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Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    4 out of 5 stars

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19 reader reviews for Hyundai i10 Hatchback.

  • 1.2 Classic 5dr

    Ken Walker , . Date: 03/02/2013
    • Overall verdict
      3 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      45

    My car

    Traded in a 3 yr old Corsa for my '62-plate i10 but wished I hadn't. Positives: quite a lot of car for the money, 5 door practicality, comfortable enough, USB socket on stereo, air-con, £20 pa Road Tax, cheaper insurance than my Corsa despite being in a higher group, good performance for the type of car, bought car with a 3 year/35k service pack from dealer for £350, so hopefully no unexpected bills. Negatives: delivered with scratches on dashboard and stereo (dealer's fault, not car), OSR passenger door misaligned from new and rear edge sits about 3mm pround of the rest of the bodywork (appears to be factory build issue), best mpg is 48 so far, VERY ANNOYING over-revving when changing gear - seems from forums that it's a common problem. Dealer didn't want to acknowledge issue, but I hated the way the car drove and was seriously considering selling it on after only a few months. Read an answer from a Hyundai Technician on an internet forum of a software update that would solve the issue, and after badgering them about it, they eventually uploaded the update (Update No: HFE12-14-E280-PA) and car now drives like a normal car! Had had a few strange noises and burning smells from the clutch/transmission so hope any problems materialise within the clutch 20k mile warranty. Bought after numerous positive reccommendations on the Honest John website but wished I hadn't. A career change later this year will give me the opportunity to sell it at 1 yr old and I won't miss it.

  • 1.2 Classic 5dr

    Tom Munro Date: 17/02/2012
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      42

    My car

    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 improved. Although economy isn't brilliant (38-45mpg after 3000 miles), the engine is smoother and quieter than the non-VVT equipped motor previously. Power and torque are improved and delivery is more consistent with fewer flat spots. As with my previous model, visibility is excellent, tax is even cheaper and the car cruises well on the motorway and is perky enough round town. A retrograde step is the move from disks to drum brakes on the rear wheels. The car doesn't stop as well but rear wheels remain clean, which saves valeting time. Overall, there is room for improvement but this is one of the cheapest cars on the market to buy and run and provides a decent all round package.

  • 1.2 Active 5dr

    richard Horn , West Yorkshire . Date: 12/01/2012
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      45

    My car

    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 this car comfortably. The equipment level is amazing with air con, 4 electric windows, alloys, fogs,and remote central locking plus I can control my ipod via the stereo controls now that I have spent £15 on a special cable. I think the car looks really dinky, sporty and cute in white. The dashboard plastics and seat material seem very cheap, but they do appear to be tough, which is really more important, as I hope to eventually pass this car onto my eldest when he learns to drive in 5 or 6 years. The gear change is easy with a well placed gear stick, and the steering is lite. Its perfect for my commute to work and back. The boot is small, but OK for about 4 shopping bags, and on a big shop with the kids I can put the split fold rear seat down flat for extra boot space while still seating 4. Road tax of £20 is fabulous, and fuel economy seems decent so far, though fingers crossed it will improve with more miles. I seem to get 300 miles on a £35 full tank round town. Finally, I'm glad to have a spare wheel rather than a repair kit like my husbands s-max. Having paid £7500 for this car brand new, I can't see any real competition for it. We looked at the C1, Panda and 500 and all seat only 4 and can't touch it on kit. This is a great car for the money.

  • 1.2 Comfort 5dr

    Paul Scott , Surrey . Date: 07/12/2011
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      51

    My car

    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 car, particularly at the price, though the cabin is a little like being cocooned in hard black plastic. I don't like the wheels - those alloys are impossible to keep clean with their narrow slots. The ride is a little jittery too, and it's impossible to pull away smoothly with the juddery clutch, although I heard there was a fix for that and it only occurs on the earliest versions of the 1.2. My car also had a wheel bearing failure at 8000 miles - not good, Hyundai, though obviously it was fixed under warranty. The headlamp adjusters whirr constantly behind the dash which is clearly a fault, but I never bothered to get it fixed. Oh - and the aux-in socket has intermittant loss of contact, so I couldn't play my MP3 player through the audio. Anyway, faults aside the car was quite good fun to drive and the 1.2 engine is nippy for suburban driving, although it will run out of legs when you accelerate to motorway speeds. The latest facelifted version (mine was a 58 plate) is much better looking and holds its own amongst any of the European competitors. And while we're on the subject of the competition - where else would you buy a car this much fun, this well equipped, and with a 5 year warranty? OK, Kia....

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