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Hyundai i10 (2008 - )

One of best small cars around, cheap to own, all models get air con and five seatbelts, flat folding rear seat, rides and handles well, 99g/km Blue model from late 2010.
Brake problem can lead to poor economy, 1.1-litre best avoided.

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Introduction

No doubt about it, this useful little car is where a lot of buyers are going to have to put their money in years to come.

119g/km CO2, so cheap tax. 56.5 mpg. 95 mph. A not--too--slow 15.2 seconds 0-60. Five doors. Five seats. Five lap/diagonal safety belts. Standard air-conditioning, Central locking. Front electric windows and mirrors even on the ‘Classic' model. A five year unlimited mileage warranty. And a low, low starter price of £6,495.

Add £600 for the Comfort to get a height-adjustable drivers seat, remote locking and electric rear windows. Add a further £500 (and sacrifice that all important 119g/km) for the Style and you buy features unheard of in this price range: alloy wheels, heated front seats and even a proper internally sliding glass electric sunroof. Add £300 more and you can even have a 4-speed automatic.

Previous attempts by Hyundai included the Atoz and the Amica, the latter ultimately selling out as a bargain-basement £4,995 special. But even at £6,495 the i10 is substantially better value.

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Last updated 12 January 2012
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