Should my wife replace her SEAT Ibiza with another, or go for a Hyundai i20 or KIA Rio?

My wife’s 2007 1.2-litre SEAT Ibiza, although providing six years of trouble-free motoring, is now due for change and she has narrowed her choice of replacement down to three possibilities (all 5-door, 1.2-litre petrol): SEAT Ibiza Toca, Hyundai i20 or KIA Rio '2' spec. Her annual mileage is only 5000 and we would anticipate keeping the new vehicle for approximately five years. What would you recommend?

Asked on 26 October 2013 by DP, Newton Aycliffe

Answered by Honest John

In terms of looks: KIA Rio, SEAT Ibiza and Hyundai i20. But the Rio also has the longest warranty, of seven years, a good chain cam engine, and it's also very solid. Test and video of the 1.4 ‘2’ spec here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-rio-2011-r.../

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