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Hyundai i10 2020 review

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Hyundai i10 2020 — front three-quarter view

Overview

The third-generation Hyundai i10 (AC3) went on sale in the UK on 18 January 2020, and it remains one of the most convincing city cars of its era: small on the outside, properly roomy inside for its class, and backed by the five-year warranty that made Hyundai a default recommendation for first-time buyers. The range opened at £12,495 on the road for the SE 1.0 MPi, and this page covers the 2020 launch cars. The featured car is the SE Connect 1.0 MPi, launched at £13,495 and widely picked as the sweet spot of the range, with its 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and reversing camera.

The featured engine is a 998cc three-cylinder petrol producing 67PS (66 bhp in Parkers rounding) and 96 Nm, driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. It covers 0-60 mph in 14.1 seconds and tops out at 97 mph, with Parkers version-specific WLTP figures of 54.3 mpg and 119 g/km of CO2 for the SE Connect. Do not quote a single i10 economy figure: other variants differ, with the 1.2 MPi (84PS, 118 Nm) returning 51.4 mpg and 124 g/km on the same basis, and later cars showing different numbers again. Launch trims were SE, SE Connect and Premium only; the sporty N Line did not arrive until July 2020, so it is not a launch trim.

Practicality is a genuine strength: a 252-litre boot, a 36-litre fuel tank, and a kerb weight of just 921 kg for the featured car, with insurance in group 4. Safety needs a careful read: Euro NCAP awarded the AC3 i10 three stars in December 2020, scoring 69% for adults, 75% for children, 52% for vulnerable road users and 59% for safety assist, with the test noting the driver submarining under the lap belt in the full-width frontal test and limited AEB functionality. Some listings copy the same scores but print four stars; the official rating is three, and the four-star car was the previous generation. The five-year unlimited-mileage warranty was a headline when new, but a January 2020 car saw that cover expire in early 2025, so service history now matters more than the warranty badge.

On a used i10, choose the manual unless you have thoroughly tested the optional five-speed automated manual (AMT): contemporary road tests called it slow and jerky at low speed, unpredictable at roundabouts and on inclines. Check the car for city wear - kerbed wheels, clutch and brake wear from intensive urban use - and run the registration through the GOV.UK/DVSA recall check before buying. No 2020-specific recall was verified for this page, and the widely reported fuel-pump recall covers builds from November 2021 onwards, so do not assume a 2020 car is included.

UK price from: £13,495

Specifications

Engine	1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (998cc)
Power	67 PS (66 bhp Parkers rounding)
Torque	96 Nm
0-60 mph	14.1 seconds
Top speed	97 mph
Transmission	5-speed manual (5-speed AMT optional)
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Fuel economy	54.3 mpg combined (WLTP, SE Connect 1.0)
CO2 emissions	119 g/km (WLTP, SE Connect 1.0)
Boot space	252 litres
Kerb weight	921 kg (1.0 SE Connect)
Insurance group	4 (1.0 SE Connect)
Euro NCAP	3 stars (December 2020 test)
Warranty	5 years / unlimited mileage when new

Features

1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine (67PS, 96 Nm)
Five-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (SE Connect)
Reversing camera on the featured SE Connect trim
252-litre boot and 36-litre fuel tank
Kerb weight just 921 kg; insurance group 4
Three-star Euro NCAP rating (December 2020 test)
Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty when new (now expired on 2020 cars)

Common parts & prices

Part	Price (GBP)	Notes
Front brake pads (set)	£34.99	Pattern part; OEM specification
Oil filter	£8.99
Engine air filter	£14.99
Cabin pollen filter	£16.99
Front wiper blades (pair)	£19.99
12V battery	£79.99

Prices are typical UK aftermarket/OEM guide prices and may vary by supplier.

Pros

Brilliant city-car packaging with a genuinely usable cabin
Cheap to insure (group 4) and light on fuel on the manual
SE Connect is the sweet spot: touchscreen, CarPlay and camera included
Five-year warranty when new gives reassurance on later cars

Cons

Three-star Euro NCAP rating, not four as some listings claim
Slow: 0-60 mph takes 14.1 seconds on the 1.0 manual
The optional AMT gearbox is jerky at low speed - buy the manual
2020 cars are now out of the original five-year warranty

Frequently asked questions

How many Euro NCAP stars does the 2020 Hyundai i10 have?

Three stars, from the December 2020 test (69% adult, 75% child, 52% vulnerable road users, 59% safety assist). Some listings print the same scores as four stars, but the official rating is three; the four-star car was the previous-generation i10.

Should I buy the manual or the automatic i10?

Buy the manual. The optional five-speed automated manual (AMT) was criticised in contemporary tests as slow and jerky at low speed and unpredictable at roundabouts and on inclines. Test any AMT thoroughly cold, including hill starts and reverse, before committing.

Is a 2020 i10 still under warranty?

No, not on the original cover. The new-car warranty was five years with unlimited mileage, so a January 2020 car saw it expire in early 2025. Check the registration and service record rather than assuming cover remains.

What is the real WLTP economy of the 1.0 i10?

For the SE Connect 1.0, Parkers version-specific WLTP figures are 54.3 mpg and 119 g/km of CO2. Other variants differ - the 1.2 gives 51.4 mpg and 124 g/km - so do not apply one figure to the whole range.

Is the 2020 i10 affected by the fuel-pump recall?

No 2020-specific recall was verified for this page. The widely reported fuel-pump recall covers builds from November 2021 onwards, so run the registration through the GOV.UK/DVSA recall check rather than assuming a 2020 car is included.