Hyundai i20 Hatchback (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
3 out of 5

Buying new

Good value and well equipped, it's no surprise that it can prove difficult to get a decent discount from a dealer on a new i20. There aren't any optional extras, aside from metallic paint, so there's no room for negotiating here either. The five-year warranty is impressive though, especially if you plan to hang onto the car for a long time.

4 out of 5

Buying used

The 1.2-litre engine is the most common on the second hand market and it's worth aiming for a Comfort model, unless you're on a tight budget. This gets extras such as rear electric windows, alloy wheels and electrically adjustable door mirrors. If you're after an automatic you'll have to go for a 1.4-litre petrol. Remember that the warranty from new is five years but isn't constrained by a mileage limit.

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4 out of 5

Selling

The i20 has plenty going for it including neat styling and plenty of standard kit. Some people may not be too familiar with the Hyundai brand and the i20 is a new name, but the five-year warranty is a huge selling point.