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.
4.5 out of 5

Safety

The i20 was crash tested in 2009 under Euro NCAP's more stringent criteria. This is one overall rating (from one to five stars) that covers adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and a new area of assessment - safety assist. It scored the maximum five stars which is very impressive for this size of car. It comes with six airbags along with Active Head Restraints while ESP stability control is standard on all models. There are Isofix child seat mounting points in the rear and seatbelt reminders for all five occupants.

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Reliability

Hyundai has a good reputation for mechanical robustness and the five-year unlimited mileage warranty means there's no need to worry about any unexpected bills for a large chunk of the car's life.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.