Hyundai i20 (2009-2015) Buying Guide
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by Richard Dredge Flushed with the success of its i10 city car and i30 supermini, Hyundai launched another small car in 2009 - the i20. From the outset it was clear the titchy Hyundai was aimed at those who saw their car as little more than transport, but that doesn't make the i20 a poor buy - just one that's unlikely to excite you. With its Vauxhall Corsa-esque styling and keen pricing, the i20 was a success for Hyundai in the UK, and thanks to it being a pensioners' favourite, low-mileage, cherished i20s aren't rare, which only makes it an even more appealing second-hand buy. |
| We Like | We Don't Like |
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| Spacious interior Easy to drive Excellent reliability Well equipped Cheap to run |
Not cheap to buy Mediocre to drive Anonymous looks |
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| 1/09 | The five-door i20 reaches UK showrooms with 1.2 or 1.4-litre petrol engines (the latter with a 4-speed auto option) and a 1.4 CRDi diesel, in 74bhp or 89bhp forms. |
| 4/09 | There's now a three-door i20. |
| 7/10 | A 99g/km 1.4 CRDi Blue eco edition arrives; its introduction coincides with CO2 emissions reductions for all engines, and the fitment of standard bluetooth for all models except the Classic. |
| 5/12 | A facelift brings an overhauled interior, refreshed exterior styling and a new 1.1-litre diesel engine, rated at 84g/km. |
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