Used Hyundai i10 2014 - present review

We wouldn’t blame you if you found a good used example of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine car and bought it: it’s good to drive, economical and exceptionally refined. But we think there might be occasions when you’d be better off with the 1.2-litre unit. It’s nearly as economical as the smaller engine and shouldn’t cost you much more to run. It’s also a little punchier throughout the rev range, so we think that just tips the balance in its favour – with a full load of people, a full boot and a hill to climb, you'll find it easier in an i10 with the larger engine.

Surprisingly, we’d also go for the top trim, SE Premium. S is too basic, lacking air-con among other things, while it has to be said that SE is excellent value. However, if you can find a good used SE Premium car, it’s worth having – we like that 7.0in touchscreen and the idea of heated front seats has us nodding in approval too.

Our favourite Hyundai i10 1.2 SE Premium

We wouldn’t blame you if you found a good used example of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine car and bought it: it’s good to drive, economical and exceptionally refined. But we think there might be occasions when you’d be better off with the 1.2-litre unit. It’s nearly as economical as the smaller engine and shouldn’t cost you much more to run. It’s also a little punchier throughout the rev range, so we think that just tips the balance in its favour – with a full load of people, a full boot and a hill to climb, you'll find it easier in an i10 with the larger engine.

Surprisingly, we’d also go for the top trim, SE Premium. S is too basic, lacking air-con among other things, while it has to be said that SE is excellent value. However, if you can find a good used SE Premium car, it’s worth having – we like that 7.0in touchscreen and the idea of heated front seats has us nodding in approval too.

Our favourite Hyundai i10 1.2 SE Premium