Hyundai i10 2010–2013 car dimensions: 3585 mm long, 1595 mm wide and 1540 mm high. Unladen weight is 980 kg. Braked towing is 700 kg.
Manual air conditioning is fitted as standard along with a CD radio that plays MP3 files and has USB plus AUX inputs. Electric front windows, height-adjustable steering column, central locking, front and side airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX points come as standard. ESP is optional in some markets. No touchscreen, cruise control or camera systems appear on the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 225 litres with the rear seats in place and rises to 910 litres when the 60:40 split rear seats fold flat.
Braked towing limit is 700 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. Payload sits around 425 kg depending on exact specification. The car suits light everyday loads and small trailers but carries no mention of heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension.
The cabin feels roomy for a city car with its long wheelbase and five proper seats. Cloth upholstery is standard. Air conditioning is fitted, along with a height-adjustable steering column, electric front windows, central locking and a CD stereo with USB and aux inputs. Split-folding rear seats add practicality. Materials are hard-wearing plastics. Higher grades add a height-adjustable driver's seat and more speakers.
1.1 petrol combined fuel use 4.7 l/100 km, 110 g/km CO2, Euro 5, 95 RON unleaded
Service interval around 15,000 km or 12 months for oil. major checks at 35,000 km/24 months
Euro NCAP 4 stars from 2008 test (adult 4, child 4, pedestrian 3)
Standard safety: full-size front airbags (passenger deactivatable), front side airbags, ABS with EBD, Isofix on outer rear seats, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters front, height-adjustable front belts and all headrests
5-year unlimited mileage warranty with roadside assistance and health checks
The 1.1-litre petrol engine is frugal on paper at 4.7 litres per 100 km combined and produces 110 g/km of CO2. It meets Euro 5 rules and takes regular 95-octane unleaded. Real-world figures will vary with driving style and conditions.
Servicing follows a schedule with oil and filter changes every 15,000 km or 12 months. Larger maintenance items fall due around every 35,000 km or two years. The car came with a five-year Triple Care package covering unlimited-mileage warranty, roadside help and annual health checks.
Safety equipment on the Classic includes dual front airbags with a passenger cut-off switch, front side airbags, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution. Three-point belts are fitted all round with pretensioners and load limiters up front. Isofix anchors sit on the outer rear seats. Curtain airbags and electronic stability control were available only as part of an optional safety pack. The model scored four stars in the 2008 Euro NCAP test.
Living with the i10 is straightforward. It is light and easy to park, with a 225-litre boot that expands usefully when the 60:40 rear seats fold. Keep an eye on the battery and fuel pump as common wear items on older examples. Regular servicing keeps running costs low.
Length 3585 mm, Width 1595 mm, Height 1540 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (i10 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Motor Deutschland, i10 Preise und Technische Daten, Stand Oktober 2012 , 1.1 five-speed manual, The Hyundai Germany facelift technical data sheet adds the 9.5 m turning circle, MacPherson front axle with anti-roll bar.