The Hyundai i20 is a solid choice in the supermini market. Sharp styling and great standard equipment levels team up with an exceptional warranty, but we’d be lying if we said there’s not better options out there. Our list of best small cars features plenty of EVs, yet there’s also a number of petrol options to rival the Hyundai i20 – not least the brilliant Renault Clio and Skoda Fabia.

What we like

There’s a lot to be said for the i20’s style, both inside and out, while it offers a decent amount of space by small car standards. The small turbocharged petrol engine delivers a good mix of performance and fuel economy, while Hyundai’s long warranty and generous equipment levels continue to set it apart from many rivals.

What we don’t like

The automatic gearbox option doesn’t suit the i20 and should be avoided unless this transmission is a must. While the interior looks smart, the quality is quite low rent in places, and doesn’t justify the i20’s starting price, which is higher than many rivals. Limited engine choice and the absence of the i20 N hot hatch are also slight grievances.

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