Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Active 5d (2012/62) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I don't have pots of money :) The recent facelift makes it reasonably funky if not sexy.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Would you buy this car again and why?

I rarely by the same car again, but I would not be upset if I had to have another i10.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably something bigger. The finance deal I have might be used to tempt me into another Hyundai - possibly an i30.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,695

When did you buy the car?

December 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal, low deposit and payments for 3 yrs, plus baloon payment.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Great deal for a new car.

What was the dealer like?

Relaxed, friendly, no pressure.

What's it like to drive?

Excellent. Very nippy. 85bhp means it's not a hot hatch but it's also not the slowest car on the road either - unlike a lot of similar-sized cars with around 60bhp. The handling was the biggest surprise - it's very tidy round bends, allowing you to carry a decent speed and therefore keep up with everything, and it's much more fun that the diesel Colt I had previously which was a lot faster.

What's it like to park?

It's tiny.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

A small car having five doors makes it very useful. And its size means you can park it anywhere.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None stands out, but for a car of this price, the fact it has air con, alloys, electric windows all round etc., is fantastic.