Hyundai i10
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Easy to drive once you get use to it (keep thinking it has stalled at the lights as it is so quiet)
hyundai-i10
Price New £7,725 - £9,180 Used £4,133 - £7,021
Wheelbase 2380 mm
Length 3565 mm
Width 1595 mm
Height 1540 mm
Weight 1010 kg
Engine Size 1248 cc
Power Output 77 bhp
Torque 118 Nm 87 lb-ft
Top Speed 103 mph
Hyundai i10 Review: Why You Should Snag This Auto
Hyundai is a Korean group of companies, originally founded in 1947. Hyundai Motor Company has gone a long way and is now the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world. Hyundai continues to come up with innovative designs that can match or even topple those offered by the Big Asian Four, its toughest competitors, namely Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. Hyundai also delivers ingenious designs that cater to the needs of international consumers, particular in the European continent.
One of the hottest models that the company offers is the Hyundai i10, which recently underwent a string of enhancements. Trim models such as the Comfort and the Style now come with the 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine, the series’ best feature. And for an extra thousand euros, you can now get the automatic version.
Aesthetics
Hyundai is known to provide classic looks. With the i10, the company stays true to its renowned styling philosophy, choosing a simple functional design over loud fashion statements. The i10 Style can be found to have a savvy ambiance, thanks to leather-trimmed steering wheel, handbrake, and gear lever.
Performance
The 1.2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine no doubt overrides its 1.1 counterpart. The power and torque are significantly upped – to a noteworthy 18% and 20%, respectively. Do take note that emissions remain the same in both models at 119g/km. For drivers who like their share of excitement on the road, the cabin of this particular Hyundai won’t exactly give you the thrill you’re seeking. Safety is the name of the game for this car.
What you’ll really appreciate about the new 1.2 is the improvement in speed, which now comes 8mph faster than the 1.1. Road tests show that the record 62mph dash can now be easily achieved in a spectacular feat of 12.8 seconds. If that’s not a higher degree of performance, we don’t know what is. The entry-level 77bhp 1.2 petrol engine is your best choice among the 1.2-liter engines available for the series. It’s notably preppy for an engine of its small size and impressively flexible as well. You might also want to check out the 98bhp 1.4.
Quality
The versatility of the Hyundai i10’s in-gear changes is worthy of note. It contributes fluidity to all the hardcore executions, making the journey more relaxed for the driver and passengers alike. The quality of the ride is certainly much improved in the 1.2. It’s safe to say that with most positive features retained and the negative features modified, the 1.2 makes the Hyundai i-10 a totally smart choice. It will no doubt last longer than its predecessor.
Practicality
The simple truth is that the Hyundai i-10 is cheap. Compared to other cars of the same kind and class, this baby is more affordable, considering it’s from a top brand and even comes with its own luxury kit.
In recent years, Hyundai has been getting more positive consumer feedback in the United Kingdom. That’s another way of saying that the brand has become more popular on this side of the world. If you want to be trendy and practical at the same time, choose a classic that looks, feels, and rides good. Contact an auto dealer for more info on the Hyundai i10.
