First the Performance of Hyundai i10 Hatchback. Review-OnRoad Two petrol engines are available: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder with 65bhp and a 1.2-litre four-cylinder with 86bhp. The 1.0 starts to feel out of its depth only on the motorway, whereas the livelier 1.2 is happy on any road. The 1.0-litre model is easier to drive smoothly than the 1.2, though, because it has a more progressive throttle response.
The next for review Quality & Reliability at Hyundai i110 Hatchback. Review-Ownership The cabin plastics are hard, but they’re nicely textured, giving the i10 a neat, functional feel. Hyundai scored very well in our latest reliability survey, but finished only mid-table in the latest JD Power customer satisfaction survey. The support package – five-year warranty with roadside assistance and free annual vehicle checks – is unrivalled in the class, though.
For the part of Safety and Security in Hyundai i10 Hatchback. Review-Ownership All i10s get six airbags, a tyre-pressure-monitoring system and stability control as standard – which is a particularly generous list for a city car. There’s also central locking on all models, although you’ll need to move up to SE spec if you want to avoid sticking the key into the lock and do it by remote control instead.
Then for Behind The Wheel of Hyundai i10 Hatchback. Review-Cabin The driver’s seat is supportive, although entry-level cars do without seat-height adjustment, and it’s a little disappointing that the steering wheel doesn’t adjust for reach. The dashboard is well laid out, with the ventilation controls halfway up and the stereo system nice and high in the middle of the centre console. There aren’t too many buttons, and the ones that are there are clearly marked. Visibility is good, too.
The Space and Practicality of the Hyundai i10 Hatchback. Review-Cabin Where the i10 leaves all its rivals trailing is in the amount of passenger space it offers; this is a car that can keep four six-footers comfortable on a reasonably long journey. The boot is bigger than those of most rival city cars, but there’s a fairly big lip for you to lift your bags over. Storage space is good; there’s a decent cubbyhole ahead of the gearstick and big bottle holders in both doors.
The last review of Equipment for the Hyundai i10 Hatchback. Review-Cabin Entry-level S trim gets electric front windows, central locking, a CD player and a USB socket. S Air adds air-conditioning to this list, but SE is only a little more expensive and includes air-con, remote central locking, electric rear windows, driver’s seat-height adjustment and electrically adjustable heated door mirrors. Our favourite trim is Premium, which adds alloys, LED daytime running lights and a leather steering wheel. Disappointingly, it’s also the only trim to get Bluetooth.
