Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Comfort 5d (2009/59) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Pragmatic, It is a very cost effective means of transport in these days of tight budgets and provides comfortable accommodation for a city car

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

They are impressed when they travel in the car

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes the car gives the impression that it has been well designed and built

What are you likely to buy next?

A plug-in Toyota Prius or smaller version

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

October 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I was happy with the deal offered

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

To take advantage of scrappage scheme

What was the dealer like?

friendly and efficient

What's it like to drive?

for its size it is very sparky but the throttle is too sensitive and take off in first can be a little abrupt. The rear suspension is harsh when only driver on board

What's it like to park?

very easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

The only problem to date, circa 3000 miles, is slight clutch judder which is most noticeable when the engine is cold

What's most practical about your car?

the flat load area at the rear created when the rear seats are quickly folded and the relatively high seats which make entry and exit quite easy

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

electric windows and central locking