2012 Hyundai i10 reviews

Hyundai i10 2012

I cannot think of any other small car currently on sale in the Uk that can compete with the i10 for value for money and all round competence. The car is much easier to get into than my partners 2011 Polo and offers more room in the footwell. Overall build quality is fine, with only a slightly misfitting drivers door letting the side down. Performance from the 1.25 engine is more than adequate, coupled with a brilliant gearchange. The interior is a sea of black plastic, but what do you expect in this price bracket? I have not done enough miles to give an opinion on fuel consumption, but I would be amazed if the car managed to get anywhere near the urban consumption figures. I think mid 40’s is a reasonable expectation for town use. Both ride and handling are more than competent being complemented by light and accurate steering. If I have any gripes it would be an occasional fluffiness on the accelerator on pick up, the need to remember to put down the parcel shelf after loading the boot and the extortionate price of the IPOD lead required to connect to the stereo (try an aftermarket cable at around £40 less than Hyundai). Other than that the i10 is a brilliant piece of kit, backed by a 5 year warranty and breakdown cover. Certainly one to consider if you are shopping around for a car in this bracket.