Should you buy a Hyundai i20?

The Hyundai i20 stands more of a chance than ever now the Ford Fiesta has been discontinued, and this supermini comes with lots of merits. Priced from £21,420, and rising to £25,320, it’s not the bargain it once was, but when you consider the equipment levels, it’s competitive next to many rivals. 

The best value in the i20 line-up is at the bottom with the Advance trim level, which should get you all the equipment you need, including a large touchscreen, air conditioning and a reversing camera. Hyundai could have perhaps pushed its changes with this latest model further, and elements such as a cheap-feeling interior prohibit it from being a class leader.

What we like

There’s a lot to be said for the i20’s style, both inside and out, while it offers a decent amount of space by small car standards. The small turbocharged petrol engine delivers a good mix of performance and fuel economy, while Hyundai’s long warranty and generous equipment levels continue to set it apart from many rivals.

What we don’t like

The automatic gearbox option doesn’t suit the i20 and should be avoided unless this transmission is a must. While the interior looks smart, the quality is quite low rent in places, and doesn’t justify the i20’s starting price, which is higher than many rivals. Limited engine choice and the absence of the i20 N hot hatch are also slight grievances.

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