Say hello to…
…the updated Hyundai i10 which has just undergone a mid-life refresh. The five-door i10 city car gains an updated interior and Hyundai’s latest family front end with running lights in the grille.
Three trim levels are now available.
- Advance
- Premium
- N-line
Standard equipment on the Advance includes 15-inch alloys, powered front windows, height adjustable driver’s seat, split-folding rear seats, manual aircon, cruise control, powered door mirrors, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, 2 USB charge ports, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen and satnav.
Premium adds 16-inch alloys, uprated brakes, heated front seats, uprated headlights, rear privacy glass, heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start and wireless phone charging.
N-line adds N-line body kit.
Is The Hyundai i10 Suitable For My Fleet
City cars aren’t for every fleet or business driver, but for the select few the i10 is a hugely cost-effective option thanks to the high level of standard equipment and good interior space. The 1.2 litre version we tested has enough shove to cope with occasional motorway work and there’s even cruise control as standard across the range. We also recorded a 45.5mpg average over a week’s mixed driving.
The boot is a reasonable (for the class) 252 litres too.
Leasing A Hyundai i10
Intelligent Car Leasing is offering the Hyundai i10 in entry level Advance trim with the 1.2-litre petrol engine for £209 a month on a 3+36 contract with 10,000 miles a year. Maintenance costs are forecast at £35 a month, according to Gensen Reports. And Class 1A NIC comes in at £44 a month.
Driving A Hyundai i10
It’s great to know that simple, comfortable and well equipped small cars still exist and that they’re still great to drive. Like its sister car the Kia Picanto, the Hyundai i10 does everything you need a city car to do and more without fuss.
The interior controls are simple to understand and the infotainment menu system is easy to navigate. Although it’s not quite as fast to respond to inputs as some cars higher up the Hyundai range.
In its natural environment – urban driving – the i10 is easy and fun to use. The car’s small dimensions and good turning circle mean parking’s a doddle. And when on the move you can take advantage of the small size to nip through gaps or get past parked cars that would worry larger vehicles.
The 1.2-litre engine offers a touch more go than the 1.0-litre and while this doesn’t make a lot of difference at town speeds, on the motorway the 1.2 can happily keep up with traffic. The only negative here is that at 70mph there’s a fair amount of road and engine noise. It’s not bad at all in the segment, but if you’re used to a larger car it is noticeable.
Comfort levels, however, shame some larger cars. The small wheels and relatively large tyres help. The seats are good for comfort too, although if you start to drive a little quicker on twisty roads there isn’t much in the way of side support. However, that’s not what the i10 is for – even if the light and precise steering means it’s far more involving on a B-road than it needs to be.
And this sums up the Hyundai i10 well, overall it is a far more grown up and competent car than it needs to be.
FleetandLeasing.com Verdict On The Hyundai i10
A low-cost, high specification city car with decent all-round capability.
Hyundai i10
- Model: i10 Advance 1.2 5-speed manual
- Power: 79hp
- Torque: 118Nm
- Max speed: 98mph
- 0-62mph: 13.2sec
- Official mpg: 53.3mpg
- Test mpg: 45.5mpg
- CO2 emissions: 124g/km
- BIK tax band 2024/25: 29%
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