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LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: First Drives Hyundai Hyundai i10 Classic Can the Korean company's new city car build on the success of the firm's excellent i30 family hatch? Auto Express Car Reviews By Nathan MillwardFebruary 2008 Rating: Last year, Hyundai went upmarket with its excellent i30 hatch-back. Now, the Korean company is back – offering a new supermini which it says will deliver big quality at low prices. The i10 replaces the ageing Amica, and promises a class-leading specification, five-year warranty and starting price of only £6,495. It certainly looks tempting, but does it have the style and substance to take on rivals from Europe and Japan?There’s no denying it’s generously equipped. Air-conditioning, four air-bags and an MP3-compatible CD player with six speakers are standard on the entry-level Classic, with the mid-range Comfort adding enough extra kit to justify its £600 premium. There’s also a Comfort Auto model for £7,895, although the range-topper is the £7,595 Style, which has 15-inch alloys, a rear spoiler and a sunroof. All variants use a 65bhp 1.1-litre engine which returns 56.5mpg com-bined, and has low enough emissions to be exempt from the revised London congestion charge, due in October.On the outside, the front is fine – even cute. From the door handles back, however, it’s clear that style has lost out to function on the five-door-only supermini. But the newcomer is well built, and there are no signs of cutting costs. Even the cabin – usually brittle and flimsy on budget models – is durable and robust. It’s also stylish, although the funky colour inserts on the dash and seats won’t feature on UK cars. Still, boot space is excellent and rear passenger room plentiful.The best seat is the driver’s, where chunky controls enable you to exploit the weighted and responsive steering, progressive brakes and tidy gearshift. It’s not especially fast, but it’s fun.In the city, great all-round visibility and responsive controls make man-oeuvres easy. And there’s no need to avoid motorways, either, because the Hyundai is happy in any lane.The only real flaw is the i10’s rowdy powerplant. When it’s at the top of the rev range, it makes more noise than performance – particularly with the auto box – and on inclines, it can struggle. Thankfully, a new 74bhp 1.2-litre petrol unit arrives later in the year. Yet in every other way – from build quality to standard kit, and interior space to overall style – the Hyundai easily beats Kia’s £6,759 Picanto and the £6,245 Chevrolet Matiz.It faces a tougher battle with some of the more established names. The i10 isn’t as athletic in corners as the £8,499 Mazda 2, and it’s not as cute as Toyota’s £7,195 Aygo. All the same, the i10 does a great job of showing how far the brand has come. For an alternative review of the latest Hyundai i10 visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. 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The noisy 1.1-litre engine doesn’t work in its favour, but when you consider the Hyundai’s spacious interior, neatly judged design and practical load space, the established manufacturers in both Europe and Japan have a lot to worry about. AT A GLANCE Price: £6,495 Engine: 1.1-litre 4cyl Power: 65bhp Transmission: Five-speed manual, front-wheel drive Economy: 56.5mpg CO2: 119g/km Standard equipment: Air-con, MP3-compatible CD player, six speakers, four airbags, Isofix child seat mounting, powered front windows Find Used Cars Find your Hyundai i10 with our new used car search. £7595 - £6495 £6495 - £2495 Less than £2495 - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || tag, as close to the beginning of it as possible--> Go to content Dealer Search Dealer Search Navigation New Cars Used Cars Business Users Finance Owners Accessories Motability About Hyundai i10 i20 ix20 i30 i30 Estate Sonata ix35 Santa Fe i800 iLoad Help Me Choose Compare Us Offers Content Classic Comfort Style £7,725 on the road 4 airbags 4 speakers 14" steel wheels Air conditioning Auxiliary input Central locking Front electric windows Manual tilt steering wheel Book a test drive Order a brochure Keep me updated Overview Exterior Interior Colours Features Specifications Technical Safety Prices Accessories i10 Edition i10 – Hyundai’s all new city car. From £7,725 on the road Streetwise, nippy and surprisingly spacious, the irresistible i10 comes equipped for the city. Boasting the longest wheelbase in its class and with three rear seats, you can pack more in to the i10 - whether it's friends, shopping, or the kids. Air conditioning comes as standard across the range, along with front and front side airbags and a fully integrated audio system for tunes on the move. And with CO2 emissions from just 119g/km*, all new 1.2 manual models now qualify for zero VED on their road fund license for the first year. No wonder the new i10 is the hottest number in town. * CO2 = Carbon Dioxide. g/km = grams of emitted substance per km travelled. Footer Contact us Legal Privacy Sitemap Hyundai worldwide Keep me updated © Copyright 2007 - 2009 Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Registered Office: 728 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1HE. Company No. 05446560 Go to top || Go to content Dealer Search Dealer Search Navigation New Cars Used Cars Business Users Finance Owners Accessories Motability About Hyundai i10 i20 ix20 i30 i30 Estate Sonata ix35 Santa Fe i800 iLoad Help Me Choose Compare Us Offers Specifications Classic Comfort Style £7,725 on the road 4 airbags 4 speakers 14" steel wheels Air conditioning Auxiliary input Central locking Front electric windows Manual tilt steering wheel Book a test drive Order a brochure Keep me updated Overview Exterior Interior Colours Features Specifications Technical Safety Prices Accessories i10 Edition Interior Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment Centre Console - Metal Grain Effect ● Cloth Seat Trim ● ● ● Cup Holders - Front ● ● ● Door Pockets - Front ● ● ● Inside Door Handles - Alloy Effect Finish ● Interior Light ● ● ● Leather Hand Brake ● Leather Steering Wheel ● Manual Tilt Steering ● ● ● Rear Seat - 60/40 Split and Totally Flat Floor ● ● ● Seat Back Pockets - Front ● ● ● Tinted Glass ● ● ● Underseat Storage Tray - Front Passenger ● ● ● Exterior Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment 14" Steel Wheels ● 14" Alloy Wheels ● ● Black Door Handles and Mirrors ● Black Side Mouldings ● ● ● Body Coloured Bumpers ● ● ● Body Coloured Door Handles and Mirrors ● ● Chrome Radiator Grille ● ● ● Front Fog Lights ● ● Rear Fog Light ● ● ● Rear Spoiler with Integral Brake Light ● Solid Paint ● ● ● Engine Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment 1.2 Petrol (5-Speed Manual Transmission) ● ● ● 1.2 Petrol (4-Speed Automatic Transmission) £ £ Safety And Security Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment 3 x 3 Point Rear Seatbelts ● ● ● Adjustable Head Restraints (Height) - Front and Rear ● ● ● Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger ● ● ● Airbags - Front Side ● ● ● Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) ● ● ● Central Locking ● Central Locking - Remote Operation ● ● Childproof Rear Door Locks ● ● ● Engine Immobiliser - Thatcham Approved ● ● ● Height Adjustable Seatbelts - Front ● ● ● High Mounted Brake Light ● ● ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage - Rear Only ● ● ● Locking Wheel Nuts ● ● Passenger Airbag Switch Off ● ● ● Power Assisted Steering - Electric (EPS) ● ● ● Seatbelt Pre-tensioners - Front ● ● ● Side Impact Bars ● ● ● Functional Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment 4 Speakers ● ● ● Aerial ● ● ● Air Conditioning ● ● ● Auxiliary Connection - Aux Input ● ● ● Battery Saver ● ● Coat Hook - Rear ● ● ● Electric Door Mirrors ● ● Electric Headlight Beam Levelling ● ● ● Electric Tilt and Slide Sunroof ● Electric Windows - Front ● Electric Windows - Front and Rear ● ● Front Wash/Wipe ● Front Wash/Wipe with Intermittent Facility ● ● Heated Front Seats ● Heated Rear Window ● ● ● Luggage Compartment Light ● ● ● One Touch Auto Down Window Control - Front Driver ● ● Power Outlets - 12v ● ● ● Remote Fuel Filler Flap Release ● ● ● Seat Height Adjustment - Driver ● ● Stereo RDS Radio/CD Player with MP3 Compatibility ● ● ● Sun Visor Vanity Mirror - Driver and Passenger ● ● ● Under Floor Rear Luggage Compartment ● ● Customer Options Model Classic Comfort Style ● Standard equipment £ Optional equipment * Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) is a factory fitted option and is only available at extra cost on 1.2 Petrol engine derivatives. Please consult your dealer for availability as factory lead times may apply. **Excludes 1.1 Style models which are fitted with 15" alloy wheels. Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)* £ £ £ Metallic Paint £ £ £ Mica Paint £ £ £ 4 Speed Automatic Transmission £ Specifications shown on this site are based upon the latest information at the time of publication. Hyundai Motor UK Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to prices, colours, materials, design, shape, specifications, models and to discontinue items. Footer Contact us Legal Privacy Sitemap Hyundai worldwide Keep me updated © Copyright 2007 - 2009 Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Registered Office: 728 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1HE. 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Hyundai's i10 has all you could want in a true supermini, including great value and superb stereo By John Simister Sunday, 9 March 2008 Share Close Digg del.icio.us Facebook Reddit Google Stumble Upon Fark Newsvine YahooBuzz Bebo Twitter Independent Minds Print Email The i10 has plenty of space inside, moves smoothly through the gears and has an upmarket feel More pictures Specifications: Model: Hyundai i10 Price: from £6,495 (Classic) to £7,595 (Style) Engine: 1,086cc, four cylinders, 12 valves, 66bhp at 5,500rpm, 3ft at 2,800rpm Transmission: five-speed gearbox (four-speed auto optional), front-wheel drive Performance: 95mph, 0-60 in 15.6 sec, 56.5mpg official average, CO2 119g/km Some people just must have a new car – even if that means making themselves look ridiculous. After all, who could honestly have preferred a brand-new Daewoo Nexia to a two-year-old Volkswagen Golf when that brand broke cover in the UK? The mindset was beautifully encapsulated in a Which? magazine survey on cars' good and bad points. Among the points singled out for praise by Daewoo owners was "starting". Expectations clearly weren't high. If you buy a new car for the price of a better used one, the new model won't be much good – right? Nowadays, not necessarily. After all, Ford, a proper car maker, has been selling its about-to-be-replaced Ka for less than £6,000 in some deals. Three respectably badged small cars (the Citroë*C1, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo) are also ultra-cheap; meanwhile the former embarrassment brands have been reinventing themselves as proper players. This paper tested the recently refreshed Kia Picanto last November and found the little Korean car to be smart-looking, properly made, decent to drive and good value at under £6,000 for the cheapest one. Nothing second-rate here. With the Picanto, though, came the intriguing prospect of future internecine warfare between Kia and Hyundai, the brand of the corporation that owns it. Hyundai is reckoned to be slightly upmarket from Kia, with smoother driving, sophisticated instrument graphics and grown-up styling. The i30 hatchback illustrates the point – slightly more expensive than the Kia C'eed and, overall, a nicer car. And now there's a little i10, sharing some undeniable underskin features with the Picanto. The warfare part goes like this. The i10 is priced barely higher than the Picanto, yet it's roomier, more upmarket inside and has more equipment, including air-conditioning. It's also a new model, so already it's looking the more attractive purchase. The i10 starts at £6,495. Given its goodies, how can it be so cheap? Because it is made in India. At first, when I saw a pre-production i10 on its debut at the Bologna Motor Show, it seemed the cheap production costs might be matched by cheap production values – the abundance of hard plastics in the cabin made more obvious by a nastily shiny finish. But now I have driven proper, UK-market production cars, and the unnatural shine has gone. This is a proper supermini, not the near-family-size cars that many so-called superminis have become. It has a 1.1-litre engine – a suitable size for a small car – and its 66bhp should be enough for most people's needs, if not wants. It's also a car that gently chides people for their vanity. The top, £7,595 Style model has 15in aluminium alloy wheels with 175/50-section tyres and is rated at 124g/km for CO2 output. The middle Comfort and entry-level Classic i10s have 14in wheels (made from alloy and steel respectively) wearing 165/60 tyres, and produce 119g/km. So with smaller wheels, which have a lower rolling resistance and present less of an obstacle to airflow, your i10 emits sufficiently less CO2 to sting you for £35 road tax a year instead of £115. Why would you want the Style anyway? Apart from the flashier wheels, you get an electric sunroof, heated front seats, a rear roof spoiler and a few bits of metal-look interior trim. Sounds like the Style is a bit of a pointless purchase, for who really wants a sunroof nowadays? Besides, the Classic already has front electric windows, bumpers painted to match the rest of the body, tinted windows and various other goodies, including the same stereo and CD player with iPod connection found in the posher versions. All of use that it lacks is remote operation of its central locking, found along with a few more enhancements including height adjustment for the driver's seat in the £7,095 Comfort model. Trouble is, the Comfort also has one of those intensely annoying seatbelt reminders. The Classic it is, then, and actually I like its starker, crisper-looking seat trim. And those smaller wheels let the i10 ride more smoothly over bumps than the Style's vanity fitments. The engine is no powerhouse and it gets vocal if worked very hard, but much of the time it simply propels the i10 with enough interest not make you crave more urge. Meanwhile, the gear change is smooth and easy and the same applies to the electric power steering. It's interesting to compare this diminutive Hyundai with its Kia Picanto second cousin, because the two are more different than you might expect. The i10 is roomier; it insulates its occupants better from noise generated by the engine and by the road surface, and it feels crisper and keener to drive. It's a more highly developed car all round. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the stereo system. The Kia's has a simplistic orange display and sounds as if all its loudspeakers have torn their cones. The Hyundai's system has grown-up graphics and sounds amazingly rich and detailed. These things matter. The Hyundai i10 is a car you can't help feeling warm about – even the basic version has all you could reasonably want in a properly small car. It's also the best-value true supermini you can buy today. The rivals Fiat Panda 1.1 Active: £6,995 The car that proved a genuinely small car can also be a practical one. Panda remains an original design that's fun to drive, but this base model is sparsely equipped. Kia Picanto 1.1LS: £6,645 (1.0 also available at £5,995) The i10's less sophisticated relative is upstaged by the new arrival, but it's still a cheerful, good-value city car. The 1.1-litre engine is the same as the i10's. Peugeot 107 1.0: from £6,995 Or Citron C1, or Toyota Aygo ... all are much the same and all are ultra-cheap to run. Boot space is minimal, as is covered cabin storage. The i10 is a more useful car. 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