Hyundai i10 Hatchback (08 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 15 April 2011
The i10 is Hyundai's small five-door hatchback that's compact and easy to drive. In 2011 the car received a refresh with new front and rear lights, a revised grille and updated bumpers. Out goes the 1.1-litre engine and in comes a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol for the Blue eco variant. The cabin is modern and easy to get on with and there's also decent space with enough legroom in the back for two adults to travel in comfort. The engine line-up now comprises a 1.25-litre four-cylinder petrol and the three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol. The 1.25-litre is our choice - it offers nippy performance to go with the 61.4mpg economy. Along with a five-year warranty and low insurance groups, it means the i10 is very cheap to run.
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Buying new

Hyundai’s marketing tactic use low prices to increase brand awareness means even the most expensive i10 costs less than the least costly model offered by most alternatives. Add in generous specification levels and a five-year warranty and it's a great value car. However, this does mean that haggling for a decent discount may prove difficult.

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Buying used

The Comfort grade is the most popular i10, but even the entry-level Classic comes well equipped with features such as electric windows and air con which are often optional extras on other base-spec small cars. The 1.2-litre engine is the best choice - it was introduced in September 2008 so look for cars on a 58-plate or later.

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Selling

The i10 is a new name in the Hyundai line-up and the company has previously had a baffling line-up of small cars. This may mean some buyers aren't aware of what kind of car it is. However, emphasise the fact it is affordable to run, economical and qualifies for low road tax and you'll soon generate plenty of interest.