The HYUNDAI i10 is simple to drive, economical to run, and comes with a comprehensive five-year unlimited mileage warranty. The I10 is also larger than your average city car. This means more interior space and more storage.
Its combination of comfort and handling is what makes it stand apart. Although it may not be as fun to drive as the Volkswagen Up or the i10, the i10 is still a strong contender for being the best petrol-powered city vehicle on the market.
How to drive HYUNDAI i10?
There are three options for the HYUNDAI i10: a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 67hp; another with 100hp (which can only be found in N Line); and a four-cylinder 1.2-liter offering 84hp.
You have two options for transmissions: a 5-speed manual or an automated manual.
The AMT (abbreviated as AMT) is an inexpensive way to offer an automatic transmission. Instead of replacing the entire system, Hyundai robotizes the clutch, gearshift, and other mechanisms.
What’s the verdict of HYUNDAI i10?
HYUNDAI i10 did a great job creating a city car when very few other companies were interested. We think Hyundai is right. The world needs simple, small cars like the Hyundai i10.
It’s a shame that so many car manufacturers are abandoning them. Even though it’s not particularly nippy, the i10 is well-equipped with tech and has a spacious interior.
What’s it like inside ?
The interior is just as stylish but a little more mature. It features one single enclosure over the dials, and the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto have been included. Premium specification adds cruise control, with controls on the multifunction steering wheel. You also get two additional rear speakers to complement the pair upfront.
Safety is where the story gets a bit more complicated. The i10 looks great on paper. The i10 has a wide range of safety equipment, including lane-departure control or driver alertness monitoring. This is even available on entry-level vehicles.
The problem is when theory meets reality. Euro NCAP has independent safety assessors running the i10 against a wall or other solid objects in its crash testing program. The Hyundai i10 received below-par 3 stars from five models. It also got the lowest possible grade for ‘poor’ in key tests. This is an unacceptable result for a brand new model.
Hyundai i10 Prices & Practicalities
It shouldn’t be expensive to run the i10. Let’s now look at the WLTP figures. The base 1.0-liter three-cylinder MPi manual variant achieves a 56.5mpg combined cycle and 114g/km CO2 emissions.
It’s 54.3mpg with the more common mid-range SE Connect trim. The 1.0-liter AMT auto with the ‘SE Connect’ trim is 50.4mpg and 126g/km CO2 figure.
The manual version has 52.3mpg for the four-cylinder 1.2-liter model and 124g/km. 49.6mpg for the AMT auto and 130g/km in the manual model.
If you choose the top trim level ‘Premium’ with larger 16-inch wheels, the figures will be reduced. The top 1.0 T-Gdi turbo N Line sporting variant will cost you 123g/km.
Idle Stop And Go (ISG), a standard feature on all powertrains, contributes to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. ISG saves fuel when driving in urban areas. The ISG switches off the engine automatically when the car is stopped.
The i10 package is more than a 5-year warranty on a car. However, satisfied owners will confirm that it offers more than that. This unlimited mileage deal offers peace of mind and includes yearly vehicle health checks.
Hyundai i10 Summary
This MK3 model MK3 i10 has beaten many of its main competitors in the city car segment. It’s hard to believe that you would pay more for a Fiesta-sized supermini than one of these.
The Hyundai is almost as spacious in the rear and has more boot space. It’s also less expensive to operate and easier to park. You won’t feel like you have bought a low-segment car anymore, now that the cabin has been upgraded.
City cars have evolved. These were once models that people bought because they needed to. These days, customers often own them as little runabouts out of choice.
Despite all the industry accolades that the affordable i10 models of the first and second generations received, these weren’t cars you would ever feel happy about owning. This improved version of the i10, maybe if it’s done correctly.
