Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Active 5d (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Function over Form. What you see is what you get. Unpretentious.

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

They all express very positive comments about it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. I am so satisfied with it in every respect. The VW UP! / Skoda City cars are not as roomy inside, and that is very important in my case.

What are you likely to buy next?

The next version of the i10 which my car magazine tells me is due out early in 2014.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Had discount of £1300 on the 'list' price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was rated the top small car in Autocar, Autoexpress and WHAT CAR at the time. The VW UP! group cars were not then available.

What was the dealer like?

Highly professional and extremely motivated to meet all my requirements. I was completely taken by surprise - the premises and staff were much more up market than i expected.

What's it like to drive?

Around town it's very easy to manouvere and drive smoothly Its absolutely marvellous on the motorway - it drives like a much bigger car, very quiet and 'ticks over' at 70 mph.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, good visbility and compact dimensions.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Front suspension N/S developed a knocking sound. The 'upper turret plate' had to be replaced, all OK after the repair.

What's most practical about your car?

Packaging - very large cabin for small exterior dimensions.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Radio/DVD