Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019) Review
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Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019) At A Glance
Stylish, good quality interior. Roomier and more mature than its predecessor. Refined for a small car and decent to drive.
Auto gearbox undergeared for motorways. No driver’s seat height adjustment on base trim.
The i10 of 2014 was an important milestone in Hyundai’s transition from value brand to one that sells on desirability. This city car retained all of the strengths normally associated with the Korean firm, while adding style, cabin appeal and equipment to tempt buyers away from their comfort zone of the Citroen C1, its sister car the Toyota Aygo and the undeniably solid Volkswagen Up. That makes the Hyundai i10 a very serious contender for used buyers now. Read on for our full Hyundai i10 review.
The original Hyundai i10 proved a big hit, with its practical nature and excellent value for money ticking a lot of boxes for UK buyers.
But Hyundai isn’t a company to rest on its laurels and for the second-generation model in 2014, it started with a clean sheet of paper. In the process, the firm focused on a number of key areas, in particular refinement and quality.
It was a huge step change from its predecessor. That’s something we’ve now become accustomed to from Hyundai, yet the rate of improvement felt astonishing at the time.
The Hyundai i10 is certainly a handsome hatchback, with neat lines and a far less boxy look than its predecessor. Yet there is plenty of room inside, with especially impressive space in the back and a decent boot that’s bigger than that of the Hyundai i10 that went before.
The interior is another highlight – it’s easily one of the best in this class of the era, with a good-quality feel, no exposed metals and no visible screwheads. From behind the steering wheel, it’s hard to believe you’re in a city car.
What the Hyundai i10 does so well is get the basics right: it’s well built, good to drive and has a quality interior. Throw in two great engines, manual or auto gearboxes, plus impressive refinement and you’ve got a winner on your hands.
After that, the rest pretty much takes care of itself. True, it may not have the cool factor of the Fiat 500 or the image of the Volkswagen Up, but in our opinion the smart money in this part of the used market would go on the Hyundai i10. It’s genuinely a great little car.
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Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 to 1.2 Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 29–62 mpg
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Handling and ride quality
While the Hyundai i10 feels like a bigger car at higher speeds, it has all the qualities of a small car when it comes to handling. The steering is responsive and direct, plus it has a good weight to it, while the gearbox has a nice, positive shift.
Overall, it may not quite have the character of the Volkswagen Up, but it’s not far behind, feeling nimble and agile. There’s plenty of front-end grip, a good ride and it’s genuinely enjoyable on the move.
In short, it’s a great little car to drive.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Engines
The range is very straightforward, with just two engines. The more popular choice is the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, which has a modest 66PS. On paper, it’s no ball of fire, and you do occasionally have to work the gearbox in order to provide a bit of get-up-and-go. But even at higher revs, it remains refined.
This engine is used in the BlueDrive model, which drops CO2 to 98g/km and averages a claimed 65.7mpg. In the later Blue, these numbers improved to 93g/km and 70.6mpg.
The other choice is the 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, which is a bit smoother, as you’d expect, and has more in-gear poke. If you’re going to be driving on dual carriageways or motorways frequently, then this is the one to go for.
It’s helped by more torque with 120Nm, and although this doesn’t peak until quite high up the rev range, it’s an engine that’s happy to be kept buzzing along. Economy is still good, with an official 57.7mpg.
The only note of caution with the Hyundai i10 on the driving front is if you choose the 1.2 with the automatic gearbox. The four-speed auto is smooth enough, but feels undergeared on the motorway, so it can make the engine feel somewhat strained and noisier than it should be.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Safety
The Hyundai i10 comes with ESC and emergency brake assist, but not automatic emergency braking. There are six airbags fitted to all models and Isofix child seat fixings in the two outer rear seats.
Autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning with a Driver Assist pack were offered as an option for the facelifted Hyundai i10 from 2017 onwards.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Towing
There are no official figures for this generation of Hyundai i10's towing capacities.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 55–71 mpg | 14.7–15.1 s | 93–117 g/km |
| 1.2 | 58 mpg | 12.1–12.3 s | 114 g/km |
| 1.2 Automatic | 48 mpg | 13.8 s | 139–142 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
81%
Real MPG
29–62 mpg
MPGs submitted
448
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019) interior
- Boot space is 218–1012 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of four stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3665 mm |
| Width | 1943 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2385 mm |
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Practicality
The driving position is spot on, with excellent headroom and legroom. It’s the same story in the rear, too – it’s easy to get in and out through big, wide-opening doors.
Storage in the cabin is good, with a large glovebox and plenty of stowage space in the centre console. And you can fit one-litre bottles in all the door pockets. At 252 litres, the luggage capacity was class-leading at its launch in 2014, and the space is well-shaped with a low-ish loading lip and large opening.
While the interior may not have the same style as some rivals, it gets the key things right – the dials are simple and clear, the buttons are all well laid out and there are some nice details, such as the circular air vents.
The coloured strip across the dash and on the doors really lifts it too, and complements the seat cloth – it’s cream on entry-level models, but on SE and Premium versions you can choose between blue or orange.
Long-distance trips are no problem, thanks to the exceptionally comfortable seats. On the move, the Hyundai i10 feels like a bigger car than it is thanks to its impressive refinement.
No other car this size and age is as quiet at motorway speeds – there’s no wind noise and barely any road noise either, thanks to details such as the reshaped door mirror mounts and dual door sealing strips.
Sound insulation from the engine is equally as impressive and again unmatched in this class, even by Volkswagen.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Quality and finish
‘Premium’ is a word that Hyundai likes to use these days. Whether it’s referring to the exterior styling or interior quality, it’s an epithet that would seem largely justified here.
This Hyundai i10 was lifted considerably over its predecessor, and both the trim materials and switchgear have a genuinely quality feel.
The controls on the stereo system combine chunky knobs with big, nicely tactile switches and the overall effect is of a grown-up, tightly screwed together car.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Infotainment
From 2017 on, the Hyundai i10 in Premium trim gained a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen, which works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
It also has sat-nav included and is one of the easier systems to operate and find your way around.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019) value for money
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Prices
Cast your net for a nine-year-old Hyundai i10, and you should catch a good one with 65,000 miles on the clock for around £4500.
For something newer, you’ll have to budget up to as much as £10,000 for a four-year-old Hyundai i10 with around 20,000 miles to its credit.
The good news here is that there are plenty to choose from, so finding one in a spec that meets your needs should be simple.
Hyundai i10 (2014 – 2019): Running Costs
If you must have an automatic gearbox with the Hyundai i10, you’ll find the 1.2-litre model delivers fuel economy a bit below what we’d expect of this class. The official figure is 47.9mpg, but you’re more likely to see around 37mpg, according to our Real MPG data.
With the manual gearbox version with the same engine, you should enjoy about 47mpg in mixed driving.
The 1.0-litre petrol engine only comes with a manual gearbox and offers an official figure of up to 70.6mpg on the Blue version that offered some efficiency upgrades.
This variant is also the cleanest when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, which register as 93g/km, although you will pay £180 in road tax at the time of writing, as the model was introduced after the 1 April 2017 date when a flat rate of duty was imposed.
Insurance ranks between groups 1 and 7 for the Hyundai i10, so cover is not expensive for most drivers, and servicing is also cost-effective even at Hyundai dealers, who have a good reputation among owners.
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Hyundai offered three trims during this generation’s lifespan. The Hyundai i10 S comes with standard electric front windows, trip computer, a USB port and Bluetooth connection.
To enjoy a better level of equipment, the Hyundai i10 SE is a wiser choice as it has air-conditioning, electric rear windows and central locking. Importantly for comfort, it also has a height adjustable driver’s seat.
With the Hyundai i10 Premium version, you benefit from alloy wheels, LED running lights and a leather steering wheel and gearknob. A sunroof was an option.
Facelifted Premium models from 2017 onwards also came with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3665 mm |
| Width | 1943 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2385 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 933–961 kg |
| Boot Space | 218–1012 L |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Alternative | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £8,985–£13,540 |
| Insurance Groups | 1–7 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–F |
| Official MPG | 47.9–70.6 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 4 |
On sale until July 2020
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0 66ps SE Blue 4Seat 5dr | £11,325 | 70.6 mpg | - |
| 1.0 67ps GO SE 5dr | £11,690 | 55.4 mpg | 14.7 s |
| 1.0 MPI 67ps Play 5dr | £11,180 | 55.4 mpg | 14.7 s |
| 1.0 MPI 67ps Premium 5dr | - | 60.1 mpg | 14.7 s |
| 1.0 MPI 67ps S 5dr | - | 60.1 mpg | 14.7 s |
| 1.0 MPI 67ps SE 5dr | - | 60.1 mpg | 14.7 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps Premium 5dr | - | 57.6 mpg | 12.1 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps Premium Auto 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps Premium SE 5dr | - | 57.6 mpg | 12.1 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps Premium SE Auto 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps SE 5dr | - | 57.6 mpg | 12.1 s |
| 1.2 MPI 87ps SE Auto 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
On sale until April 2017
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0 66ps Blue Drive Premium 5dr | £10,675 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps Blue Drive S 5dr | £8,985 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps Blue Drive S Air 5dr | £9,665 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps Blue Drive SE 5dr | £9,975 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps GO Edition 5dr | £9,545 | 60.1 mpg | - |
| 1.0 66ps Premium 5dr | £11,200 | 60.1 mpg | - |
| 1.0 66ps Premium 5dr | £10,775 | 60.1 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps S 5dr | £9,250 | 60.1 mpg | - |
| 1.0 66ps S 5dr | £8,995 | 60.1 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps S Air 5dr | £9,675 | 60.1 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps SE 5dr | £10,500 | 60.1 mpg | - |
| 1.0 66ps SE 5dr | £10,075 | 60.1 mpg | 14.9 s |
| 1.0 66ps SE Blue 4Seat 5dr | £10,900 | 70.6 mpg | - |
| 1.0 66ps SE Blue 4Seat 5dr | £10,325 | 65.7 mpg | 15.1 s |
| 1.2 87ps Premium 5dr | £11,680 | 57.6 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps Premium 5dr | £11,275 | 57.6 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.2 87ps Premium Auto 5dr | £12,420 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps Premium Auto 5dr | £11,925 | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.2 87ps Premium SE 5dr | £12,800 | 57.6 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps Premium SE 5dr | £12,395 | 57.6 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.2 87ps Premium SE Auto 5dr | £13,540 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps Premium SE Auto 5dr | £13,045 | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.2 87ps SE 5dr | £10,980 | 57.6 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps SE 5dr | £10,575 | 57.6 mpg | 12.3 s |
| 1.2 87ps SE Auto 5dr | £11,720 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 1.2 87ps SE Auto 5dr | £11,225 | 47.9 mpg | 13.8 s |
Model History
- August 2013: New Hyundai i10 unveiled
- October 2013: Prices announced
- February 2015: Premium SE model added to Hyundai i10 range
- August 2016: Slight redesign for i10
- December 2016: New price structure announced for upgraded Hyundai i10
- February 2018: Hyundai i10 Go SE launched
- April 2019: Hyundai i10 Play special edition announced
August 2013
New Hyundai i10 unveiled
Hyundai released the first pictures of new i10, the company’s completely-new small hatchback. Appearing five years after its predecessor went on sale, the new i10 demonstrates significant progress for Hyundai in the segment, possessing abilities and features typically only found in higher segments. Generous levels of equipment, space and functionality, coupled with sophisticated design, refined ride qualities and a quiet cabin, set new levels of ‘true value’ for Hyundai.
Buyers of the new i10 will be offered the highest levels of comfort and safety equipment, with many features more common to segments above. Available equipment such as automatic climate control, heated leather steering wheel and cruise control with speed limiter provide bigger-car comfort, while safety features include standard-fitment stability control and front curtain airbags.
Longer (+80mm), wider (+65mm) and lower (-50mm) than its predecessor, the new i10 provides best-in-class legroom and cargo capacity. Front and rear passengers benefit from combined legroom of 1,890mm, while boot capacity has been boosted by more than 10% to 252 litres with all seats in place.
The new i10 is based on an all-new platform featuring a 5mm-longer wheelbase and relocated rear dampers that deliver more precise wheel control over all types of road surface. To take full advantage of its enhanced dimensions, the new i10 has also been carefully tuned to deliver refined driving dynamics and low noise levels, for an experience close to the standard of larger hatchbacks.
As with 95% of Hyundai cars sold in Europe, the new i10 has been designed and developed at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
In production from September 2013 at Hyundai’s factory in Ízmit, Turkey. The annual capacity of the plant, which already produces the i20 model, is rising to 200,000 cars, following a multi-million Euro investment in infrastructure in the region. Once the new i10 goes on sale across Europe, 90% of Hyundai cars sold in Europe will be built in the region.
October 2013
Prices announced
| Model | Trim | Price (on the road) |
| 1.0 manual | S | £8,345 |
| 1.0 manual | S Air | £8,995 |
| 1.0 manual | SE | £9,295 |
| 1.0 manual | Blue Drive SE | £9,595 |
| 1.2 manual | SE | £9,795 |
| 1.2 automatic | SE | £10,495 |
| 1.0 manual | Premium | £9,995 |
| 1.2 manual | Premium | £10,495 |
Specifications: S models come with the 1.0-litre engine, cloth and vinyl interior trim in black with beige inserts, 4-inch steel wheels, central locking, electric front windows, CD tuner with USB, daytime running lights, Isofix and a tilt adjustable steering wheel. SE adds remote central locking, electric rear windows, electric heated door mirrors, body coloured door handles and mirrors, driver's seat height adjustment and black b-pillars. Blue accent cloth interior is standard with vibrant orage accent cloth trim available as a no-cost option. Premium comes with 14-inch alloys, Bluetooth with voice recognition, steering wheel controls, LED daytie running lights, front fog lights, rear speakers, drivers safety window, door mirror indicators, Emergency Stop Signal, side body mouldings, leather steering wheel and gear lever, plus chrome effect interior door handles and parking brake.
Options: Connectivity Pack - Bluetooth with voice recognition, rear speakers and steering wheel controls; Winter Pack - heated leather steering wheel and heated front seats; Driver Assist Pack - rear parking sensors and cruise control with speed limiter
Wheels: 13 x 4.5-inch steel wheels with 155/70 R13 tyres and tyre mobility kit; 14 x 5.5-inch steel or alloy wheels with 175/65 R14 tyres and tyre mobility kit or temporary spare; 15 x 6.0-inch steel or alloy wheels with 185/55 R15 tyres and tyre mobility kit or temporary spare
February 2015
Premium SE model added to Hyundai i10 range
Priced at £11,995 OTR for the manual, and £12,650 OTR for the automatic it comes with 15” alloy wheels; an electric tilt and slide glass sunroof; rear parking sensors; smart key with engine stop/start button; chrome effect exterior door handles; climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel.
From February 2015, responding to consumer requests, Hyundai has added a space saver spare tyre as a standard feature on new SE models and above. In addition, Hyundai is offering customers, of the SE model, the ‘Connectivity Pack’ option which comprises of Bluetooth with voice recognition; steering wheel with audio controls and rear speakers, all for just £175.
August 2016
Slight redesign for i10
The new i10 gets a redesigned grille, new bumpers, a new black inlay as well as round rear fog lamps mirroring the new front design. Redesigned side mouldings with a new shape and size round off the fresh profile.
Inside, the i10 comes with a new shade of red cloth. Customers can now also choose from blue and black interior colours on all trims. There is also a new design of 14-inch steel or alloy wheel. There are enhancements in ride and handling created by a larger front bump stopper and modified steering gear ratio.
Like its predecessor, the i10 will come with the proven choice of two petrol engines, 1.0-litre and 1.25-litre, driving the front wheels through five-speed manual as standard or four-speed automatic gearboxes. The BlueDrive model, based on the 1.0-litre petrol variant, includes a number of features to reduce fuel consumption.
The i10 now includes the latest connectivity features, all integrated into the new seven-inch touch screen navigation system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto guarantee seamless integration, safe operation and mirrored functionality of mobile devices based on iOS or the Android operating system.
December 2016
New price structure announced for upgraded Hyundai i10
Optional Driver Assist Pack comprises Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) forming the Driver Assist Pack. Using a forward facing camera, LDWS alerts the driver with an audible warning if the vehicle moves over lane markings, whilst FCWS acts to warn the driver with a visual and audible alarm if a collision risk arises from another vehicle.
Handling the i10 is improved with modified steering gear ratio for a more direct feel, whilst larger front shock absorber bump stops enhance both ride comfort and lower suspension noise transmission into the cabin.
Prices start from £9,250 for the i10 S, including new 14” steel wheels and wheel covers, rear spoiler with integrated brake light, electric front windows and remote central locking as standard. with the interior features a new Black cloth interior. with grey dashboard insert. Standard safety features include Electronic Stability Programme, Brake Assist System and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The i10 S comes with the 1.0 3-cylinder Kappa engine and a 5 speed manual transmission.
i10 SE, from £10,500 adds body-coloured door handles and mirrors, with heating and electrical adjustment, air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth and DAB radio. i10 SE is also available with optional blue or red interior trim as a no cost alternative to the standard black cloth trim and introduces the Driver Assist Pack option. i10 SE offers the choice of 1.0-litre 3-cylinder Kappa engine and 5 speed manual transmission, 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa engine with a 5 speed manual or 1.2 Kappa with 4 speed automatic transmission.
i10 SE Blue, available from £10,900, shares the equipment of the SE, with better economy. It features a combination of Intelligent Stop Go, and a unique weight saving 4 seat interior with 13” steel wheels and wheel covers, allowing the i10 SE Blue’s 1.0-litre 3-cylinder Kappa engine to achieve 70.6 mpg combined.
i10 Premium now has privacy glass as standard and a new design of 14” alloy wheel and LED daytime running lights. Inside has climate control leather steering wheel and gear knob. New connectivity features include DAB radio and a smartphone docking station. i10 Premium is available with the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder Kappa with 5 speed manual transmission, the 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa with a 5 speed manual or 1.2 Kappa with 4 speed automatic transmission. i10 Premium prices start from £11,200.
Range topping i10 Premium SE starts at £12,800 and adds a 7” touchscreen with Navigation and DAB radio. The fully integrated system also offers LIVE services, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, making i10 Premium SE the only car in its class to offer all 3 in a single infotainment system. i10 Premium SE is available with the 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa engine with a choice of a 5 speed manual, or 4 speed automatic transmission.
The solid colour range comprises Morning Blue and Polar White, while the metallic range is made up of Aqua Sparkling, Iced Coffee, Sleek Sliver and Star Dust. Customers desiring pearl colours can choose between Mandarin Orange, Passion Red and Phantom Black. Black cloth interior is the standard New i10 upholstery, with both Blue and Red cloth available on SE, Premium and Premium SE trim.
| New i10 Pricing | Fuel Type | CO 2 Emissions (g/km) | VED Band | Recommended On The Road Price | P11D Value | BIK % |
| S 1.0 66ps 5dr - Manual | P | 108 | B | £9,250 | £9,195 | 18% |
| SE Blue 1.0 66ps 4 seat 5dr - Manual | P | 93 | A | £10,900 | £10,845 | 15% |
| SE 1.0 66ps 5dr - Manual | P | 108 | B | £10,500 | £10,445 | 18% |
| Premium 1.0 66ps 5dr - Manual | P | 108 | B | £11,200 | £11,145 | 18% |
| SE 1.2 87ps 5dr - Manual | P | 114 | C | £10,980 | £10,925 | 19% |
| SE 1.2 87ps 5dr - Auto | P | 139 | E | £11,720 | £11,535 | 24% |
| Premium 1.2 87ps 5dr - Manual | P | 114 | C | £11,680 | £11,625 | 19% |
| Premium 1.2 87ps 5dr - Auto | P | 139 | E | £12,420 | £12,235 | 24% |
| Premium SE 1.2 87ps 5dr - Manual | P | 114 | C | £12,800 | £12,745 | 19% |
| Premium SE 1.2 87ps 5dr - Auto | P | 139 | E | £13,540 | £13,355 | 24% |
| Optional Extras | ||||||
| Metallic / Pearl paint | £550 | |||||
| Driver Assist Pack (Lane Departure Warning System and Forward Collision Warning System) – SE, Premium & Premium SE | £275 | |||||
| Blue or Red interior – SE , Premium and Premium SE | FOC | |||||
February 2018
Hyundai i10 Go SE launched
The i10 Go! SE 1.0 66PS 5 speed manual is based on the i10 SE. Priced from £11,285, only a £495 premium over the base SE, the i10 Go! SE offers additional exterior equipment including 14-inch alloy wheels, gloss black door mirrors, privacy glass and black side body moulding.
Interior equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather steering wheel and gear knob, black headlining and Go! SE cloth upholstery. The i10 Go SE! is available in 4 body colours, Champion Blue (metallic), Stardust Grey (metallic), Phantom Black (pearl) and Polar White (solid).
April 2019
Hyundai i10 Play special edition announced
The i10 Play is available from £11,195 - the same price as the i10 SE and includes higher trim specification - including 15-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, 7-inch touchscreen navigation system with DAB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, black gloss door mirror covers and PLAY badging. The i10 Play is available with the 1.0 MPI 67PS 5 speed manual.
The i10 PLAY is available in a choice of five colours: Tomato Red or Polar White as solid, no cost options, Champion Blue, Stardust Grey or Clean Slate as metallic options for £550.
What to watch out for
Shortage of 2014 model Hyundai i10 space saver spare wheels reported.
05-05-2015:Complaint of gearchange of November 2014 Hyundai i10 1.0 stiffening up, thought to be due to the low viscosity oil used in it.
26-07-2016:Complaint that inner position of the door seals leaves the sills vulnerable to getting covered with road dirt, particularly the area over the rear wheelarch.
02-11-2016:Report of 15,000 mile 2014 Hyundai i10 requiring a/c regas at 2 years old at cost of £210. This is because, like Peugeot/Citroen and Nissan, Hyundai has switched from cheap R134A refrigerant to the much more expensive, more leak-prone and more flammable R1234YF refrigerant. An international conference in October 2016 has forced a switch out of R134A by all car manufacturers by 2020 for environmental reasons.
22-01-2017:Report of rear parking brake pads of 2014/64 Hyundai i10 sticking to rear discs on release of the lever and not separating until the car is driven. Same as on previous model i10.
11-07-2017:Brake discs and pads of 2 year old Hyundai i10 started grinding and needed replacing at 16,000 miles. Not a warranty item.
11-08-2017:Complaint that EPAS system of 2015 Hyundai i10 emits a 20Khz tone (like a strong tinnitus sound as soon as we move) when the engine is running. It comes on as soon as the power steering is activated and stays on until approx. 4-5 seconds after the engine is switched off (when it sounds like a relay drops out). Owner took it to his local Dealer, where the mechanic confirms his readings (he also got the mechanic to check on another new I10, that gave the same readings). Complaint escalated to Hyundai UK and he was told that as he was the only one to complain they would not do anything about it. (Owner had a similar problem with his KIA Rio 3 that suggests he is particularly sensitive to the sound.
31-08-2017:Report that 2014/64 reg Hyundai i10 needed new front brake pads at 16,000 miles to pass its first MoT. Offside pads were 90% worn; Nearside 80%.
25-11-2017:Complaint that rear brake discs and pads of 2 year old 15,500 mile 2015 Hyundai i10 needed to be replaced at its 2nd year service and that the dealer said the fronts would also need to be replaced in 2 - 3 months time.
05-02-2018:Report that gear selector problems of 2014/64 Hyundai i10 were resolved by the dealer by fitting a new gear selector quadrant and cable.
13-02-2018:Complaint of stiff and difficult to apply parking brake on 2015 Hyundai i10.
01-03-2018:Report of March 2014 Hyundai I10 1.2 Classic needing new discs and pads all round at 18,970 at a cost of £312. (Under the Hyundai 5 year wassanty, brake parts are only covered for 2 years or 20,000 miles whichever comes first.)
30-03-2018:Report that on 2014 i10s the iPod connection via cable (to an iPhone 7) started out great and over the last 3 years gradually got increasingly unreliable with issues in recognising a connection, unresponsive controls (wheel and radio) and after a traffic interruption having to unplug and plug in again to establish a connection. The dealer has said "oh it's common, they all do that and you need to buy a special lead, but not from us as eBay have them cheaper (£35)". From the pics online the lead seems to use both the aux jack and the USB together with a lightning Apple connector on the other end for the phone.
08-05-2018:Report of a 2 year old Hyundai i10 needing replacement rear pads at 6,628 miles at a cost of £276.10 (pads or discs and pads?) and also needing the front brakes stripping and cleaning.
14-05-2018:Report of surface rust on rear brake discs of 2016 Hyundai i10 found by the dealer during its 2nd service at just 5,000 miles. Dealer offered to clean them up for £287, which implies re-surfacing the discs on a special machine.
19-06-2018:Report of clutch failure on 2014 Hyundai i10 at 13,000 miles.
17-07-2018:Report of 13,000 mile 2015 Hyundai i10 1.2 Premium automatic slipping out of 4th gear at 2,000rpm. Dealer atttempted to re-set the sensor but problem still occurs. Does not happen at 2,500rpm where it settles into 4th.
09-08-2018:Report of 2016/66 Hyundai i10 needing new rear discs and pads at cost of £322 due to pitting with corrosion. Also a/c needs a re-gas.
18-03-2019:Report of leaking bulkhead seal of March 2018 Hyundai i10 Premium SE Auto. First noticed January 2019. Hyundai dealer took 20 days to repair it. Now leak has returned.
09-06-2019:Report of parking brake of October 2017 Hyundai i10 Premium SE failing after being parked on a slightly sloping drive. What happened was that the parking brake cable simply snapped under tension.
06-07-2019:Report of intermittent "disturbing noises" from engine of 2015 Hyundai i10 1.25 automatic when taking right hand bends. Owner left car with dealer for testing while on holiday and dealer found failed oil riser that meant the engine was not being lubricated correctly. New engine fitted under warranty.
08-10-2019:Report of rusted rear brake discs on 2017 Hyundai i10.
05-11-2019:Report of 2014 Hyundai i10 1.2 shearing off its crankshaft pulley, throwing its alternator belt and losing most of its oil. Always dealer serviced. 75k miles and 2 months out of 5 year warranty. Dealer wants £1,000 to fix. Owener had car towed to his regular Hyundai dealer in Reading. They spoke to Hyundai who gave him 10%, and they added another 10% and replaced the pulley plus crankshaft oil seal, bolt and belt, so the bill was £383. Owner also spoke to the Hyundai dealer it got towed to in Slough who offered him the £90 inspection fee back. The bolt had sheared off the crankshaft sprocket that holds the pulley on and the belt fell off, similar to what used to happen to the previous generation i10.
01-01-2020:Rattle in front passenger area of new KIA Picanto 1 spec, found to come from loose unused wiring connection block banging against a body part. Easily fixed by straightening and moving the wiring and block.
06-01-2020:Another rattle reported behind the dash of a 2019 Hyundai i10, probably for the same reason as the KIA Picanto (above).
