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Would the new i10 be a good replacement for my i20 workhorse?

I drive 80 miles a day on the M25 and A12 in a Hyundai i20 1.2. My 61 plate car has been impressive to say the least being well equipped (love the Bluetooth) and gets between 50-55mpg and copes with the 70 mph cruise well. I fancy a change of vehicle this year because of the mileage my i20 is clocking up and spent some time sitting in the new i10 at my local dealer whilst waiting for my car to be serviced this week. We also own a Zafira as the family car, so as long as the kids (two five year olds) fit in the back for a school run it will do, but do like the size of my i20. Do you think I could be happy with the i10 or should I stick with another i20? Cruise control is available on the i10 but not the i20 but is this enough to give the i10 some serious consideration? Would I feel a bit intimidated on the A12 in it being a size down? Help me HJ your reviews on the i20 really helped.

Asked on 25 January 2014 by i20man

Answered by Honest John
I have no problem driving i10s on the motorway, but you need to go for the 1.25, not the 1.0. Your problem is that the current i20 with the same 1.2 engine is currently being discounted to less than an i10 1.2.
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