Car Round-Up: Hyundai i10
As soon as you see the slightly boxy, unadventurous design of the i10 it's pretty clear that this isn't a car for the fashion-conscious.
And, with acceleration from 0-62mph in 15.6 seconds, it's not exactly one for petrolheads either.
Then again, that's not quite the point of Hyundai's answer to the Toyota Aygo. The i10 screams urban practicality from every rivet of its being. And while it may be a shave less attractive than the Aygo (and a whopping chunk less sexy than the suped up Alfa Romeo Mito), it's probably better value overall. And of course it's not so ugly as to make you think “someone please buy my car” every time you climb in the driver's seat!
In fact, from the air conditioning as standard, to the spacious interior, there's plenty to love about the i10. And, despite lots of little bonus features, nothing feels cheap and “tacked on”.
The same can be said for the overall build quality and handling. In normal city streets it's a smooth, easy ride. Even trundling over yawning urban potholes it holds up very well indeed.
However, take it on the motorway and you'll soon start to struggle – particularly if you've got the slower automatic version. Like many little cars, it's noisy and high-revving as it nears 70mph.
So is it just another shrunken vehicle for short trips and nipping around town?
The short answer is yes. But, what the i10 has over its small urban rivals is space. After all, it's not a huge amount bigger than the rather similarly named Toyota IQ, yet it offers five doors and genuine leg room in the back.
Unless you're a tall person on a very long journey, you shouldn't need to massage the blood flow back into your legs after getting out (as is the case with some of these tiny cars).
Not only that – it's possible to cram more than a small bag of shopping in the boot. This is a little city car with a bit more flexibility for families and those that occasionally want to ferry friends around. Which counts for an awful lot of people.
Plus, as you might expect, the running costs are low. Crucially for Londoners, the low emissions put it in a band exempt from congestion charge (although this doesn't apply to the automatic version, unfortunately)
Ultimately, while the i10 isn't flashy or revolutionary, it is an exceedingly practical car for urbanites. Just don't expect too much of a WOW! factor. Of course, if you've got an i10 to sell, why not give us a call at Sell Car UK.
And, with acceleration from 0-62mph in 15.6 seconds, it's not exactly one for petrolheads either.
Then again, that's not quite the point of Hyundai's answer to the Toyota Aygo. The i10 screams urban practicality from every rivet of its being. And while it may be a shave less attractive than the Aygo (and a whopping chunk less sexy than the suped up Alfa Romeo Mito), it's probably better value overall. And of course it's not so ugly as to make you think “someone please buy my car” every time you climb in the driver's seat!
In fact, from the air conditioning as standard, to the spacious interior, there's plenty to love about the i10. And, despite lots of little bonus features, nothing feels cheap and “tacked on”.
The same can be said for the overall build quality and handling. In normal city streets it's a smooth, easy ride. Even trundling over yawning urban potholes it holds up very well indeed.
However, take it on the motorway and you'll soon start to struggle – particularly if you've got the slower automatic version. Like many little cars, it's noisy and high-revving as it nears 70mph.
So is it just another shrunken vehicle for short trips and nipping around town?
The short answer is yes. But, what the i10 has over its small urban rivals is space. After all, it's not a huge amount bigger than the rather similarly named Toyota IQ, yet it offers five doors and genuine leg room in the back.
Unless you're a tall person on a very long journey, you shouldn't need to massage the blood flow back into your legs after getting out (as is the case with some of these tiny cars).
Not only that – it's possible to cram more than a small bag of shopping in the boot. This is a little city car with a bit more flexibility for families and those that occasionally want to ferry friends around. Which counts for an awful lot of people.
Plus, as you might expect, the running costs are low. Crucially for Londoners, the low emissions put it in a band exempt from congestion charge (although this doesn't apply to the automatic version, unfortunately)
Ultimately, while the i10 isn't flashy or revolutionary, it is an exceedingly practical car for urbanites. Just don't expect too much of a WOW! factor. Of course, if you've got an i10 to sell, why not give us a call at Sell Car UK.
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