Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Active 5d (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not scared to look a little prat like in exchange for sensible driving experience and economy.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Mixed

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it has been a surprisingly fun drive. Bought for my wife's use mainly, but I seem to end up using it for more trips than I had anticipated. On the down side the factory MPG just do not match the 50 MPG average on normal driving and 45 MPG for fun driving on the Mid-Wales roads.

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,900

When did you buy the car?

June 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

I feel we got a reasonable deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We wanted a small second car.

What was the dealer like?

Very good to deal with, understood our requirements and did not put undue pressure on us to purchase.

What's it like to drive?

Surprisingly good fun in town and on the smaller country roads, even copes with a few longer journeys at motorway speeds. Does become relatively thirsty though (compared to sedate driving) if driven to its full potential.

What's it like to park?

A doddle to park in even the tightest spaces.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No. One factory recall for headlight switch - as far as I knew it was working OK before and after recall.

What's most practical about your car?

The relative comfort with which it can carry 1-4 adult passengers.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The air con is a brilliant asset on such a small car, and the seats work for a six foot 1 inch driver, by no means always the case in small cars!