Item: Used Hyundai i10 2014 - 2020
Rating: 5
Author: What Car? Team

Perhaps the most obvious rival for the i10 is the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/up/hatchback/used-review/n794">Volkswagen Up</a>. It's been one of the best city cars around&nbsp;from the moment it was launched because it&nbsp;combines&nbsp;so cleverly style and practicality, as well as having a charming three-cylinder engine, a spacious interior and a funky infotainment system.

Its cousin, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/citigo/hatchback/used-review/n836">Skoda Citigo</a>, is another one of our favourites; it's a versatile little car that is capable of doing everything the Up can do but at a lower price. Ditto the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/mii/hatchback/used-review/n822">Seat Mii</a>, which makes up the triumvirate of Volkswagen Group tiddlers.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/picanto/hatchback/used-review/n779">Kia Picanto</a> is closely related to the i10. It features a smart interior, tidy handling and decent practicality. It’s not as refined as the i10, though, and its low-speed ride isn’t as good. It does trump the i10 with a seven-year transferable warranty from new, however, against the i10’s five.

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Reported problems are rare, although there have been issues with the rear brake pads sticking to the discs. In our recent survey, it was noted that the i10 scored above average for brake disc wear but below average for brake pad wear. One or two owners have also reported that clutches can slip, so check that thoroughly on any test drive, especially if buying privately.

According to our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the&nbsp;second-gen i10 is very reliable. It came in second place out of 17&nbsp;entries&nbsp;in the value and small car class. Hyundai as a brand always features near the top of any <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-brands/n23418">manufacturer reliability table</a>; it finished third out of 30 car makers in our most recent survey.

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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.

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The Hyundai i10 is one of the best used city cars around. It’s quiet, roomy and&nbsp;good value for money

Used Hyundai i10 2014 - 2020

<h3>MPG</h3>

In terms of claimed average fuel consumption, the two petrol engines are pretty close. The 1.0-litre is said to return 60.1mpg against the 1.2-litre’s 57.6mpg under the older NEDC tests. The 1.0 returns 49.6mpg under the later, more realistic WLTP test. The special SE Blue version of the 1.0-litre, with its smaller wheels and seating for four, has an impressive official&nbsp;average of 70.6mpg under the NEDC test.

<h3>CO2 emissions</h3>

The best version for low CO2 emissions is the 1.0-litre SE Blue, which emits&nbsp;93g/km: a significant drop from the 108g/km that the regular 1.0-litre produces. The manual version of the 1.2-litre puts out 114g/km, while the automatic model&nbsp;bumps this up to 139g/km.

<h3>Road Tax</h3>

Road tax for all models registered before 1 April 2017&nbsp;will vary depending upon the emissions the engine produces (see paragraph above for more information)&nbsp;while examples registered after this date will have&nbsp;the same flat rate fee for cars that cost less than £40,000 when new. 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>

Hyundai offers a variety of cheap, fixed-price servicing schemes for both new and used cars, the cost of which can also be consolidated into any finance plans. There is also an Essentials service programme for models that are out of warranty. It comes in three tiers: base for £99, interim at £169 and the full version for £229. Every Essentials service&nbsp;gets you 12 months of roadside assistance&nbsp;and&nbsp;two years warranty on all parts fitted during the service.

<h3>Insurance groups</h3>

Go for a 1.0 in S or SE forms and insurance should be inexpensive because these both sit in group 2. The Premium version with the same engine sits in 3, while the more powerful 1.2 SE sits in 6. Higher specced 1.2 Premium and Premium SE models have the most expensive insurance, both being&nbsp;in group 7.

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The Hyundai i10 is one of the best used city cars around. It’s quiet, roomy and good value for money

Just £3500 is the entry point to this generation of&nbsp;i10, and&nbsp;will buy you&nbsp;a 1.0-litre car, likely in the popular SE trim.

We'd spend&nbsp;£5000 or more and&nbsp;pick up a good, clean 2015 or 2016 car from an independent dealer. Anything above £6000 should net you a good 2017&nbsp;car, often with low&nbsp;mileage. Spend between £7000 and £8000 to find&nbsp;2018 and 2019 cars, edging into 2020 models on lower-spec trims.&nbsp;

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<h3>Engine</h3>

We certainly wouldn’t blame you if you decided to go for a good used example of a&nbsp;1.0-litre three-cylinder i10: 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. 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.

<h3>Specification</h3>

Surprisingly, we’d also go for the top trim, Premium SE. 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 Premium SE car from 2017&nbsp;onwards, it’s worth having for the impressive infotainment screen. Try to get&nbsp;one with the driver assist pack because this adds forward collision alert and lane-departure warning.

Our favourite Hyundai i10 1.2&nbsp;Premium SE

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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.

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The i10’s use will be mostly urban, so check for dings in the bodywork caused by minor bumps in tight car parks. It’s also worth looking at the alloy wheels, on the versions that have them, to check they haven’t been scraped against a kerb too vigorously. Check the smooth operation of the rear hatchback and that the rear seats drop easily.

Make sure that the air conditioning works, because if it doesn't and requires a re-gas, it could be more expensive to fix than you might&nbsp;expect. This is because Hyundai uses a more environmentally friendly refrigerant gas in its cars, which is pricier and&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;widely available.&nbsp;

If you're looking for information on the older model, click here for our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i10/hatchback/used-review/n400">used review of&nbsp;the 2008 - 2013 Hyundai i10</a>.

Fancy a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/city">city car</a> with sharp exterior styling, a well-made and spacious interior and a quiet and comfortable ride, and one that's good to drive and cheap to buy and run?

Welcome to the Hyundai i10 – a car that, in its second-generation form ran from 2014 until 2020, and has caught the eye of those eager to tick all of the above boxes. The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i10/hatchback/used-review/n400">first-generation</a> model was a diminutive marvel, pointing the way to a much brighter future for Hyundai and all its subsequent cars. This newer version took all the pluses of the original and added some pleasing styling, as well as introducing a new platform to bolster the car’s dynamics and refinement.

Power comes from a choice of two petrol engines – a 65bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit or an 86bhp 1.2-litre four-cylinder one. The 1.0-litre engine’s eager responses are fine for most town use, but the larger unit has the edge if your driving is likely to include A-roads and motorways.

Trim levels range from entry-level S, which is a little too basic in our opinion, with steel 14in wheels and electric front windows.&nbsp;The popular&nbsp;SE model adds air-con, cruise control, Bluetooth, and a DAB radio, while&nbsp;Premium versions have 14in alloy wheels, privacy glass, climate control, and a smartphone docking station.

However, the top-of-the-range Premium SE is&nbsp;our favourite i10 because it comes with big car luxuries such as a&nbsp;heated steering wheel and heated front seats,&nbsp;rear parking sensors and 15in alloys. From 2017 onwards, this version&nbsp;got a&nbsp;7.0in touchscreen with in-built sat-nav and <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> smartphone capabilities. There’s also a special SE Blue trim that is four-seat only (all other i10 models have&nbsp;five seats) and rides on smaller wheels in order to improve&nbsp;its claimed average fuel figure.

It’s the i10’s refinement on all types of road that marks it out in the city car class – it really is as quiet as a much larger and plusher car. It even rides and handles well, too. You can even have a traditional <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/which-type-of-automatic-gearbox-should-i-buy/n17022#1">torque-converter automatic gearbox</a> with the 1.2-litre engine that shifts between gears smoothly.&nbsp;There are only four gears to choose from, though, so it will be loud at motorway speeds.

As long as you avoid the S model, every version thereafter has&nbsp;driver's seat height adjustment. The steering wheel moves up and down, but not in and out.&nbsp;Mind you, that's also true of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/up/hatchback/used-review/n794">Volkswagen Up</a>/<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/mii/hatchback/used-review/n822">Seat Mii</a>/<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/citigo/hatchback/used-review/n836">Skoda Citigo</a>. Premium models and above do get seatbelt height&nbsp;adjustment, though.

Tall people will be fine for head and leg room up front, while rear passengers have more room to&nbsp;stretch out than in any other&nbsp;city car out there. Parents of little ones will also appreciate the wide-opening rear doors and high roofline that'll make getting a child in and out of a booster seat that much easier. The boot is a decent size, too, although it doesn't have any clever touches such as hooks or tie downs. If you need even more load carrying capacity, the seat backs can be made to lie down almost completely flat once you've lifted the base out of the way.&nbsp;

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EngineWe certainly wouldn’t blame you if you decided to go for a good used example of a 1.0-litre three-cylinder i10: 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. 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.,,SpecificationSurprisingly, we’d also go for the top trim, Premium SE. 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 Premium SE car from 2017 onwards, it’s worth having for the impressive infotainment screen. Try to get one with the driver assist pack because this adds forward collision alert and lane-departure warning.Our favourite Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium SE,Page 4 of 5

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