Hyundai i20 Hatchback (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on 14 January 2009

Last Updated: 19 October 2010

The i20 is Hyundai's replacement for the Getz - previosuly its most popular model in the UK. It's a huge step forward from the car it replaces. This is a small hatchback from Hyundai that's good enough to be a realistic alternative to models like the Vauxhall Corsa and Toyota Yaris. It's neatly styled and robustly built too with a solid and well laid out interior while refinement is excellent - all the engines are smooth and the i20 cruises quietly on the motorway. Two new engines feature - a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.4-litre diesel - while the handling is impressive and the ride composed. Add in generous equipment levels, even on base-level cars, a five-year warranty plus low running costs and the i20 looks a great package.

4 out of 5

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Summary

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£9,995 - £14,295

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£4,836 - £11,193

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Well equipped, easy to drive, good rear passenger space, neat styling

Firmly padded seats, some cheap-looking interior plastics on base models

Driving & Performance

Performance

3.5 out of 5
"The most popular engine is the entry-level 1.2-litre petrol with 78bhp. Half of all the i20s on the..."
Handling

3.5 out of 5
"Like the larger i30, the i20 drives well with a composed ride that soaks up bumps and potholes well,..."

Comfort

Comfort

4 out of 5
"The first thing you notice once inside the i20 is how firm the seats are. They're certainly..."
Practicality

4 out of 5
"All models come with a 60:40 split rear bench that folds down flat and boot space is good - there's..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"The i20 is good value for money and all cars come well equipped. The entry-level model is the..."
Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5
"It's simple to find a good driving position in the i20 and the steering column adjusts for both..."

Costs

Running costs

5 out of 5
"The i20 is well equipped, good value and cheap to run too. The five-year unlimited mileage warranty..."
Green credentials

4 out of 5
"It's disappointing that the original entry-level 1.2-litre engine didn't emit 120g/km of CO2 or..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4.5 out of 5
"The i20 was crash tested in 2009 under Euro NCAP's more stringent criteria. This is one overall..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"Hyundai has a good reputation for mechanical robustness and the five-year unlimited mileage warranty..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"Good value and well equipped, it's no surprise that it can prove difficult to get a decent discount..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"The 1.2-litre engine is the most common on the second hand market and it's worth aiming for a..."
Selling

4 out of 5
"The i20 has plenty going for it including neat styling and plenty of standard kit. Some people may..."