The Amica uses little fuel, and the low insurance groupings make it an attractive option. It is competitively priced with good equipment for such a small, cheap car – even the entry level Si has comforts such as electric windows – while the GSi and revamped Si models have big car features such as power steering.

Hyundai has a good reputation for mechanical reliability and the Amica’s overall build quality looks reasonable. Although the engine shouldn’t cause you too much trouble, the poor quality plastics and trim do not bode well for total durability, while the Amica’s interior is too brittle for the bumps and scuffs of day-to-day family life.