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Hyundai i10

(2020 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

70
%
A

Used car score:

79
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

70
%
B

Safety Rating:

52
%
D

Eco Rating:

69
%
A

Reliability Rating:

92
%
A

Running Costs:

98
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

70
%
A

Used car score:

79
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

70
%
B

Safety Rating:

52
%
D

Eco Rating:

69
%
A

Reliability Rating:

92
%
A

Running Costs:

98
%
A

Summary


The Hyundai i10 is a small, city-class hatchback. The current model was launched at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2019 and arrived in the UK in early 2020. It is the third generation of i10.

The new i10 arrives at a time when other manufacturers are withdrawing from the city car market due to the difficulties of hitting EU emissions targets in a low-price vehicle with no electrification. However, Hyundai seems committed to the sector and has produced an all-new model that currently has the highest Expert Rating of any city car we have analysed to date.

The Hyundai i10 had received almost unanimously good reviews from the UK motoring media, right up until Euro NCAP published its safety rating for the i10 in December 2020. It scored three stars, including multiple test results where it earned the lowest rating of ‘poor’. As a result, Which? magazine immediately reduced its rating to ‘Don’t Buy’ status.

The i10 has received particular praise for its interior quality, equipment levels and driving experience. Several reviewers had previously suggested the Volkswagen Up is still better overall, but the main criticism has now become the i10’s sub-par safety rating.

As of April 2025, the Hyundai i10 has a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. Its running costs and CO2 emissions are low, while reliability should be very good as well. These factors also mean that the i10 rates an A as a used car, where running costs and reliability are prioritised. The only sour note is that the safety rating is poor by 2024 new car standards.

Key specifications


Body style: Five-door hatch
Engines: petrol
Price: From £15,420 on-road

Launched: Winter 2019/20
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 3 stars
Date tested: December 2020
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 69%
Child protection: 75%
Vulnerable road users: 52%
Safety assist: 59%

Eco rating


No eco rating

As of April 2025, the Hyundai i10 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Security rating


Independent vehicle theft and security ratings from Thatcham Research

Rating: Superior | Good | Basic | Poor | Unacceptable
Relay Attack: Pass

Date: March 2020
Model tested: Premium MPI

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Hyundai i10 has an excellent reliability score of 90% as of April 2025, according to workshop and warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, MotorEasy. This score applies to both the current model (2019 onwards) and the previous model.

As well as generally being a reliable car, repair bills are likely to be pretty cheap if things do go wrong. To data, the average warranty claim bill has been just over £200, which is excellent. The most common faults so far have related to the car’s braking system, but the repair costs have been low.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models52 mpgB41 – 57 mpgB – D
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models124 g/kmA114 – 157 g/kmA – C
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models4A1 – 10A – A
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£154A
Year 2£420A
Year 3£680A
Year 4£865A
Year 5£1,132A
Overall£3,251A

The Hyundai i10 is a very affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Servicing and insurance costs are low, while fuel consumption should be very good in normal day-to-day driving circumstances.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Hyundai i10 has received

2023

  • Auto Express Awards – Best City Car

2021

  • carwow Awards – Best Small Car

2020

  • Carbuyer Awards – Best City Car

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