive 60+ miles a day. Sometimes the IGS…
3
out of 5 stars
Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.2 Edition 5dr
1.2 Edition Had car 2yrs and 28500 miles. The 1.2 petrol is a decent engine around town and is good on the motorway too (for a car in its class). Road…
4
out of 5 stars
Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 5dr
I have owned this car for six weeks now and I cannot fault it, everything about the drive is positive, the driving position is excellent and the power…
5
out of 5 stars
Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.2 Comfort 5dr
Purchased in January under VAT fee offer to replace ageing Corsa. Primary reason was for ESP which was not available on older cars at same price.Very…
5
out of 5 stars
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Hyundai i20 Hatchback 1.2 Classic 5dr
This is our pick of the i20 range. There's no need to buy a more powerful engine, and Classic trim provides most of the kit you really need at a bargain price.
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