Alternatives

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/picanto/hatchback/used-review/n926">Kia Picanto</a>&nbsp;is a very similar car to the i10; they&nbsp;share engines and other mechanical parts. The major benefit with going for the Kia is that it had a longer seven-year warranty from new, compared with the five-year cover for the Hyundai.

It may have been on sale for quite a while, but the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/up/hatchback/used-review/n794">Volkswagen Up</a>&nbsp;is still a really good value car choice. It drives really well, has a comfortable ride&nbsp;and is pretty spacious inside. It doesn't have a handy touchscreen infotainment system, though, and examples from 2020 onwards do without automatic emergency braking.

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Ownership cost

Our recommendations

What is it like?

Reliability

No recalls have been issued so far for this generation of i10, but we'll update this section if any are announced.&nbsp;

The current i10 finished sixth out of 19 cars in the small car class in our latest What Car? Reliability Survey.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/hyundai">Hyundai</a>&nbsp;as a brand ranked a very impressive seventh&nbsp;out of 32&nbsp;car makers in the same 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-brands/n23418">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>.

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Hatchback

Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.

Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.

As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

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The latest Hyundai i10 is spacious, quiet, comfortable&nbsp;and good value when bought second-hand.

Used Hyundai i10 2020-present

<h3>MPG</h3>

There's not much difference in terms of fuel economy between the different engine options. The turbocharged 1.0 is the best, at 52.3mpg, and&nbsp;the non-turbocharged version is the 'worst' with 50.4mpg. The 1.2 sits somewhere in between at 51.4 mpg.

<h3>Road tax (VED)</h3>

All examples will be charged the current flat-rate fee for&nbsp;annual car tax, which currently stands at £180&nbsp;per year. This applies to all petrol and diesel cars. To find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2021-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a>.

<h3>Servicing</h3>

No Hyundai i10 of this generation is old enough yet to qualify for the cheaper servicing that the brand offers for cars over five years of age, but you can set up a&nbsp;service plan&nbsp;online to help spread the cost of maintenance.&nbsp;

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If you're looking for a tiny town car that offers more civilised motoring on a sensible budget, the Hyundai i10 is an ideal candidate because it's relatively spacious, comes with a smart-looking interior, a great infotainment system and it rides and drives more impressively than plenty of bigger, pricier cars.

Prices start at around £10,000 for an early one. This kind of cash will get you a 2020 model in SE Connect trim, sporting the 66bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine.&nbsp;For similar cars that are less than a year old, expect to pay upwards of £11,000.&nbsp;If you're&nbsp;after a&nbsp;higher trim and engine specification, such as a 2023&nbsp;99bhp 1.0-litre car in N Line trim,&nbsp;you'll need to&nbsp;up your budget to around £13,000. All examples&nbsp;should have minimal mileage.&nbsp;

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<h3>Engine</h3>

The most powerful 99bhp 1.0 engine is available only on the more expensive N Line model, and this isn't worth the extra expense. Most should find the 66bhp 1.0 to be sufficient, but we&nbsp;prefer the 84bhp 1.2, because it's a bit more capable on&nbsp;motorway journeys.

<h3>Specification</h3>

Unless you desperately need the most powerful engine or a heated seat and steering wheel to keep you warm in winter, the mid-range SE Connect version will do nicely. That way, you'll get the 8.0in infotainment screen that allows you to connect your smartphone.

Our favourite Hyundai i10&nbsp;1.2 SE Connect

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Clever interior space </li> <li>Quiet and comfortable ride </li> <li>Good visibility </li> <li>Plenty of safety tech </li> <li>Low running costs </li> <li>Outstanding value for money</li></ul>

City cars are all about diminutive size and manoeuvrability because they invariably spend most of their time on our increasingly crowded urban streets.

They do need to be big enough for a couple of adults, with back seats that’ll suffice for occasional use by people – or as a dumping ground for a couple of large shopping bags – but they must also be small enough to nip in and out of traffic, and squeeze into tight parking spaces.

Out-and-out acceleration isn’t crucial, but there must be enough oomph in the lower gears to scoot into gaps that appear in the traffic. Running costs should be low, too.

Fortunately there’s never been a better line-up of city cars on offer. Kia's Picanto mixes a neat, functional interior with tidy handling and a surprisingly big boot, while the Skoda Citigo and Suzuki Celerio are cheaper and even more frugal.

City

Most examples will still be within the Hyundai franchised dealer network, so all the usual issues with dents, scratches&nbsp;and scuffed alloy wheels should&nbsp;have been taken care of.&nbsp;

It's amazing how fast the little ones grow up. We generally expect&nbsp;city cars to be pretty cramped inside, but this latest <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i10/hatchback/review/n49">Hyundai i10</a> is a bit longer than most&nbsp;and is therefore practical enough to carry adults in the back. What's more, buying a used example could save you thousands compared with springing for a new one, making it a very sensible proposition.

The i10 offers a choice of&nbsp;two&nbsp;1.0-litre petrol engines in&nbsp;66bhp&nbsp;non-turbo or&nbsp;99bhp turbocharged forms, the latter&nbsp;available only in N Line models. There's also an 83bhp 1.2 petrol that's a bit more capable at higher speeds on the motorway. All engines&nbsp;have a five-speed manual, but the 66bhp 1.0 and 83bhp 1.2 can also be had with a&nbsp;five-speed <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/which-type-of-automatic-gearbox-should-i-buy/n17022#3">automated manual</a>.&nbsp;

All i10s come well equipped; entry-level SE models come with air-con, cruise control, Bluetooth, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-aeb-and-how-does-it-work/n3283">automatic emergency braking (AEB)</a> and lane-keeping assistance. SE Connect has 15in alloy wheels and an 8.0in touchscreen inside that's got&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a>&nbsp;smartphone mirroring, along with a reversing camera. The sporty-looking N Line version has sharper interior and exterior styling, while the top-of-the-range Premium has larger, 16in alloys, heated front seats and steering wheel, and rear privacy glass.

The entry-level engine is peppy enough in town, but the larger engine is better if you regularly venture outside the city limits. That being said, the 99bhp 1.0 is even better still, and also bogs down less when accelerating away from a standstill compared with the non-turbo cars, making it easier to get on with in heavy traffic.

On the move, the i10 is perfectly pleasant to drive, with precise steering that's just as adept when&nbsp;slotting into tight parking spaces as it is scooting around corners at speed. Grip levels are high, and even better than those of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/picanto/hatchback/used-review/n926">Kia Picanto</a> in the wet. Refinement is&nbsp;pretty good for such a dinky car, even at a motorway cruise, plus the ride is more composed and forgiving than can be said of some far larger and more expensive cars.

Where the i10 shines is in interior space;&nbsp;not only can it seat five if necessary, but there's enough room for six-footers&nbsp;to fit behind front seat occupants of a similar height. The driving position is also a pleasant surprise, because despite the lack of steering wheel reach adjustment (typical among city cars), there's enough adjustability to allow you to&nbsp;find&nbsp;a posture that won't have you feeling uncomfortable on a big trip.

Boot capacity is one of the best in the class, although you will have to contend with a pronounced&nbsp;loading lip; unlike with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/up/hatchback/used-review/n794">Volkswagen Up</a>, there's no adjustable-height boot floor.

If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/hyundai/i10?nearlynew=true&amp;used=true&amp;yearFrom=2020">used i10</a>, or any of the other&nbsp;cars mentioned here, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at great prices.

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