Hyundai i10February 2011

David24 July 2009

very good

Philstone27 July 2009

With the 1.25 engine, the i10 is very nippy, and much better on motorways!

Glyn25 August 2009

Very, very good - does the job really well and the auto with the 1.25 engine is excellently smooth.

Alan Miller27 August 2009

I recently purchased a i10 i found the car roomy and nice to drive around town its a pleasure to drive very nippy and quite good on petrol the only fault i found that annoys me are the roof pillars they restrict vision especially when reversing as 1 lampost found out apart from that its ace A Miller

Brent Crawshaw30 September 2009

Bought a 1.2 classic for the missus,she cant get me out of it! cruises quietly at sensible motorway speeds and a hoot on country lanes. All for £7300 inc metallic! air con, abs ,ebd,i-pod 6 speaker stereo ,leecy windows ,4 air bags etc.etc, R U SURE you dont want any more money Hyundai ? Oh and isnt this car what the new MINI not to mention the Fiat 500 should have been ie NOT OVERPRICED !

Chris Slyfield05 October 2009

You really MUST test the 1.2 version of the i10..... It is more fun round the 'back lanes' than my BMW M3, and quick with it!....Handles and corners just like the original Mini. It is crammed full of 'Goodies' that are included in the price plus it has a 5 year warranty. I cannot believe how little petrol it uses and the ony faults I've noted are trivial.... ie.it is easy to leave the rear parcel shelf up when you have loaded the boot and there is a buzzing noise by my right ear when driving (probably a door seal or seatbelt top mounting). There is a rattle from the offside rear (could be the rear suspension or the rear hatch). All will be fixed at the first service by my SUPERB local main dealer, Normandy Garage. The turning circle is superb and it can be parked in unbelievably small gaps. I also drive a 2005 Getz and a Santa Fe and as far as I can see, Hyundai models just 'Getz' better and better! Honda started like this and then got greedy on their pricing. The Japanese should be worried by Hyundai and Kia! That is if the Politics in Korea can remain stable.

Jim Martin22 November 2009

Concerned about quality build - have never encountered as many rattles and squeaks from a brand-new vehicle. Just had 1st year service and still hearing constant metal rattling, hydraulic, & fan-belt noise. I would not recommend Hyundai i10 to friends or family, and its unlikely I will ever buy another.

numbers29 November 2009

I do not understand the comments from Jim Martin on 22 Nov. 2009... Surely he told his garage what needed fixing/checking when the car went in for the first service and if so, presumably they failed to carry out the work! What is 'hydraulic noise'? Also what is 'fan-belt noise'? This is the first bad review I have seen on the i10 and he mentions nothing about the 'driving experience', economy, handling or lavish equipment that comes fitted as standard in the car.... I hasten to add that I am in no way connected with Hyundai, but credit where credit is due. They probably produce the best 'Value for Money' vehicles that are currently built with a 5 year warranty thrown in!

Shaun01 December 2009

I bought the i10 1.2 comfort at the end of september after having a test drive, so after a couple of weeks i was thinking what a nice little car to drive it was, and great on the motorway, then the dreaded clutch judder i heard of started, but i thought give it a while it may go away, which it did seem to get less, but it is now back, i read on the internet there is nothing can be done, and Hyundai have changed the clucth on the newer ones, great thanks for telling us earlier Hyundai, second problem, terrible fuel economy, about 36mpg, nothing like the quoted figures, i get about 280 miles on a tank if i am lucky, and i drive very steady indeed. Then the rattles started very annoying for a new car, a different one everytime i drive it, it drives you mad. Then the other night i was driving the dash lights went out, i could not see the speedo, great as you come up to speed cameras when its dark. I will be going back to Hyundai very soon to see what they say. So all in all, i like how it drives, and it is great on the motorway, but can i recommend it, the answer is no, too many faults.

Barrie05 December 2009

I bought a hyundai i10 1.2 comfort in september. I found the dealers to be pleasant and helpfull.The ride is a bit jittery on rough roads and my car also suffers from clutch judder, if you try and pull away from junctions too quickly.The economy is around 48 mpg nowhere near the figures quoted.But the warranty should help keep niggles at bay. Everything works still and the only problem (im being pickie)was when i went out to the car and switched on and the radio came on its own.I have heard that there will be a 800cc turbo out next year. Its a pity they dont do a diesel.Otherwise a good choice for my first new car.

Ray Knowles10 January 2010

Purchased a i10 Comfort in July 2009 .Great car to drive and no problem on motorway . Will cruise at 85 no problem Thought the fuel consumption would be a bit better than my scrapped Citroen Saxo (125000 miles) but sadly not, so no more greener in my opinion . The best consumption I have achieved is 46 MPG . Had to have a front wheel bearing changed at 3000 miles , but enoying the 5 year warranty.

Dafydd14 January 2010

I bought this car as a replacement for my 10 year old KA3 ( which I had from new and was very reliable and have no complaints about). I paid £9500 for my KA3 in 1999 and just paid with scrappage discount £6250 for the i10 !!! I am impressed by it every time I drive it. For the money it is absolutely excellent and fantastic value . Fun to drive has every gadget you really need, is very well designed inside and feels well put together. love the fold flat rear seats and the fact it has 4 doors rather than two. I would however agree that the claimed fuel consumption figures are way beyond what I have been getting as it is no better than the KA. But all in all this car has great character and I would recommend anyone thinking of buying a small car to take an i10 for a test drive.

L Jones04 February 2010

For the first three weeks I would have given this car 5 out of 5. I did so much research and found it to be the best value for money small car on the market but I am now so disappointed. The dreaded clutch judder started, so back to the work shop it went. I was told there was no cure until Hyundai have designed a new clutch for the 1.2 like they had to do for the 1.1. It got worse, so back again, same story, no fix. I dread driving it on damp days as it is impossible to pull out in to traffic safely. The pleasure of owning my first ever brand new car didn't last long, I can't even be bothered to clean it. I am going to reject it as totally unfit for purpose and as there is no fix for it as of yet I might stand a chance?

karan12 February 2010

I think A star is one of the best car with good built. it is a city drive car.it is more comfortable in traffic. Moreover the design is quite fresh and looks cool and it is more comfortable.ground clearance also very good. astar made for middle class people who is looking for fuel economy.

Caprice114 February 2010

I purchased my Hyundai i10 Style in November 2009 and I am very disappointed with the fuel consumption. I am doing on average about 35/36 mpg if I drive slowly and steady on motorway. Only God knows what it must be doing in town. My old Vauxhall Omega 2.0 had better fuel comsumption. The clutch judder was there from day 1 and I am on the waiting list to have the clutch changed to a modified version. Clutch judders badly if I don't drive the car for several days or in damp weather. There is a strange noise coming from the brake pads now, so it will have to go back to the garage for investigation. Also strange electrical sounds from dashboard these were there from day 1. The good points are very nippy, easy to park, comfortable and spacious and lots of extras. Should I complain to Hyundai for misrepresentation of fuel economy?

Caprice114 February 2010

In response to Sarah who wrote on the 4th February 2010, I think I get the same noise - I thought it might be from the dashboard but thinking about it now I believe it to be the same noise as yours ie the intermittant whirring lasting 1 or 2 seconds. I have been trying to get the judder sorted out and now the crunching noises from the brakes (only done 837 miles), that I have not had time to sort the whirring noise out yet. If I have news, I will let you know.

L Jones17 February 2010

Caprice1, demand a new clutch! I wrote and rejected my car because of the clutch judder and no fix being available until a modified clutch was made by Hyundai. Lo and behold the day after receiving the letter they rang to say that a modified clutch was now available! It seems that whoever shouts loudest goes to the top of the queue for a fix. If this cures the problem I will put my score up to 5 out of 5 as it is a good little cheap car. I can just do without the kangaroo starts in damp weather.

numbers18 February 2010

This is still a 5 star car, in spite of the clutch problems on some vehicles and the whirring noise from beneath the dashboard. It is fun to drive and huge on the inside when you consider how small the outside is. If you ask your dealer I am sure somebody will know what is making the 'whirring' noise ( I believe it is an electrical servo of some description). The clutches are being replaced free of charge....... so having reported mine to the dealer and got confirmation that it is on the list for replacement, I am prepared to wait, as I want to make sure that I do get a modified clutch fitted and not one of the old ones....... Just be glad you did not buy a Toyota!.... Clutch judder I can deal with...... Throttles jammed open and dodgy brakes are things to really worry about.

AJ20 February 2010

My i10 is booked in to Arnold Clark service centre, Aberdeen for Saturday, 27th February to investigate the noise to which Sarah, 4th February and Caprice 1, 14th February are referring. The whirring noise which started after 1000miles was fairly infrequent but it is becoming far more frequent now that I have covered almost 2000 miles. The noise is coming from the right side of the engine compartment close to the fuse box. I will report how Sir Arnold's service centre deals with this. That apart, the i10 is a great little city car.

Sharon24 February 2010

Lovely little car but disappointed with a few things - The fuel consumption seems to have got worse as time has gone on and I'm lucky if I can get 300 miles out of the tank. I also have clutch shudder (doesn't happen every day) which is so bad on occasions that the wheels have spun - not ideal in icy conditions. Took it to my the local dealer and they wouldn't look at the clutch as I was told there is no fix and was told to call back in 3 months time. I also sometimes experience the brakes sticking when it's been raining. The whirring noise coming from the front appears to be the automatic headlight levelling system - as I was sat in traffic when the noise started and you could see the lights moving! I've had the car 6 months so could I still "reject" the car - how would I go about doing this anyway?

Diane24 February 2010

I agree the i10 is a great little car. Like most people the fuel consumption is way out. I have an automatic so that is to be expected but am not getting many more mpg that my N reg Astra (also automatic). I have had the whirring noise for a while and today went into the dealers who say it is something to do with the headlight adjustment. As this seems to happen during the day mostly cant say I have noticed the hightlights moving about. According to the dealer Hyundai are aware of the problem and all dealers are being asked to keep a note of the registration numbers of those cars affected and when Hyundai have sorted out a modification all the owners will be contacted to have this fixed. Lets hope so as the noise drives me mad!! Apart from that so far so good - lets hope it lasts

AJ28 February 2010

Arnold Clark, Aberdeen confirm that the intermittent whirring noise comes from a faulty headlight adjustment switch. The noise can be detected from the headlight located under the fuse box. The fault is commonplace and will be rectified whenever the ordered part arrives. The switch should be replaced within half an hour. I now await their phone call.

souxie06 March 2010

This is the perfect small car. Its got loads of space inside and well comfortable. You can park it anywhere and it turns on a sixpence. I have had this car now for one week, bought it here in Spain at Hyundai in Elche and they have been fantastic. The gears are brilliant all 5 of them, and yes ok its a bit bumpy on our country roads, but what car isnt. I am so, so pleased it both performace wise and comfort. Excellent value for money and runs on vapour.

Barrie 10 March 2010

Hello again.Car just done 4000 miles and is going well.I also have noticed the Hydraulic noise which is particulary evident at traffic lights. Its intermittent and may have something to do with keeping pressure in the system although im no expert.I do not believe this to be a fault though as the steering and everything else seems to be ok and of course there are no warning lights coming on.Maybe this is just a characteristic of the car.The 800cc 3cylinder turbo version should be ved free as it has good co2 levels and is said to be more economical (i hope) I also read about an electric i10 at the frankfurt show it could do 100 miles on a charge apparently.

Rich19 March 2010

We were under no illusions that what we were getting with the i10 was a budget car, and as such it seems well screwed together and on our speculative test drives, outclassed the Kia Picanto and the Fiat Panda. Since then it has continued to tick all the right boxes - except for fuel economy. We have the 1.2 Classic, and despite rarely going over 3,500 revs we barely achieve 200 miles out of a full tank. The dealer who sold it to us under the scrappage scheme informed us economy would improve with time, but after 1,500 miles this now seems suspect. Is anybody getting 50mpg plus out of their i10?

AJ20 March 2010

Arnold Clark, Aberdeen confirm that the intermittent whirring noise comes from a faulty headlight adjustment switch. The fault is commonplace and will be rectified whenever the ordered part arrives. Headlight adjustment switch replaced .......sorted!

Sharon22 March 2010

Car booked in next Monday for a new clutch and headlight adjustment switch. I have recently found rust on the alloy wheels - the garage informs me that they will have to take photo's of the wheels and send them onto Hyundai, so won't be dealt with straight away. Will keep you all posted!

Stephen22 March 2010

We bought a new I10 Style in January as a first new car for my wife with the intention that we had a low-cost (£35 car tax and 55 - 60 mpg) car for the foreseeable future. The best return in under 1500 miles so far has been 49 mpg on a long trip and more recently we are getting 37 - 38mpg on combined cycle driving! This is nothing like the printed figures in the brochure or the stated figures from the car salesman. Are we all being had? Has anyone been able to get an improvement from Hyundai? When I took my car back to the main dealer they basically told me everything is fine - you only get the quoted consumptions under perfect test conditions!! The rest of the car seems fine - so far.

Chris D29 March 2010

Like many others, my wife and I are starting to think that the government quoted fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i10 (Classic in our case) are hopelessly wrong and bordering on bogus claims. We have had ours since mid November 2009 and even after 2400 miles we are struggling to get more than 300 miles from a tank - this equates to 38.96 mpg. Lets not beat around the bush - that's abysmal for a small supposedly economical car with bang up to date engineering. Just found this from Honest John's website under the link: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/hyundai/i10-2008/?section=bad What to Watch Out For Several complaints about clutch action and juddering clutches, which seems to vary from car to car. Numerous complaints of popping out of 4th gear. Every i10 and i20 comes with a low coolant level from the factory. Maybe its slightly under-filled in production and may also settle in transit, but check the level after driving it and check it monthly as if it gets too low the engine might overheat. The coolant expansion tank is at the back left side of the engine bay, screw cap marked 'Engine coolant'. Ensure it is topped up to the 'F' full mark when warm. Electric headlight beam height adjustors can fail. A simple assembly fault can cause brakes to bind and pads to wear excessively quickly. Hyundai UK and Hyundai dealers were not aware of this until 2nd week of December 2009. In fact, what happened was the brake light switch of the car has been screwed in too tightly and this was causing the ABS to activate which worse down the discs and pads and increased fuel consumed. I will be ringing my dealer in Hitchin tomorrow morning, because I am not happy. Something is very wrong with so many people finding the same issue with poor fuel economy. My 8 yr old Seat Leon 1.9TDI diesel returns over 55mpg regularly - exceeding the gov't figs. Obviously its got way more poke and I still love it. Needless to say, I remain a huge diesel fan

ChrisDon31 March 2010

Like many others, my wife and I are starting to think that the government quoted fuel economy figures for the Hyundai i10 (Classic in our case) are hopelessly wrong and bordering on bogus claims. We have had ours since mid November 2009 and even after 2400 miles we are struggling to get more than 300 miles from a tank - this equates to 38.96 mpg. Lets not beat around the bush - that's abysmal for a small supposedly economical car with bang up to date engineering. Just found this from Honest John's website under the ”Whats bad” section Several complaints about clutch action and juddering clutches, which seems to vary from car to car. A simple assembly fault can cause brakes to bind and pads to wear excessively quickly. Hyundai UK and Hyundai dealers were not aware of this until 2nd week of December 2009. In fact, what happened was the brake light switch of the car has been screwed in too tightly and this was causing the ABS to activate which worse down the discs and pads and increased fuel consumed. I will be contacting my dealer to discuss further. Something is very wrong with so many people finding the same issue with poor fuel economy. My 8 yr old Seat Leon 1.9TDI diesel returns over 55mpg regularly - exceeding the gov't figs. Needless to say, I remain a huge diesel fan. On the plus side for the i10, apart from the current poor mpg and clutch issues in 1st gear, the lack of intermittent wipe on the Classic (a cut back that clearly didn't take in to account blighty weather!), we are very happy with it - its sprightly nimbleness and ease of parking being particular strengths.

Tony04 April 2010

Just bought an i10 Comfort 1.2 driven 80 miles so far in less than a week... First fuel 'top up' showed we got about 43.9mpg; I'd hoped for better but maybe I am a little early in prognosis. I'll give it another week or two and see what's happening. We were heavily swayed by the manufacturer's stated economy figures... If as folk above seem to be suggesting that these figures are significantly inaccurate; then perhaps there is a sufficiently large body of owners as to force Hyundai to change their published figures? This - if widely publicized would cause considerable embarrassment to them and definitely affect their future sales... I wait silently in hope of not hearing the clutch judder, whirring noises, 'hydraulic noises', headlight adjuster switches / drive motors and hope we have a nice little car that returns 60+mpg (!) quietly and smoothly...

numbers05 April 2010

I think it was a Fifth Gear presenter that carried out a test on fuel consumption figures for one of the VW 'blue motion' models, with his wife using it on a daily basis for shopping trips and school runs with one or two longer motorway runs. He reported that the MPG figure achieved by his wife was far less than that claimed by the manufacturer. Another programme compared 2 small cars, to try and obtain the claimed mpg. figures and the only way they could achieve them was to drive on motorways at 55mph, in fifth gear with all the windows shut and the aircon switched off! Which,as they carried out the tests on a very hot day, proved to be very uncomfortable. It was stated that an automatic version of the models selected would NEVER be able to obtain the quoted figures...... Personally I have aircon and will always use it when necessary (if you switch it off long term, you chance having the seals fail on the compressor unit). I would not dream of driving at 55 mph on a motorway for fear of being wiped out by the inevitable massive lorry that will be following me (usually about 3 metres from my rear bumper) In the real world these claimed mpg. figures cannot be obtained and in my opinion my i10 is a brilliant car for the job it was designed to do and will be even better when the clutch has been replaced along with the headlamp adjuster....... My other car is an M3 BMW (which I also use at odd times to go and collect my pension) and yes, the warranty on the i10 may last longer than me!

Brent Crawshaw05 April 2010

Hhmmm ! been thinking about this.Our i10 is about 7 month old now and its doing about 45ish around the hilly streets of Sheffield very similar to our other car a 2.0 Tdi Sport VW Touran which of course is much heavier..... When I climb in the Touran its just a drive to work..or the shops..... When i climb in the i10 with its sweet revving engine and wheel at each corner Im transformed back into the youth I was,sat in my old MINI 1000,chucking the little thing into bends and booting out of them arriving back home with the shopping..and a big smile on my face ! Not very good for fuel economy I admit but the i10 seems to tempt me into driving like this.Seriously the car weighs next to nowt and has a high tech 1.2 16v engine if you keep off the throttle (boring I know) Im sure that most people will see a dramatic improvment.

Mervyn232305 April 2010

Did a scrappage deal to buy our i10 style, going from one of the most comfortable big cruisers a Citroen XM 2 litre SEI turbo automatic with all the toys and a thirst for petrol like a tinker drinking whiskey we knew we were in for a bit of a shock!! But surprise surprise what a great little car this is! Heated seats...I love them didn't even get that on my XM, ok they went up and down and forward and backwards at the touch of a switch, these don't but I can live with that. Then there is the electric tilt slide sunroof fantastic had that on the XM and used it all the time, then there's air con ok not climate control but that's ok this car didn't cost £26,000 which the XM did! All the switchgear has a quality feel to it bit like VW or Honda. The radio is also like something out of a much more expensive vehicle. We have kept a very strict log of all the petrol used and to date having covered 1170 miles in just over a month we've used 26.4 gallons of fuel....that's an average of 44.2 mpg, this includes lots of cold starts and 1.5 mile trips to work and back plus town driving and a few 60 mile A road dual carrigeway trips as well so is a good cross section of everyday use. I might add as time has gone on and the miles have been added the engine is loosening up and the mpg figures are still improving! I am curious to see what it will acheive on a motorway 600 mile trip we will be making in the middle of April, watch this space! We may have been very lucky with our i10 as we have not experienced any clutch judder or whirring headlight leveling motor noises so far and there is not a rattle in the whole car..touch wood! We opted for non metallic paint preferring to spend the extra money on Gardx paint protection and scotch guard interior on the upholstery as we have a Jack Russell that hates car travel, but so far no problems in that department ...she was as sick as a parrot in the XM! All in all I think this is a cracking little car, it's well made and what you get for your money is truly amazing, how they can do it for the money beggars belief. I am a real fan of the little i 10 !!

Chris Slyfield06 April 2010

How refreshing to hear the comments from 'Mervyn 2323'....... sounds like we adopt similar driving styles and the i10 certainly corners well. This is without doubt a 5 STAR car and I can see the Korean manufacturers 'wiping the floor' with the likes of Honda in a few years time. Just as long as they do not get too greedy on their pricing structures and too ambitious on their production volumes! Hope the i10 clutch and headlamp adjustment problems are not signs for the future......... It would be a great shame if they did a 'Toyota' on those of us who have found new cars to buy, that we actually enjoy driving!

Sharon06 April 2010

New clutch now on it's way from Korea which should hopefully be fitted within a month, new headlight switch installed (apparently it's a problem with the wiring) and photo's taken of the alloy wheels. Had a Fiat Panda as a courtesy car - getting back into the i10 was a great pleasure. Will update as things progress.

Steve12 April 2010

This is my second i10. I bought the first one under the scrappage scheme, then 9 months later I px'd it against another new one under Hyundai's happy returns scheme. My first i10 developed the all (now ) too familiar seat belt squeak plus the headlamp motors intermittently going off. Then the fuel pump started to make the washing machine noise when the tank was 1/4 full. I put up with all these niggles because the car was a pretty good all rounder. After around 4000 miles it started squeaking and rattling like an old banger. So when I had the option of giving my dealer £499 plus my old i10 for a brand new 10 reg replacement, I jumped at the chance. But to no avail. The new one has all the same faults ( fuel pump, squeaks, rattles and headlamp motors ) with just 20 miles on the clock. So what do you get for your money ? In very simple terms, a good little car with very poor build quality. For around town or as a second car, its not a bad deal. For your kids ( assuming you would pay that much ) its a great first car. But for a main car I would avoid. The squeaks, rattles, noises from the fuel pump and motors will send you running to the doctors for an ear transplant. Hyundai need to do a lot more work. Before I get told take it back to the dealer, I have. I don't think any Hundy dealers in the UK know what causes half the problems, they just replace fuel pumps, headlamp motors and the problems still exist. I predict the i10 will not have much value in around 4 years time. There reputation as a poorly built car will precede them.

P.RANSOM13 April 2010

thanks for taking the time to write `those`comments,i`m picking up our new 1.2 i10 5dr comfort tomorrow!luking foreward to the many good points.but feel prepared for what is at the end of the day a non perfect world!!!Armed with this owner information,it should assist in getting warrenty work carried out quicker!ie clutch judder&head light auto-adjustment faults.Like many,i`ve made use of the `scrappage scheme`.I WILL miss the 65+mpg&cabin room of my old diesel seat toledo[1997]but repair costs will now be taken over by[5year]warrenty work,hopefully a better exchange!?!?thanks again.

numbers13 April 2010

I have been following these 'owner reviews' with interest......... Am I wrong, or has somebody just given a 3 (THREE) STAR rating on a car that they have only taken for a test drive and have not yet taken delivery of? Other reviews give a 1 (ONE) STAR rating, fully aware of the fact that all faulty parts will be replaced under the 5 (FIVE) YEAR warranty! Again I stress that I have no links with Hyundai, other than the fact that we have 3 models in our family, a 2005 1.1 Getz CDX, a 2006 Santa Fe CRTDi and an i10. All minor failures of parts have been replaced FREE OF CHARGE under the 5 year warranty and not one car has broken down on the road.

Rob19 April 2010

We have three i10 comforts in the family. The first two were trouble free for the first 3-6 months, then just like other owners have commented on - we also got problems with noisy fuel pumps and headlamp leveling motors, plus numerous buzzing, rattling and other vibrations emanating from behind the dash. But more concerning was a screeching /grating noise that turned out to be a clutch release bearing on BOTH cars. Just prior to these faults starting we bought a third i10 for our daughter and sadly it's a lemon. It has all the same faults has the first two straight out of the showroom , but after 30 miles the gearbox started to make a grinding noise in 4th & 5th. The noise is not in your face, but having other i10's you know its present. We're in the process of considering selling the third and most current i10 if its going to be in & out of the dealers repair shop. The other two will be traded in at around nine months old in order to get rid. I will lose a substantial amount of money on the combined value of all three, but will put it down to a lesson learned. I have no doubt that most car brands have their problems, but Hyundai appear to have known about most of these Idiosyncrasies for some time and have still done nothing to address them. If they fail to address basic faults, then I am concerned about the major faults. Which are appearing on these cars.

Dennis Hanley22 April 2010

I bought my i10 Comfort Auto last November (2009). I have only 2 grumbles about this car. The suspension is very hard for a city car and the fuel consumption is very high. If the fuel gauge is correct, I have dione 90 miles on half a tank of petrol. With petrol prices going up all the time, I'm going to have to leave my car in its garage and use my bus pass. I wish I'd never bought it.

Mervyn232326 April 2010

Reading Dennis Hanley's comments above there must be something wrong with these figures....90 miles on half a tank that's 3.85 gallons of fuel which would mean 23.4 mpg!!!! You could run a Jag on that kind of consumption!!!!! I would suggest there is a fault with the gauge, I have had some probs with the gauge on my i10 Style. I have booked it in with the local dealer to investigate. The problems I have encountered are:- 1) After filling the tank to the brim the gauge shows half full sometimes but not everytime and after driving a few miles it corrects itself and shows full. 2) On one occaision driving from Birmingham to Cornwall it was showing halfway between quarter full and empty, as we only had about 15 miles to go we decided to press on but the engine missfired due to fuel starvation...luckily we were only half a mile from a garage where we were able to fill up. To my amazement it took 32 litres of fuel !! The tank only holds 35 litres which meant we were down to just 3 litres of fuel left. The gauge should have been very close to empty in that situation! 3) There is a problem getting the last 3 litres of fuel into the tank, it takes forever, rocking the car to get rid of airlocks makes no difference, I think there is a breather pipe problem not allowing trapped air to escape. I am still a great fan of the little i10, and have even gone to the expense of having cruise control fitted for motorway trips I find it's a boon. I suspect I am in the minority here and guess not many owners would go to that expense on such a small car. I sympathise with owners who have suffered a multitude of problems with their cars but so far touch wood that has not been my experience. I have covered 2347 miles on 1.9 gallons of fuel which equates to an overall mpg of 45.2. That includes town driving, A roads and motorway driving and using the Cruise Control, even aircon on some occaisions! Will let you know what transpires after the fuel gauge investigations!

Mervyn232326 April 2010

Sorry for the typing error in my comments above the fuel used to cover 2347 miles should have read 51.9 gallons not 1.9 gallons!!! Regards Mervyn.

numbers27 April 2010

Good to see another well balanced set of observations from Mervyn 2323. I hope that all the people who have problems with their i10 have written to Hyundai Customer Services.......There is no way that this car merits a 'one star' rating, in the same way that the Getz merited better reviews from the motoring journalists rather than the 'slating' that most of them gave it. I am old enough to remember the press comments about Honda cars when they first went on sale in the UK.... I wonder how stupid some of those journalists feel now? I am still waiting for my replacement clutch and will report further when it has been fitted (which my dealer says will be in the next 2 weeks). Meanwhile our 05 plate Getz and our 06 plate Santa Fe are still running perfectly and returning mpg. figures that I find acceptable.....

Stephen27 April 2010

Since my last posting I have read the comment stream with great interest and a little apprehension. The I10 Style is definitely a great little car with features that are very desirable however I am very concerned that this product does not do what it says on the tin! I bought the car primarily for economy whilst of course being swayed by all the other benefits as pushed by the dealer. Quite bluntly my old Focus Estate 1.9 diesel gives a better mpg than my brand new up-to-date I10 economy car. The fuel gauge is irrelevant to me. If I fill to the automatic cut-off then the mileage travelled since the preceeding top-up relates exactly to the quantity delivered by the petrol pump. A simple calculation confirms to me that over 1691 miles since new my car is currently returning 39mpg with a running average of 40.5mpg. This includes at least 850 miles of long motorway trips driven carefully and with minimal use of the air-con but much enjoyment of the MP3 player. Hyundai and their dealer led me to expect 55 - 60 mpg and the vehicle doesn't deliver. I conclude that the product is faulty or it was grossly mis-represented in its performance data. Its a trip back to the dealers again!!

Mike03 May 2010

Like so many others we too are getting terrible fuel consumption with our 7 month old i10 comfort. We have been keeping a very close eye on it for a number of months and it is not getting any better.....possibly worse. 34mpg is not what we expected for this little car. We are lucky to get 245 miles out of each tank. Also had the whirring/buzz noise which was identified as the electric headlight height adjuster and thankfully sorted by the garage. We do like features of this car a lot but it isn't working out anything like we hoped for. We plan to return to the dealer yet again and have them look at it. The last time came back with all clear! I suppose they don't have to fill it up every 2 weeks like we do!

Sharon05 May 2010

Clutch has finally arrived after waiting 5 weeks for the replacement. The garage informs me that the car will be needed for two days - one day to take the clutch out, take photographs which then need to be sent to Hyundai for their approval and hopefully a new clutch installed. I've still got the whirring noise from the headlights, which was supposedly sorted last time, so they will look at that again. No news on the alloy wheels but they are chasing Hyundai in the hope that new ones can be fitted at the same time the car is in the garage. Still a great little car, but shame I have to do a 40 mile round trip each time I take it to the garage. Will keep you informed.

Mervyn232307 May 2010

Just had dealer fit replacement fuel gauge sender unit in tank. Good service and a free courtesy car can't fault the dealer on the excellent service they provide.Still returning 45.6 mpg on general running around town and country. No other faults to report!

numbers09 May 2010

Still a 5 STAR car....... but not for much longer if Hyundai UK do not speed up clutch replacements and headlamp adjustment switch replacements, WITH UNITS THAT RECTIFY THE PROBLEMS! It will be such a shame if BBC WATCHDOG, or a similar TV programme,take up the cause, because once they do it could severely damage the reputation that Hyundai has built up in the UK. You fail to listen to valid 'Customer Complaints' at your peril Hyundai..... How many warnings do you want?

Mervyn232311 May 2010

To the moderators of this forum, you are dropping previously entered postings you may not be aware of this but suggest more care is needed!!! I don't care if you drop this reprimand, but other users may well wish to see all the entries to follow the discussion threads.

Roger13 May 2010

I'm dismayed that a car in at least its 2nd year of production still has an issue with a simple switch controlling the headlamp leveling motors. I was stopped by the Police last week due to my headlamp beam going up and down. I was told it was an offence to drive a car with faulty headlamps. After I explained that my car had been returned to the dealer no less then FIVE times to have this problem sorted, I was given a caution. This is just ONE of many faults on the i10 that Hyundai don't have a solution too, no wonder the clutch problem persists.

numbers14 May 2010

Seeing the comment from 'Roger' above........ this is now getting serious. If an i10 owner is breaking the law by driving a car with ILLEGAL HEADLAMPS and has received a caution from the Police, then I Suggest that Roger contacts Hyundai UK AS A MATTER OF URGENCY and tell them that they are manufacturing a vehicle that does not comply with the CONSTRUCTION AND USE regulations applicable in the UK. He should also report the matter to his local Trading Standards Office. More than adequate time has now elapsed for Hyundai to find a rectification for the clutch and headlamp problem.

Mervyn232315 May 2010

Having read the comments above from Roger and Numbers I have to say I am of the same opinion as Numbers on this one.Although I have not had any of these problems on my car, I can sympathise with those that have. Indeed I would be really annoyed if the headlight problem had been back to the dealer 5 times and still remained unresolved. To get a police caution would be the final straw for me! We have to consider that the dealer maybe entirely blameless here as he is almost certainly following the manufacturers instructions to the letter to rectify the problem, trouble is the manufacturer does not have the answer. I totally agree with Number's suggestion to write to the manufacturer and to trading standards and I would suggest also the dealer telling them of all the attempts that have failed and the police caution as well. It would be a good idea to send copies of all the letters to all of the parties involved.I have found in the past that getting trading standards involved does tend to focus the minds of the errant parties! It might also be a good idea to inform trading standards of this website forum where they can read for themselves the ongoing frequent entries that refer to this problem. I have done a rough check and it appears that fuel economy has had 15 entries headlight adjusters 10 and clutch judder 7 ! Good luck with your crusade!!

Eric15 May 2010

I've covered about 5,000 miles since new on my Hyundai Classic.(1250) There are always niggles with cars, but the fuel consumption is a serious issue. No matter how carefully the car is driven a tankfull only returns 310,- ish. The figures in the spec' are simply not a fair guide. regards, Eriic

Jane16 May 2010

I have now had my Hyundai i10 classic for over 2 months and though I like the car I am horrified at the poor fuel economy, never getting more than 280 miles to the tank, despite trying to keep the speed down to 60 on dual carriage ways or long runs and I haven`t even put the air conditioning on. I am also not happy with my dealer which suddenly closed down 3 months after ordering, transfered me to a branch 35 miles away and kept me waiting 7 months with a string of broken promises. Fortunately I haven`t developed any of the other problems with the clutch or head lamps yet but if I`d known about this site before I took delivery I would have bought Kia Picanto with its 7 year warranty and much better fuel economy. I am very interested in Chris D`s comments above and will be contacting my dealer and Hyundai tomorrow to see what can be done about this. I think we have a serious case of misrepresentation here and trading standards should be informed and potential customers warned although I hate to think what this will do to the resale values. I`ll let you know how I get on tho` I`m seriously considering selling as my main consideration was an economy and my i10 is little better than my old Mazda 323. Jane E

modon5916 May 2010

We have had an i10 for two years. Although a great design, with plenty of room, we get worse mpg than our Jaguar x-type 2.2 diesel, and we stall the car all the time. Our youngest child is trying to learn to drive in it and it is impossible to hold on a hill, without over revving or stalling. We were also sold it as being £35 tax, but it is £120. would not buy another one, especially after really high service costs

micromalc16 May 2010

I have just taken delivery of a new i10 1.2 comfort and having just come across this website I,m greatful for all of the above comments and will keep an eye out for the recurring problems and am concerned with the poor reported fuel consumption, although I was impressed with the test drive and benifited from the trade and upgrade scheme.

Roger17 May 2010

Jane makes a good point. The i10is steadily getting a reputation for very poor fuel economy and resale prices are already falling. I decided enough is enough and would dearly like to sell the car, I have been monitoring auto-trader, ebay and other sources to gauge the climate and it's not looking good. 10 Reg i10's with less then 1000 miles on the clock have been selling for between £6100- £6500. Even Hyundai dealers are selling nine month old i10s for less then £7k . My overall experience with Hyundai has been very negative. The car is very poorly finished and Hyundai constantly fail to fix manufacturing faults. Dealer support is hit and miss and 'possible' major faults are being accredited to ' the character of the car' . I doubt the i10 will hold any significant residue value after one year.

numbers17 May 2010

Roger makes a very good point on the fuel consumption figures for the i10..... though I still do not believe that bad fuel consumption alone merits a ONE STAR rating. I read somewhere that the mpg. figures quoted by Hyundai for their cars are for USA miles and USA gallons...... maybe there is some genius out there that can convert these statistics to UK figures. Last week I drove our 2005 diesel 2000cc. CRTDi Santa Fe, manual on a 200 mile round trip, using the M25 and North circular, to collect visitors from Stansted Airport. I drove at 60 mph. (when not in traffic jams) and kept the revs. below 2500 and used aircon sparingly.... the car returned over 46 mpg. Hyundai..... PLEASE, PLEASE listen to what is being said on this forum, because as sure as 'Day follows Night' you will ruin the reputation of the i10 if you do not remedy these totally reasonable customer complaints soon. I feel forced to downgrade to a FOUR STAR rating, as I have now been waiting nearly 6 months for a clutch and headlamp height adjustment switch replacement under your 5 year warranty! I really enjoy driving the i10, but come on.... 'GET REAL' if you really want to maintain some sort of Customer Loyalty. You have to get your act together, as you are now starting to 'slide down the slippery slope'!

Sharon18 May 2010

Car has finally gone to the garage today, hopefully for the replacement clutch, headlamp adjustment switch and alloy wheels. Will update when the car returns.

numbers19 May 2010

My clutch and headlamp level switch have just arrived at the dealers and the i10 is booked in for next Tuesday to have the work done. I have sent many emails to Hyundai UK but have received very few replies...... They are either not very efficient or totally arrogant, either way I am pretty 'Hacked Off' with the treatment that I have received and would now find it hard to recommend a friend to buy an i10.......

Sharon20 May 2010

Have just picked up my i10 from the garage after 2 days - new headlight levelling switch, new alloys and finally a new clutch (faulty plate). All seems well so far, just a shame that it's taken 5 months to sort and 150 miles to and from the garage in that time and a lot of time wasted. Still a lovely little car and was a pleasure to get back in her today. Think Hyundai should get their act together as the i10 seems to be getting quite a reputation. Good luck with yours next week Numbers.

DAVID20 May 2010

Bought my i10 in september 2009. Had clutch judder from 100miles. Waited for Hyundai technical advice that a modified clutch was needed. I finally had it fitted May 13th this year. It cured the judder but now has clutch drag which is as bad as the judder. Trying to get a resolution from Hyundai is so slow. Other than this the car is a super runaround and I would recommend one as newer models dont appear to have the same problems. Its just Hyundai technical back up thats so slow .

Willum22 May 2010

Just sold my 1.2 i10. after six months. Poor mpg. Clutch judder (now fixed with new clutch after long wait). Several other niggles all fixed OK. Mixed response from dealer...mostly good though. Did you know Hyundai Customer Service use an agency to speak to customers???? You can't speak directly to Hyundai,,,try it yourself and see. Car was OK but too great a liklihood of a problem occurring and not receiving service from Hundai. I no longer trust them if they won't speak to me and use a third party to act on their behalf.

Jane23 May 2010

Following on from my comments on 16th May above; I took my car to a different dealer and explained about the poor fuel economy, my last full tank showed 256 miles after careful driving! They did a diagnostic check and said the car showed no problems and that I had to do a fuel economy test ( as Hyundai would charge for this). This involves driving normally and filling the tank up at the SAME pump at the SAME garage next time the orange fuel light shows and noting the total milage and total litres put into the tank so that the miles per litre can be achieved. I have to keep the receipts as proof and then they say they will investigate it further! It will probably be about 2 weeks before I fill up again but if everyone else concerned about this does this test and presents it to their dealer we may be able to do something about it. Any legal bods out there with advice? Will keep you posted how I get on.

Roger24 May 2010

I also sold my i10 over the weekend. I see no point in listing the problems and issues I've had with both the i10 and Hyundai, except to say Hyundai backup is very poor. What initially looked to be a great deal has turned into a very sour and expensive decision. A lot of people asked how Hyundai could sell the i10 for such a keen price. Well the answer is in many of the posts above and all over the internet. It's a very poorly made car with minimal quality control and less then satisfactory dealer backup. I was glad to see it driven away from my house. Many dealers are already discounting used i10's in a bit to sell them. The resale value is dropping through the floor, which I believe is a direct result of the constant reports from real life owners of the car ( not magazine reviews ). If the support from Hyundai has been this bad on a 3 month old car, I can imagine what happend after year 3 ( let alone year 4 to 5 )

Guy Ward28 May 2010

Got my i10 comfort auto in dec 2009 so far Im getting 46 mpg which seems very good to me . The noise reported above on the headlamps Ive only had once and after playing with the ajuster seems to have stopped , the seat belt did have a bit of a rattle so I sprayed it with a greese spray and that has done the trick.Overall I love it best small car Ive ever had .

Mervyn232329 May 2010

Guy that's amazing mpg for an auto! I only get that on my Style manual and I'm happy enough with that. I am keeping an overall log since new and to date covered some 3200 miles and 46 mpg is the current average over that distance but the figure is gradually improving by tiny increments each fill up. Hope to get it to 48 mpg eventually and I will be very happy! Have not had any of the common probs reported on this forum and wonder if the Style models come of a different production line where quality control is a bit higher?

Chris Donovan31 May 2010

Just as a small update, I took our i10 in for the fuel mpg issue a couple of weeks ago. The dealer whilst being sympathetic, did check over everything, ie master brake cylinder, ABS system and clutch judder. They could find no fault with anything. The next they suggest is paying for a chargeable exercise of putting exactly one gallon in from empty and running until empty again. Not keen on this idea as fuel starvation (even in a one off experiment) is never a good thing....the dealer agreed it was extreme. I am pleased that somehow some other owners are getting 45+ mpg....not sure how they are doing it! We are driving just as normal and on the current tank ful I reckon we'll be lucky to get past 350 to the tank....still not good enough in my opinion. I will continue to monitor the situation. On the plus side, the clutch has improved with very little judder these days.

numbers31 May 2010

The new clutch has been fitted and engages normally with no judder and a longer pedal travel, but the car needs at least one month of driving to see if the old problem returns. The headlamp levelling switch is not operating of its own accord now, but the new switch seems to be imprecise and operates when it is pressed and not just when the wheel is turned to the next number. this will have to be tested in darkness and compared to the similar switches on our Getz and Santa Fe (which both work perfectly)....... so back to 5 stars for the car and for the dealer service that T W WHITE and SONS are giving us. They are, without a shadow of doubt, the best main dealer workshop/service dept. that we have ever dealt with. Sadly a 'Dodgy' 1 STAR for Hyundai UK, whose attitude/arrogance is unforgiveable/unbelievable..... Hyundai in South Korea would be wise to take a long hard look at their UK operation.

Sharon07 June 2010

Since the clutch replacement I have covered approximately 150 miles with no problems. Left the car on the drive for a couple of days and now I have the dreaded clutch shudder. My i10 has also developed a grinding noise when reversing round a left hand corner so I'm off to the garage again on the 17 June so they can have a look at it. Very disappointed that the new clutch has the same problem and not sure what the garage will be able to do. Will update when I find out more.

AceGio108 June 2010

Well at the moment we have had our 1.2 Comfort Auto since the 21st April and it has now done 2,300 miles and has averaged 42.2 mpg. (High of 48 and a low of 34). I have to say I do not relish the servicing costs and will be looking at a small garage to deal with the basics and stamp the book etc. Regarding reliability, we are just waiting for a replacement indicator stalk as the current one only latches when turning right and cannot be just held against the spring –as when about to overtake on the motorway for example. We have fitted a tow bracket but got to wire up the electric socket once the rain stops !! Lets see how it performs as the miles clock up.

Sharon17 June 2010

Garage couldn't find anything wrong with the car so I have suggested they keep the car for a few days, unused because this is when the problem begins. Have told them that I have to slip the clutch when shuddering badly which improves during the week, hence no problems today. So they are now having the car for 3 or so days in the hope the car shudders for them. The grinding noise in reverse was also not apparent on today's visit. Will update in a couple of weeks.

Chris Donovan25 June 2010

Took car in again last Friday as we are still not experiencing the mpg that made us buy the i10 in the first place...nowhere near in fact. The temperature needle was settling on about 75c after warming up and we thought that if engine thought it was colder than it truly was, it might be pumping more fuel in. Again though the garage said could find no fault and that checks on their other hyundais showed that temp gauge variation was not unusual. They are going to raise the mpg issue to Hyundai head office....its dragging on. I reckon Hyundai have somehow totally exaggerated the mpg figures to ensure sales. I don't expect a speedy answer from them...

Mervyn232326 June 2010

For comparison we have covered 4728 miles and used 105.7 gallons of fuel making an overall average of 44.7 mpg since we got our i10 Style on 1st March 2010. I would say that at least half of this mileage has been covered with the sunroof fully open...not on the tilt setting, and with the two rear windows 1/3 open, and the fan on setting 1 to keep air circulating through the dasboard vents. This keeps the interior pleasantly cool in hot weather without having to resort to the aircon. However we do use the aircon when getting into the car in hot weather to get the temperature down quickly, then switch it off and continue with sunroof and rear windows to keep things pleasant. There are arguments for and against as to which will give the better mpg figures ...aircon or sunroof and windows, we think avoiding the aircon when ever possible is the best idea. As to driving style, motorways at 70-75 A roads at 60 and quite a bit of town driving making normal progress to keep up with the traffic. We have spent £500 on having a cruise control fitted and find this is a boon on long journeys but don't think it effects the economy in any way so is an expensive luxury really we have it on our other car a Honda Accord so we are used to having this feature. We still have absolutely zero faults to report except for the fuel gauge sender unit which was replaced under warranty, we are very happy with our i10 but can see from this forum that many people are disappointed with their's. Guess we must be very lucky with ours! Incidently our worst ever mpg figure was 38.2 mpg and our best ever was 48.45 mpg. We record every single litre of fuel that we buy so these figures are accurate especially the overall since new figure of 44.7 mpg.

S. Cooke27 June 2010

I have the 1.2 16v comfort and have owned it for 8 months and 8500 miles. Although it does have a slight clutch judder when very cold and the headlamp adjusters do have a mind of their own, i still think it is the best city car on sale. So much equipment for such a low price, coupled with a very zippy engine (rather than a 1.0 in most of its rivals) and plenty of grip make it a pleasure to drive. It's also comfortable enough for long journeys and does not feel out of place on the motorway. As most people have mentioned, the fuel economy is not great, at 40MPG for me, (about the same as my previous car, a 1.6 felicia) but I am not the steadiest driver in the world. Overall, very good for the price, if not perfect!

Sharon02 July 2010

Car in garage for 4 days and still cannot get the car to fault. 3-4 miles from the garage I had shudder and then reversed around a left hand bend and had the grinding noise. Shall be writing to Hyundai shortly as I seem to be getting nowhere with the garage. Not sure I want to keep the car too much longer, especially as I don't want to be driving it in this state in the Winter, which is a shame as it's a lovely car.

brooke sanders02 July 2010

I bought my Hyundi i10 purely on the fuel consumption and price. I am so disappointed with this car. I have done 1100 miles and only get 34.5 to the gallon I do not drive fast or sit in traffic. I used to have a 12 year old Fiesta and it did far more to the gallon than my Huyundi. I have E.Mailed customer services and they told me to have a diagnostic test done on the car. This I did and it said nothing wrong. I went back to customer services and they say do more fuel tests over the next few months. They really are not interested. I have been sold a pig in a poke and am not happy. I will take this matter further as they are selling cars that are clearly not as described

numbers03 July 2010

Still reading the comments with interest. No sign of clutch judder on our car since the new clutch was fitted a month ago and sometimes the car is not used for up to 7 days. Sharon appears to have a really bad dealer and should have insisted that the Service Manager rode as passenger for a short test drive, when she collected the car, to witness the clutch judder and grinding noise that still exist. Then insist that they keep the car and repair it and supply a loan car 'free of charge' until her car is 'fit for purpose'. The comments that are being made about Hyundai Customer Service are totally justified.......I have spoken to them many times, but the people who deal with the phone calls just have no technical knowledge about the vehicles that Hyundai manufacture! Worse than that, there appears to be nobody that they can transfer you to that does have any technical knowledge! I am a classic car owner/enthusiast and do a lot of work on my classic cars,but I bought Hyundais to use as 'daily drivers' and I do not expect to be doing a customer service/main dealer function on a new car that is still in the 5 year warranty period (fortunately T W WHITE, the main dealer that we now use are so good that it is not necessary) . On the question of fuel consumption on a 1.2 litre petrol engine fitted to a car with aircon........... if you use the aircon and do any short journeys, I do not think it is possible to achieve 55 mpg, even if you make all gear changes at around 2200 rpm. On our 2006, manual, diesel Santa Fe we recently achieved 47 mpg on a 200 mile round trip to Stansted Airport, keeping the rev counter at 2000 maximum and using aircon only when needed. Having said that I could never drive like that all the time because I had heavy lorries overtaking me on the motorway or driving 12 to 15 feet from my rear bumper as I was not exceeding 60 mph. This is the style of driving the manufacturers do when achieving their claimed mpg figures.

numbers05 July 2010

Some more minor bad news on our i10......... We now have an intermittent fault on all the dash panel lights, except the radio light. The car was used last night and the lights were turned on after the engine was started. Hey Presto! no lights on the dash panel...... all exterior lighting working OK. Engine switched off and re started, still no dash lights. Change from dipped headlights to full beam and dash 'lights up'. Dip the headlights and dash lights 'go out'. Drive for about a mile on a bumpy road and dash lights come on and stay on! Perfectly OK on the return journey 1 hour later. Has anybody else had this problem? Could a wiring connection be loose after the headlamp adjustment switch was replaced?

Sharon06 July 2010

Thanks for the advice numbers. I'm on holiday shortly so the car will be left, unused on the driveway for just under two weeks. The plan is to drive straight over to the garage upon my return as no doubt it'll be shuddering/grinding and demand that the service manager sits in the car whilst I'm driving - I'm going to take my Dad along for support. Currently the shuddering isn't too bad as the car has been used for the last 14 days or so but the grinding is still there albeit very intermittent. I'm also quite sure that I can 'feel' the griding on the steering wheel which concerns me somewhat. I'm beginning to feel like I'm a laughing stock at the garage because they can never find anything wrong with it.

slickfreeze21 July 2010

hi i too have a 1.2 i10 clissic on a 10 plate from benfeild ford kirkstall in leeds we have found that we can not get more than 35mpg from the car without a/c we also found that the indecator stork wont cancel on left hand turns .we also purchased a superaguard cover too its taken us four returns to get it applyed to the car and its still not done right so all in all we think the car might be ok .but we have had the car since feb and its been back to dealer more than we have had it we wish we could get rid of it just for the treatment of the main dealer

Katia22 July 2010

I bought my i10 Style at the end of March this year and having covered 6500 miles already have found it to be a fab little car. I scrapped my 1.8 Nissan Almera which literally drank petrol so the quoted mpg figures were a big attraction for me, along with all the included features. I regularly achieve 50-55 mpg doing motorway trips and some round town driving, and on one trip back from a camping holiday it even managed 60 mpg. Having said that, a neighbour of mine has an '09 plate i10 which struggles to reach the 40's, he took it back to the dealer who did a tank test on it and found no fault. As I'm getting double the consumption of my last car I'm happy. Only problem I've had is the dreaded headlight motor whirring noise, although it's intermittent and doesn't really bother me, so I will leave this until I'm due for my first service. Overall a great little car with great big features, would definately recommend it to others. Having read through previous comments the Styles do seem to have less problems? As I've only seen 2 other Styles out and about since buying mine but hundreds of Classics and Comforts, I'm inclined to agree with Mervyn2323 that they may be produced on a different production line and not 'churned out' to the same extent?

Sharon03 August 2010

Went back to the garage after not using the car for 12 days and saw the Master Technician. Didn't want to go for a test drive as he knew there was still a problem with the "new" clutch. It would appear all the clutches that have been fitted are old stock and still have the problem, although some that have been fitted have resolved the problem. Hyundai are working on a fix which should be available Sept/Oct. Still got the intermittent grinding noise but it never seems to happen at the garage. Upon chatting to the Master Technician it would appear that even the new i10's that are coming off the production line still have the same problem and that the i20's are also suffering from clutch shudder, albeit not as bad as the i10's. Car booked in for it's first service next week, so see what happens then

karl20 August 2010

i give this rating on my 1.2 comfort a half a star because of so many faults with my brand new vehicle my old car always starts first time and when i go to work in the morning the car does not always start first time and various noises from the car when going along my first car turned out too be rubbish but it was all that i could afford with my money i would rather have a ford fiesta than this heap it has been to the dealership countless times and they have said that there is nothing wrong with them

numbers23 August 2010

It would be a help if karl stated exactly what is wrong with his car........ For starters, a new equivalent Ford Fiesta costs nearly twice as much as his i10 comfort. This is the first time I have heard of starting problems on the i10. Clutch judder, fuel consumption and headlamp height adjustment faults seem to be common, so could we please know details of the 'SO MANY FAULTS' that karl has with his car so that an accurate message can be sent to Hyundai. A general 'rant' is OK, but it needs to be backed up with some details of the problems.

David29 August 2010

Have had my i10 Style since February, have done over 7,600 miles since then and averaged 39.5mpg - driving reasonably effeciently some of the time - but I do like B-roads and chucking it round bends a bit too much to get wonderful fuel consumption. Only one minor niggle - the bonnet release cable's come loose from the lever and seems to have slipped out of position, as reattaching it means it wouldn't pull far enought to actually release. Other than that, no issues to report and a great fun little car - especially in 3rd gear on a winding lane!

Steve_W02 September 2010

We have two i10's in the family. A Classic 1.2 Sep ‘09 and an Auto Comfort May ‘10. The only problems we have had with any of the cars was the indicator stalk on the automatic not giving a 'flick indicate’ when turning right. By that I mean you could not hold it on with your finger as when pulling out to overtake. It was eventually changed without question but the garage took ages to get the part. They lost the original order ! Both cars have the random headlight adjuster fault but it is so infrequent we have not bothered with it, although I hear that on the 24/8/10 Hyundai UK claim to have come up with a workable solution, just as they have for the excessive brake wear, clutch judder etc. The dealer lets the side down as the one we have locally is very poor when it comes to obtaining spares and quality of servicing. -We still have touch-up paint on order from May even though it has been ordered 3 times since. Perhaps we will receive it before Christmas ? Fuel consumption on the auto is dire with a current 35 mpg. I have an auto Vauxhall Zafira that almost equals it with 32 mpg. But the auto’s saving grace is the smooth box and torque converter. It may not disengage when you put your foot on the brake at traffic lights and maintains ‘drive’ but that is a small sacrifice to make for no clutch operation in stop go traffic. Touring mpg on the auto can be 38 to 47.----don’t ask why the difference lets just say it is down to the wife and my driving styles. Overall we can only congratulate the designers of the car at this time. It is nippy, holds the road and turns like a go-cart. (Auto has harder suspension).

banzai4805 September 2010

I bought my Comfort 1.2 i10 in September 09 after having had a Getz 1.1 for 3 years. Some initial interior rattles which wore off after a couple of months. Clutch is a little sharp but I find that on the motorway it certainly stands up for itself although road noise is intrusive. The main annoyance, albeit only occassionally, is the sound of electrical motors whirring away somewhere beneath the dash. I mentioned this to the very nice lady at Hyundai in Warrington who said that it was a problem with the headlight adjusting motors which Hyundai were investigating and would probably be the subject of a recall at some stage. The first service was £105 and I was very well looked after with an i20 given for a courtesy car and very polite staff. I'm very satisfied overall with the vehicle and my son is learning to drive in it at this time and although he has instruction officially from a "proper" instructor in a Fiat 500 he reckons that the Hyundai is a much better car in which to learn. £30 road tax and great mileage, definetely built for those with economy in mind. Oh, one more thing. Having been a passenger with my son driving, the seat starts to hurt the botty after a while (funny that I don't notice whilst driving).

Sharon08 September 2010

I have recently received a response from Hyundai to my letter of complaint. It doesn't say too much - they apologise for all the trouble that I have been experiencing with the car and say there is a new clutch waiting at the garage for my i10. Upon calling the garage there is no new fix available other than the first fix which obviously didn't work for the majority of people. So I was being fobbed off with one of the older clutches, so I'm no better off. The car seems to be getting worse as I now how shudder in reverse and sometimes in second gear. Hopefully they will resolve this problem soon as I really don't want to be driving this car when the roads are icy as it'll be lethal.

Sharon20 September 2010

Had a call from the garage today and it would appear there is a fix for the clutch shudder. Car now going in for it's second clutch Tuesday next week.

Paul 27 September 2010

My i10 was such a nightmare I ended up selling it for a substantial loss. I would have preferred to retain the car, but Hyundai customer service is extremely poor. I wrote to Hyundai UK's CEO on several occasions and to this day I've never received a reply. It appears the CEO or any of the customer service team ( which is agency led ) rarely bothers to address issues.

Sharon29 September 2010

Car had it's 2nd clutch fitted yesterday and whilst there they also heard the grinding noise which I reported a few months ago, but every time it went back into the garage they couldn't get the car to fault. It appears that the clutch cable was in the wrong position and was hanging, they also noticed that the handbrake cable was also in the incorrect position. I'm sure if the garage took time to listen to me and actually looked underneath the car this would have been sorted ages ago. The car is now more quieter to drive and the clutch seems to be a little smoother, long may it continue!

John 02 October 2010

Just got my classic wednesday 27th September. Great little car,260 miles first run 42.8 mpg. To the lady only geting 350 miles to a tank, it only holds 35 ltrs so that equates to 45.64mpg ,asuming you can get 35ltrs in. I like mine.

John04 October 2010

Sorry about date mistake Should have read 30th and not 27th. Was looking at wrong page on calender. John

KateB07 October 2010

I bought my Hyundai I10 Style in September and I love it but is there supposed to be a warning sound if I accidently leave my lights on? - because mine doesn't have one - I thought all cars did

The Judge09 October 2010

Took delivery of my i10 1.1 Comfort in July 2008. I thrash the n*ts off it, & am surprised the engine has not burst/exploded!!! Very impressed with the durabilty & build quality after 10,000 miles & several long motorway trips - 85mph is about the right cruising speed, but you need to have an iPod plugged in at high volume (FM radio is rubbish quality, but 'Aux' connection is ace - weird...). Surpisingly good cornering, but roundabouts in the wet are a bit hairy: she suddenly breaks grip & understeers like mad. Opposite lock & pedal to the metal soon sorts it out though. Clutch shudder comes & goes - just double-de-clutch &/or give it some welly. A/C is great, use it all the time, especially to clear screen in damp weather. My dealer is GREAT & always writes a 'thank you' card after a service!! This car is white goods, A to B transport, & is EXACTLY what the new Mini should be like (had several old ones), & its made in India to world class standards. Tip: get GAP insurance for £300 (just in case), Mitsubishi Roadside Assistance for £17.99 (WAY better deal than RAC/AA, not that you'll need it) & get Hyundai all inclusive service package for £15/month - great value. Yes, my other vehicle is a motorbike, so seat of the pants thrashing is second nature...... THIS AIN'T A MERCEDES: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barrie10 October 2010

My i10 has now been for its first service £146. The headlight adjustment switch has been replaced and there have been no more problems apart from the clutch judder which i can live with.The next service is around 22k miles or 2 years and will cost around £350 or so. The car is going well and recently went from warwickshire to edinburgh without a hitch although when i come to replace it i think i might have a different make and a diesel next time,maybe a mini.

Sharon11 October 2010

In response to Kate B's question, there is no warning sound if you've left your lights on but you will find that if you have full beams on when you turn your engine off the full beams will dip to side beams. Then if you lock your doors with the remote your lights will automatically turn off. By accident I found out last week that I had accidentially pushed in one of the fog light buttons and low and behold I opened the door and there was a chime!

The Judge14 October 2010

Oh yeah, health & safety noises: lights go off automatically when you turn the engine off, although if fog lights switches are left 'on' an annoying 'binging' noise will be heard. The worst noise is the seat belt alarm: if you don't put on your belt, when you put car in 1st gear, after about 30 seconds, a red light flashes & a really annoying alarm starts. I will be tracing the wiring when I have a spare half hour & cutting the bloody thing off! Demister is also cr*p in the winter: takes WAY too long heat up & clear the screen. Worst thing about the i10, however, is the pathetic horn - sounds no better than an angry bee!!!! I will be fitting Italian air horns when I get round to it....

Sharon26 October 2010

Car still going fine, just has an occasional shudder which is minor compared to how it used to be and was left on the driveway for a couple of days with no trouble. I was wondering if someone could help - the radio in my i10 is stuck on local (LO), does anyone know how to get it off? Or does anyone know where I can get a proper manual for this radio as the one in the handbook isn't very informative.

numbers08 November 2010

Clutch juddering again after a new one was fitted a few months ago. At long last a headlight height adjustment switch has arrived at the dealer...... Our dealer is really good and phones us every time a part arrives, that has to be fitted......... just a shame that Hyundai take so long to make the warranty parts available. If the car was not so perfect in other ways, then our rating would be down to 2 stars!!

philip harris12 November 2010

I10 1.2 Confort auto. 3000 miles Thank goodness for this website. At least I am in the company of others who are dissatisfied with fuel consumption. I had a problem with the aircon, which was reported to my dealer on 11th October. Still not resolved, and I am due to make a fourth visit to the dealer re. this. Howver, let's look on the bright side. As I have been unable to use the aircon for a month, fuel consumption has improved. I have now attained the heady heights of achieving 235 miles per tankful. I have seen many comments from people who want to 'get rid of ' their I10. I am sure that, like me, many of you are 'trapped' by financial constraints, which compel you to keep, for two or more years, an uneconomical car which has failed to meet with your expectations.

Ziggy17 November 2010

I never thought I could ever be as disappointed in a car as I am with the 2009 i30 1.2LTR automatic. We purchased the vehicle from new and within 6 months there were rattles and squeaks coming from everywhere which I now know seems to be a common problem with the i10. The general build quality is extremely poor. The car stereo is pathetic and don’t get me started on the fuel consumption. I have taken the car to the dealer to have it checked out and they say the car has nothing wrong with it but they can not give me an answer as to why I only get at best 250 per tank. It uses the same amount of fuel as my 1.9 tonne, 2LTR, 10 year old Rav4. I should not be able to compare the fuel consumption from this small car to a car in a completely different class. I definitely will not be recommending this car to anyone! However, my family have been driving Hyundai cars for 15 years and this is the only one with problems and would recommend any other Hyundai other than the i30.

ziggy18 November 2010

My apologies to the i30. My previous comments were about the i10 not the i30. I am looking at changing the i10 to the i30 so I have the i30 on my mind!

AceGio118 November 2010

I know what you mean about the lack of MPG with the auto i10. We are entering the 1st cold winter period since having our car in the summer so expect ours to dip below 30 mpg.

John25 November 2010

Quick update, had my classic since September. 10 day trip to Germany , never missed a beat 1450miles average consumption 54.34 mpg . Best 58.97.It does exactly as it says on the tin. John

numbers25 November 2010

We cannot praise our local Hyundai dealer enough. T W WHITE workshops at Bookham in Surrey have just put the second replacement clutch in our 1.2 comfort. We asked them to keep the car and get their workshop manager to extensively 'road test' it. We have just got the car back with a full verbal report on the clutch and headlamp level adjustment switch, which was also replaced for the second time. We are still not impressed that the first replacement of both components then led to 2 further failures, but that is totally down to Hyundai, who still appear to have no concern whatever regarding the damage that they are doing to their reputation.......... The i10 is still a superb little car to drive, but has had more warranty work carried out, in less than 2 years, than our 5 year old Santa Fe and Getz put together. We would buy another Santa Fe tomorrow, but would have to think very hard about buying an i10..........The Getz replacement (the i20) is now far too expensive for what it is and we must not forget the Vauxhall 100,000 mile warranty, which may be better value than a 5 or 7 year warranty!

Davey A in the UK06 December 2010

In my opinion the Hyundai i10 classic is a superb car for the price. we bought ours in March 2010 and have used it for all occasions. It has a nippy 1250 engine and good solid transmission, it is sure footed and drives well in severe weather conditions. We have previously owned the 4 cylinder Yaris and have driven many Toyota & Lexus vehicles and I was pleasantly surprised with the build quality from Hyundai. The gaps on the body panels and tailgate glass are all even and uniform, the clunk of the doors and glove box give a quality feel, the four cylinder engine is re-assuringly smooth and free. The car has all the basic safety features and some additional extras that i wouldn't have expected to find as standard on such an inexpensive vehicle, such as 5 seats with full 3 point seat belts, side air bags, rear head restraints, headlight height adjustment (which does whirr from time to time when set in lower position, this is a known issue and i will have rectified at the 1st service), Air conditioning, MP3 audio input, front electric windows and a 60/40 split rear seat. The car gets used mainly locally but i have done motorway journeys of a few hundred miles at a time, cruised at a respectable speed and have arrived feeling comfortable and fresh. All in all i cannot praise this car enough, all this and five years warranty, for less than the price of a gallon of fuel a day, and then it will owe you nothing at 5 years old. No I don't work for and I am not connected with Hyundai, but these seem to be the guys to watch.

numbers06 December 2010

Obviously Davey A has not had the clutch problems that some of us have experienced. He also does not mention fuel consumption.......but then I believe it would be difficult to achieve the figures that nearly all manufacturers claim. Other than that I agree with all of his other comments. The disturbing part about the headlamp level adjustment switch is that when it whirrs, the headlight beam is raising or lowering and I believe this is possibly illegal when driving at night with the headlamps on. Particularly if it is doing it without driver control. This was the observation that one contributor made to this site. Otherwise a great little car (but being ruined when items like clutches have to be replaced more than once under the 5 year warranty). This all reflects badly on Hyundai and may damage customer loyalty. Having said that, I would buy another Santa Fe tomorrow, if only it had an opening rear window in the tailgate as the models up to 2006 had. Our manual gearbox, 2 litre diesel, 2006 Santa Fe has got us everywhere in the recent snow. We had a quiet chuckle the other day when we passed a Range Rover with huge 'Bling' wheels and ultra low profile tyres that was well and truly 'bogged down'........... don't they advertise it as 'The Best Four by Four by Far'.... (yes, but only if it is fitted with sensible wheels and tyres)

Chris Donovan11 December 2010

How on earth does John (25 Nov) get 54mpg + ?? I would genuinely like to know as I just cannot fathom it. It seems most of us are getting around the 40mpg mark, so no doubt we would all be keen to get our mpgs up by 15 mpg. Any tips/hints please?

numbers14 December 2010

Following the comment from Chris Donovan......... I firmly believe that car manufacturers mpg. claims are not obtainable in any form of normal road driving. I sent the comment below in July 2010. On our 2006, manual, diesel Santa Fe we recently achieved 47 mpg on a 200 mile round trip to Stansted Airport, keeping the rev counter at 2000 maximum and using aircon only when needed. Having said that I could never drive like that all the time because I had heavy lorries overtaking me on the motorway or driving 12 to 15 feet from my rear bumper as I was not exceeding 60 mph. This is the style of driving the manufacturers do when achieving their claimed mpg figures. They are also carried out 'indoors', on a rolling road with no wind resistance!

STEPHEN KING14 December 2010

Toured france in june in my i10, Had no problems on the motorways, Or on country roads. Had a roofbox on it, fuel Consumption.was very good, don over 2500 miles,And will be touring spain next year, If alls well.buy one.

Dennis Hanley18 December 2010

I have a Hyundai I10 1.2 Comfort Automatic. It's not a bad drive, easy handling but suspension is hard. This is the worst car I've had for fuel economy, just 28mpg.around town. Out of town journeys are no better because their is no fifth gear. The car has now done just 2600 miles and the mpg has not improved. I will never buy another Hyundai. The manufacturers have told me that I can never hope to achieve the claimed mpg figures as the car is tested in a laboratory with no people in he car, no wind resistance and special oil. I feel as though I have been conned.

numbers19 December 2010

Having just read the comment by Dennis Hanley, I am afraid that it is apparently a fact of life that ALL car manufacturers 'con' potential customers with their claimed fuel consumption figures. They will continue to do so until they are forced, by law, to base their claims on actual results obtained by driving the cars they test on public roads with at least one passenger and a tank full of fuel with an engine filled with normal oil etc. Having said that, the i10 merits more than one star (as do most of Hyundai's other vehicles). The one thing I do not understand is the attitude of Hyundai regarding the damage that they may be doing to their reputation..... on that I would award the company one star. On their warranty settlements I would award them 5 stars. Every fault on the Getz, Santa Fe and i10 that we have in our family, covered in the 5 year warranty, has been rectified without Quibble or charge, but we do use T W WHITE & SONS of Bookham who are an excellent main dealer.

Bernard19 December 2010

Purchaced the i10 comfort in april 2010 ,Scrapage deal, Used every day and now done 5000 miles,So far no problems to report, I dont think its worth checking fuel consumption untill after its first service / oil and filter change,The engine should be nicely run in by then. I have driven the full range of audi cars in my job but the i10 still brings a smile to my face.

Peter Jones10 February 2011

Thank god I finally managed to get rid of my 16 month old I10 1.2 for a good price in a deal today. The dealer I bought the I10 from was superb, but ! I can echo many of the problems already stated. Perhaps the most disappointing feature was the truly awful fuel economy when compared to the "official" figures. Despite driving very carefully with the aircon turned off I never got within 25% of the official figures. In the recent cold spell I was down to under 40mpg. An ancient Peugeot 406 2.1 litre diesel estate with 160,000 miles on the clock was giving me better fuel economy. The clutch was a disaster from day 1 & gave the impression that you had never driven a car before with the jerky starts & stalling. The flywheel & clutch were eventually replaced at 2300 miles & were a lot better but not great. There was always a crunch when changing from 1st to 2nd gear & this did not improve after the clutch/flywheel replacement giving me concerns over the longevity of the gearbox. The interior trim seems to be made out of the cheapest/rubbish recycled plastic. Anything & everything left a mark on it which could not be removed. The paintwork is very fragile & had picked up a large number of stone chips on the front which were down to bare metal. The headlights are the worst I have ever encountered & especially on dip were actually dangerous. There were other issues with the car but these were the most serious. Would I buy another Hyundai I10. Most definitely not. Would I buy another Hyundai. I would consider it but only after very careful study of reports like this on the internet. Please, Please before you buy one of these lemons read as many independent reviews as you can. The problems I have referred to occur time after time on various forums. The only way I got out of buying one without losing out big time financially was the fact that I had purchased using the scrapage scheme. DO NOT PURCHASE ONE OF THESE CARS.

AceGio114 February 2011

I can agree with some of the remarks Peter has mentioned above. Hyundai UK are not the most effective importer when it comes to customer service and to have not pushed the parent manufacturer and got to the bottom of the headlight height adjuster and clutch issue is a disgrace. I do not know if the high demand for the car through the scrappage scheme caused a drop off in quality but I have to say our two i10's are doing well. The manual car is getting 45mpg and our auto is running at 38mpg av. see http://www.fuelly.com/car/hyundai/i10%20comfort/all for a few other mpg values achieved by owners. Not sure why Bernard thinks he should have to wait for 10K miles or 1 year before he checks his mpg. Lets hope he is not down to single figures. ;-)

daninsidious17 February 2011

My other half has had 'Di', as she calls her, from new and has now covered 8000 trouble free miles. Many magazines give this a great review and I'm wholeheartedly agree. Being a lifelong petrolhead the image I had of Hyundai were cars that were cheap and somewhat nasty, but this appears to have changed drastically since approx 2008. The i10 and i30 are better than some of the more established cars in their class. Back to 'Di', there seems to be problems with the clutch on some, but I assume that this is a glitch with a batch of cars produced. The i10 really is a massively capable little car. Plenty of space, revvy eager engine (1.2), £35.00 to fill up, flat folding rear seats, very easy to drive and park, well spec'd. Only criticisms are the somewhat firm ride, not quite enough leg room for some on long journeys and the real world mpg does not appear as high as the manufacturer lists. I reckon there isn't anything that gets near the i10 at these prices and also with the big warranty. A solid 4.5, but this site wouldn't let me, so a 4 it is.

Dave N Dawn17 February 2011

Pickeed up our i10 Comfort 1.2 petrol last Tuesday from the main dealer. As there is a facelift model due in March 2011 they were selling the 2010 model at 20% off (effectively no TAX) so paid a grand total of £5395 with £2000 part ex for a 56 Proton Savvy. I am very impressed so far with lots of room (i'm an average 5'10'' and weighing in at about 13 stone). A surprisingly torquey engine that keeps up with all but sports cars, motorbikes & stupid boy numbnuts who insist on racing starts from every standstill. Filled up yesterday having done just under 400 miles in a week and one day (we use it for work so do a lot of mileage), £35.00 for 26 odd litres (fuel warning light on from a previous fill up). Worked out the MPG for the last tankfull and it gave **45.45 MPG** (26.61 Ltrs = 5.83 gallons. covered 265 miles so 265/5.83 = 45.45). This is clearly a lot less than the advertised but having been driving a guzzler getting 30MPG for the last year it's refreshing. This is just general driving, not trying to drive so sensibly that mobility scooters over and undertake!! With a bit of trying i'm sure I can get that up to the high 40's. The only glitch I have found so far is that the radio keeps losing / dropping or whatever you want to call it the audio settings. I have set the Bass, Middle and Treble almost every day so far aznd yes I have gone to the 'Return' option rather than just pressing the 'Setup' button. We're going to give it another couple of days then take it back to see what's going on. I wouldn't want to spend more than a couple of hours in it in one go but for the daily commute (42 mile round trip) and the usual shopping and visiting run etc it's a grand car (not too sure of the resale value in 3 years though but you can't have evertything). All in all I'm impressed so far. No problems with the clutch or seatbelt or anything other than the radio.

Bernard18 February 2011

I am off the old school and have always run my new motors in, maybe it is not needed with the modern engines, my i10 is returning 45mpg and thats local start stop short trips and i would exspect better on a long run. I spoke to another i10 owner the other day who travels from plymouth to bristol twice a week he commented that if he sticks to between 60 /70 mph he acheives 50 mpg plus, pushing on in a hurry at over 70 mph see's the fuel gauge drop quickly( same for all cars). I now notice the headlamp adjustment motor hunting around and i only checked this out after reading other owners comments ( need to turn the radio down to detect it ) so hopefully the dealer will sort this out at the first service i will let everbody know any outcome, No problems with the clutch, radio, and the gearchange is very slick . for the money i consider the car good value. But it will be interesting to see how the 5 year warrantee stands up.

Andyalex22 February 2011

We have had our i10 for just over two weeks now and use it as a second car (supposedly)!! It has ended up the first out takes the i10 and the "loser" our Audi A4!! The wee car is fun on four wheels. It is nippy, roomy and better on fuel than our old 306 ever was. We have not experienced any of the "famed" i10 clutch problems etc. So far so good. If your looking for a fun wee car that is nippy and plenty of internal room for two adults and in our case two wee ones under five to get around town/ city and short country runs. You would go far wrong with the i10. And all with a 5 year warranty!!! It makes sense. Oh and we even managed to get a buggy in the boot, bargain.

Antony Banyard04 March 2011

Bought brand new as second car. Waited 6 months to receive car but worth the wait (Long waiting lists). Best value for money car on the market. I chose the higher 'style' spec, alloys, sunroof, 4 electric windows, air con, central locking. Over the first year it has travelled just under 10,000 miles and averaged 48.97mpg (yes, sad, but I know exactly how much fuel its been fed since purchase. Do need to get out more!). £35 a year to tax. This is closer to the classic mini than any new BMW wanabe or Fiat 500. Only down side so far is that there is a squeak from the dashboard, aparently due to vibration from rear view mirror and the n/s headlight servo has a mind of its own (buzzing up & down). Garage notified of these at first service and being dealt with. To sum up, better value than anything else out there and will not be spending out £18,000 on a Golf again when I could buy another 2 of these for the same money and enjoy driving. So far more reliable than the golf and also a better buy than the VW Fox which a friend bout a couple of months before I got the i10 and the fox has been back to the dealer a lot and broken down at the roadside twice. Excellent deals still available on 7-10 yr old car trade ins. Will pay for itself just in fuel saving and road tax.

Will06 March 2011

My partner has had the i10 Comfort auto now for 6 months. So far very impressed. The only issue (which it appears all i10s suffer from) has been the auto adjusting headlights - fixed for now under warranty. Otherwise car has been excellent - very smooth auto box, smooth running engine and overall refined feel for small car. Build quality is generally good - high standards of fit and finish although there are some minor squeaks and rattles now appearing but nothing worse than you would get with other makes. Fuel consumption is not as good as expected - around 35-40 mpg, some way off the official combined figure. Overall highly recommended.

Bernard07 March 2011

First service just completed at 6000 miles by the hyundai dealer in exeter, The manual headlight adjuster has been disconnected due to it hunting for a position and to save any possible damage, I can live with that untill a fix promised by hyundai, Other than that no other problems to report.Antony's fuel consumption seems to be around the same as i am recording , It is certainly not sad to check this out with the fuel costs we are all suffering.

Tats09 March 2011

Hi - just thought I'd add my penny's worth. I have 4 kids, add in husband, couple of dogs etc. you can see why our main car is a volvo xc90. However for school runs, taking kids to after-school activities etc (we live on a farm in Scotland so other means of transport are't viable) and with the high cost of fuel we wanted a cheap runaround. So I bought an i10 classic 1.2 in December 09. The dealer had sold out of i10s and couldn't guarantee to get another from the new stock coming in before the scrappage deal ran out, but allowed me to buy the showroom display model with the scrappage discount (no further discount for being shop soiled! but it was in pristine condition and hadn't been driven) as long as I didn't mind waiting to take delivery until a replacement showroom model from the new stock came in. So that was fine, I took delivery in December and since then I have driven it 21k miles - quite a feat for no long-distance journeys, just during term-time really to and from schools, nursery, swimming lessons, playgroup etc. - and for 2 months over Christmas it didn't leave a barn as 4WD was the only option with all the snow and ice we had. Anyway I tell you all this as background to why I think it's such a great little car. Filled up today, and pleasantly surprised to work out an average of (please don't hit me!): 58.6 mpg. See: http://fuel-economy.co.uk/calc.shtml - a neat little tool to work it out with! How? I'd say the engine is well and truly broken in after 21k. I drive on a mixture of dual carriageway/motorway, rural roads and urban. If I'm on the dual carriageway I go 70mph on the way to school/activities (we're always running late!), probably 55-60mph on the way back. I only use the AC in summer. Windows closed, no sunroof. I don't hoof it on the accelerator (not worth it in an i10 anyway, nothing happens!), nor brake hard as try to anticipate (the volvo garage was shocked when they discovered I'd done 30k miles in my xc90 on 1 set of tyres!). I've had no real problems with the car. My only complaint is sometimes I can't get it into reverse, all I need to do is take it out of gear, take my foot of the clutch and then try and again and it always works the second time. No strange noises, no clutch judder, no headlight problems. I wonder if I've missed these problems because although technically new when I bought it, the car had been sitting in the showroom so maybe wasn't one that was manufactured quickly in response to a rush of orders to do with the scrappage scheme? just a theory....? Anyway I've been really pleased with it - maybe I've just been lucky but I've found it fun to drive, cheap to buy, insure, tax (£35), service, good fuel economy, good safety rating for a small car, 4 doors so easy to get my 4 kids in, easy to park, it does exactly what it says on the tin! Other drivers might look down their noses at me in my tiny, no frills, not-very-exciting car, but so what? I know I made a sensible purchase at a sensible price, the car will pay for itself in 4 years in fuel savings alone by not taking the diesel 4WD on all these daily trips to school (more than likely to still be doing the same school run in 15 years time!!), round town etc. and it's also better environmentally. I think it's just a fab wee car!

Codger11 March 2011

Might as well join in this thread as the first to comment on the i10 Active that I just took delivery of today - so little to report yet other than first impressions! My original target was the Comfort under the "No VAT" offer but was informed that there were none left. No surprise there, since I've been trying to buy an i10 Style for 18 months but each dealer seems to have some excuse for not being able to supply what I wanted. For the first 6 months the scrappage scheme was getting in the way. But when this offer came up, decided that I could live without the heated seats and spoiler and have a sunroof fitted locally! However, was then advised about that the Active (Comfort replacement - not sure why the change of name?) would continue under the offer. Intrigued, did a little research and discovered that the range (ex the new Blue) has an uprated engine - power up to 85bhp and CO2 down to 106 and thus promising (even?) greater economy. Personally I don't like any of the cosmetic changes - inside or out - as much as the original which had been much of the attraction. Anyway, bit the bullet and decided to have one... So far have only driven to filling station - I like to top up the tank weekly and record fuel used and miles covered (I know, sad, but do like to keep a log of actual economy) - and home. I've never been a fan of the sit-up-and-beg seating position but it didn't seem too bad for that short haul. The analogue fuel and temperature gauges have now been replaced with a digital (10 segment) fuel gauge and a nag display telling me when to change gear (I'd rather keep my eye on the road, thank you!). The nice white speedo is now black and the dashboard illumination is now blue. In my brief encounter, none of the faults mentioned by other i10 users have yet manifested themselves but for some reason, when changing from 1-2 and 2-3, the revs don't drop enough - perhaps because the clutch doesn't bite enough - resulting in a rather amateurish change! The car that this is replacing was a Citroen C1 which was crude in comparison but nevertheless a very willing car and fun to drive, coping pretty well with a 500 mile round trip to France/Belgium in a day a couple of times per year (mostly motorways at 80-85mph - oops, you know how it is..!) but most of my journeys are cold start and 2-3 miles with the occasional 30 mile round trip. The C! seemed to return around 50mpg (+/-2) whatever kind of driving I do (though rather worse during very cold spells). The gearing on the C! and its willingness seem to force a minimum speed of about 40mph (oops again). Since the quoted CO2 of 103 is about the same, the i10 "shouldn't" do much worse. In my humble opinion, CO2 emissions together with ones own experiences are probably a better indicator of what kind of consumption to expect from a car - possibly a vaguely logarithmic scale. I'll try to keep you appraised of my actual experiences and impressions over the coming weeks... In the circumstances, it's difficult to give a star rating - should I start at 0 and work up, start at 5 and work down or 3 and allow it to go either way!? I'll choose 4 and pray that another star can be added! [In the meantime Hyundai's prices for servicing are a bit eye-watering, especially for a car at this level?]

Codger12 March 2011

How silly. This site doesn't allow even the most basic formatting - like paragraphs or even double space between sentences! Anyway, first update... A correction - fuel guage has 12 segments! Just done a short run out to Henley-in-Arden. Motorway (kept to 70mph!) and A3400 out, back lanes via Tanworth-in-Arden on return. 45 miles now clocked on this tank full and all segments still lit! Talking of lights, the panel blue illumination is awful. So bright and distracting even when fully dimmed - I understand now why there is a button to turn off the radio display panel! Furthermore, the main beam light, being the usual blue, gets lost in the sea of blue. Driving: It seems sure-footed and nimble but, oh dear, the road noise! It seems to be worst on main roads and motorway but ok in the lanes and is not necessarily speed related. The engine is more refined than the C1 and more flexible but engine/road noise combination is more intrusive than the C1. Perhaps consequently, the i10 gives the impression of going faster than it actually is whilst the C! feels slower than its real speed. despite the gear ratios being similar - certainly top gear (are those two words together forbidden on this site?!). I've also heard the whirring sound - as if a motor is hunting - reported by others but only whilst stationary (not surprisingly given my previous observation!) but there is no evidence of the head light beam moving pre-emptively. I'll keep an open mind on that one since there may be perfectly innocent expanation. Why separate ignition key and remote locking control - it's so awkward? Jury's still out on star rating.

Codger15 March 2011

Further observations. Now realise that the revs actually increase when the clutch is depressed resulting in the poor experience of changing up. Also, other than 5th, the gear ratios are lower than C1 - and 1st gear is almost pointless! The boot tray seems pointless too - what are we going to use it for that doesn't rattle around? I'd rather have lower floor - if the boot floor wasn't attached to the tray - there which give more boot space for casual shopping. It's an interesting exercise trying to secrete all the paraphernalia that I carried around in various cabin pockets/trays in the C1 - only 50% success so far Notwithstanding the aforementioned irritations it's a pleasant drive (locally) but I'll see how Hyundai respond when I complain about the rising revs...

Dennis Hanley16 March 2011

My 2009 Hyundai I10 Auto has now done 3000 miles. I have done repeated checks on the fuel consupmtion and its always the same. The average is 28mpg. The dealer has checked the car during its 1st service and can find nothing wrong. I put the poor fuel consunption figures down to the automatic 4 speed box and the fact that I mainly do short runs around town. I would not recommend the auoto to anybody with today's fuel prices. I've also got the whirring noise everybody seems to complain about.

Codger17 March 2011

First top up after 114 miles (urban, lanes and open road) yields 42.24mpg - but it's early days yet! Also noticed that mileage display defaults to total rather than my preferred setting of trip each time the engine is switched off (I'm only interested in total mileage infrequently - eg for service and when selling!). More importantly, took it back to dealer (Motorfair) today to complain about the revs rising during gear changes. Went for a run-around with the (senior?) mechanic who advised me that this was "normal" and a "feature" called IDLE HANG to enable less experienced drivers to make smoother changes and that it is up to me to change my driving style (after 48 years!) to accommodate it! Asked for my issue to be logged but was refused! How are Hyundai to know about problems if they are not logged? It is not an issue raised by anyone else in this thread but internet research reveals sites where it is mentioned (not in the UK but including India - isn't that where they're put together?). Sometimes successfully rectified but, surely, if it is rectifiable, then it is a fault? Other sites refer to IDLE HANG generally being caused by a faulty actuator?

Blair14 April 2011

Bought this car new last year, because of advertised fuel economy and reliability. Seems to have neither, and I've not even done 4000 miles! I get a paltry 35 mpg urban and not a lot more combined driving. It fades when I start the ignition and needs several tries to start.Lately the fuel warning light goes on when it's not near empty. I've had it serviced by a dealer and they can't account for this either. I drive using all the eco-tips I know and still it doesn't improve.Why do car makers publish figures and then write disclaimers, so the buyer doesn't really know what they till they buy the car. ? We mostly buy on the basis of what they supply us and we can't apparently depend on it!

Bernard14 April 2011

Just an update on my i10, Now covering quite a few motorway miles now and then so mixed motoring and the mpg seems to be around 50 mpg, i am still awaiting a call to tell me a fix has been found regarding the fault found on the headlamp level control (left disconnected at first service) . other than that no other problems to report. and the i10 is used every day, the wife ( bless her) and sometimes both grandkids and mum ,a total of 5 on board i still think the car is good value for money. present mileage 8500.

LB21 April 2011

Bought Hyundai 1.10 because of advertised reliability and economy. So far been I've back to the (helpful) out of town garage for ignition problems-they now tell me this has been a recurring fault with some models- with extremely poor fuel consumption(35 mpg) and a petrol light that comes on before the gauge is anywhere near empty(it was showing the petrol warning in another place before it had a service! ) I emailed Hyundai uk and they suggested | pay for an independent expert to check the fuel economy! Why should I pay? Doesn't their misleading info about fuel consumption go against Trade Descriptions? I am fed up with phoning and emailing about the car, and I'd like a refund or a replacement-but maybe they all have poor fuel economy?(does a refund ever happen in the car business?) It certainly doesn't do all it says in the tin!

Bernard29 April 2011

Hi, The i10 still performing, 400 miles of mixed motoring over easter with a trip to south wales, No problems keeping up with traffic on the motorway. Took both gkids and wife out for the day and some local motoring, checked the mpg and quite happy with 51 mpg. I cannot understand the problems other owners are reporting. ps. still no word on the headlamp fix.

numbers30 April 2011

Clutch now appears to be OK, after 2 replacements, though it is still a quick 'take up' when releasing the pedal, but no judder. After driving our 2005 Getz 1.1 and then getting into the i10, it is very easy to stall the engine on the i10 when releasing the clutch pedal. All it really requires is a slightly different style of driving. The petrol consumption is totally acceptable..... but then I am one of those people that only expect to achieve an MPG figure that is some 25 to 30% less than the claims made by the manufacturers. If you are prepared to always change gear at less than 2500rpm, drive with all the windows closed and make very little use of the aircon and allow the engine revs to drop to 2000 rpm before changing down when driving up a hill, then you might just get within 15% of the claimed mpg figures. If you are driving into a headwind though, forget it..... still waiting for the third headlamp height adjustment switch. In spite of all this, it is still one of the best small cars I have driven.

John Rodgers10 May 2011

Sorry its been a while. Still very pleased with my i10. The3 fuel consumption still good 2984miles 244.3 ltrs think this=about 56 mpg. milage divided by ltrs x by 4.546 will give you mpg. Possible I get reasonable mpg because I try to drive to distance covered per hour rather than speed. Normaly aim for60-65 miles in the hour. All for now John

HantsHog19 May 2011

i10 1.2 Comfort Manual. Bought second hand at end of this April on a May 10 plate with 9,500 miles. We bought this car based upon the excellent reviews (Honest John) for reliability and good fuel figures. So far averaging 48.5mpg after 800 miles based on 55mile round commute on country lanes, dual carriage way with some stop start traffic and no AC. This is okay'ish but even with careful driving I cannot see 50+mpg being achieved. It's shocking to hear such bad figures from others. Considering that we traded in our Mondeo ST220 3.0l V6 which was capable of 42mpg with cruise control at 55mph on clear open road the i10 has been disappointing MPG wise. Otherwise, fun to drive, good build quality and ride for the price. No problems yet with headlight control or clutch. For those with poor MPG read following about brake problem on earlier models ... http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/hyundai/i10-2008/?section=bad

Bernard20 May 2011

A very interesting posting from hantshog,Thanks for the link to the honestjohn site. Apart from the problem (headlight adjustment) on my i10, and the promise of a fix soon. I still maintain that the published mpg by manufactures is obtained under idea conditions and the real world is very different. I am looking forward to the call from hyundai to say we have a fix all the way from south korea. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.

AceGio122 May 2011

Well our auto has now done 10,000 miles in its 1st year and is averaging 38 mpg. Not brilliant but the gearbox is still smooth and a pleasure to drive in the town and on main country roads. We are experiencing a problem with the rear centre seat belt at the moment when the rear offside seat back is folded flat (seat squab lifted to vertical behind the drivers seat). Our seatbelt locks and prevents the seat back from being lifted. The car went in last week to have the fault fixed and the centre seat belt replaced and now we cannot get the seat belt out at all. A minor complaint for us as we often only carry one passenger but prohibitive if you need all three rear seats. Anybody else lowered the rear seats fully then tried to get them back up without the centre seat belt jamming?

Paul Julian26 May 2011

Just Bought my little i110 1.2 comfort, Less than a year old only 2000 miles .Cant say my teenage kids are impressed with the look but Im sure when their cars break down they will want to use it! My wife and I love it .As it is a second car and a run about its just great, ,fun to drive and roomy inside we are very pleased with it .We both have said we will drive it to work, I think it will be first to the keys fight in the Morning !! £30 a year tax ,4 years left on warranty cant get any better for the price and Its just so nice to drive .....its just a great FUN car to own and Drive..

Mike Keen01 June 2011

Having just run an i10 1.1 Comfort for 3 years I have now traded up to a 2011 i10 1.2 Active - wow what a difference. Kappa 2 engine more powerful, more lively, lot quieter and more economical. Car has also a better ride than previously and the improved gearing means a 400rpm drop in revs at 60 mph. Overall a good car is now much better.

arj37813 June 2011

I bought my i10 Comfort in May,2011, on a 2010 plate with 4,100 miles on the clock. I love it to bits! I don't buy a car for snob value, so don't care what anyone thinks of my wee black beauty! Yes there are a few niggles---the seats are not de luxe, but I added a padded seat cover to the drivers' seat and am happy with the result. Road noise is considerable. I am hearing the headlight leveller buzzing intermittently--reported it to garage today and await their reply as to when it can be fixed. There are a few hard rattles, like a loose wheel arch liner(?) , when going down our rough lane. Otherwise, I enjoy driving it! From the driver's seat it doesn't appear small. The driving position is good, it purrs on the motorway with 3000rpm at 70mph, I fill up once a week and it seems to sip fuel. My last car was a Grand Vitara 1.9Ddis , a noisy expensive diesel burner! For the price the i10 has all the equipment I need,apart from intermittent rear screen wipe. I could eat it on toast!

Horton0815 June 2011

I have had my facelift i10 for a month Fantastic!! I drove the previous version and the new Kappa2 engine is much better, you definately notice the extra 10bhp. The ride is also better, im guessing they have tweeked the suspension on the new model. Clutch great, no noise from headlight leveling, and im glad Hyundai have listened to customers and put intermittent wipers on the Classic model as standard rather than just flick wipe. I have just done a fuel consumption on my first 2 tanks of fuel and i am getting 51.3mpg, so im not sure how some others are driving, sounds like a heavy right foot to me!! GREAT LITTLE CAR AND I RECOMMED IT!! WELL DONE HYUNDAI

CB23 June 2011

Has anyone had handbrake problems on the |Hyundai i10? Our handbrake is always on but last night the car rolled backwards into a lamp post about 10 mins after getting out. We have 5 witnesses to say the handbrake was on and fully up. The damage will need to be repaired but want to see if it is a fault.

Toni Gilbert24 June 2011

Saved up and bought new Hyundai i10 11plate.Had the car less than two weeks and there is a constant loud shriek coming from the front of the car. When driving at 60mph then odometer suddenly drops to 20mph then shoots back up! Took it to the Hyundai garage and they took it for a test drive, after two mechanics taking it for a drive they came to the conclusion that there was a stone in between the brakes and brake pads causing the loud noise! They told me that I would have to pay for the stone to be taken out of the brakes as not covered in warranty . I Had to rebook the car back in for the so call stone to be removed....... Hyundai checked the brakes and could not find this stone! It turns out that the clutch bearings and the clutch cover has broke!!!! The car is under two weeks old. The service received from Hyundai was appalling. I now have to wait for the parts to be delivered then book it in again to be repaired. You don't expect to buy a brand new car and the clutch to break in less that two weeks! They think that the clutch failure is also causing the odometer to fail. Overall rubbish customer service from Hyundai-When putting in a complaint they replied that they don't know what our problem is, that we don't have to pay as its under warranty. The problem is I don't expect to buy a new car and it to have a broken clutch in less than two weeks of buying. Has anyone else had any problems with the new i10?

numbers26 June 2011

The manual gearbox i10 has a history of clutch problems. Our car is 3 years old and on the second replacement clutch. We are still waiting for the second replacement headlamp height adjustment switch. It appears that the main problem is the ability of Hyundai to ship warranty replacement parts to the dealers.....though we would not have much confidence in a dealer that could not tell the difference between a stone trapped in the front brakes and a clutch that has fallen apart! Cars do 'go wrong' and components do fail, but even so, the i10 is probably the best value for money vehicle in the 'City Car' category. It is also good on motorways and a real fun car to drive........ so we still give it 5 stars. Perhaps Toni Gilbert should award 2 stars to the local Hyundai dealer!

RayRay04 July 2011

Just had my new i10 (facelift model) 1.2 classic for 2 weeks. Have done a quick mpg test on it. Filled it up to the top until it clicks and then drove it for a week and filled it up again to the click. filled 30 litres and done 330 miles so approx 50mpg.... is that ok? im doubting myself if I should have brought an 107 or C1 instead? I have a feel that they can do more mpg??

Peter05 July 2011

Only 3 star due to fuel consumption of only 44.6 mpg instead of the 57 mpg advertised for the 1.2 Comfort model. We drive very carefully and have achieved mpg averages as advertised with our Ford Focus and the previous Fiat Punto. Bought this car for size and low running costs but fuel consumption is 20% LESS than advertised. Other than fuel we are very pleased with the car after 7000 miles and 10 months use, however if nothing done by Hyundai about the fuel it will go. 20% is the equivalent of 30p per gallon on cost. Will Hyundai do something about it ???????

John 07 July 2011

I have just changes my Citron C1 for the Hyundai I10 Blue thinking that I would get better fuel consumption. What a mistake. I got 67 to 69 MPG from my Citron C1. Driving at a constatnt 55 M.P.H. with the Hyundai I10 Blue iI could only get 50.4 M.P.G. this was on a long run of sume 230 Mile none stop at a steady 55 M.P.H. Driving at 70 M.P.H. on the Citron C1 I still managed 65 M.P.G. I contacted Hyundai and they advised me that this car has to go throught the European test and that the M>P.G. depends on the driver and how you drive it. eg if the heater is on ,if the windows are open, how you stop and start ect, ect. A load of rubbish. I went back to them and said that Citron cars have to go through the same test but the Figures they give as to M.P.G are more accurate. I said for a car with a 1Ltr enging to do only 50.4 M.P.G is very very poor. I suggested that they should re think the information they provide. They said that they would pass on my comments. I looked at three cars when i decided on which one to buy based on the information provided by Hyundai. If I had knowen what I know now I would have stayed with my Citron C1.

Horton0807 July 2011

As my mother would say "Horses for courses". Before purchasing my i10 i investigated the other vehicles in the sector with a fine tooth comb. In my opinion the C1, Pug 107 and aygo were BUZZ boxes compared to the i10, inferior quality interiors, weaker engines and you really did feel that you were in a small tinny car. yes the fuel consumption was better in the afor mentioned, however i would rather sacrifice a slight decrease in fuel in exchange for a more solid car. The only vehicle that came close to the i10 was the VW Fox, and this was badly equipped and fuel consumtionreally was less than the i10. Pays your money you take your chance and i would definately rather drive my i10 than the opposition as its a great ALLROUND performer.

rayray07 July 2011

Horton08, which model and year do you drive? Whats your current mpg? Thanks John, did you get your mpg from the c1 on the trip computer (if there is one) or did you calculate it manually? Thankd

Horton0808 July 2011

rayray, i have facelift June 2011 1.2 classic, i am averaging 50mpg, which i think is totally acceptable, considering my up and down journey over Dartmoor every morning and a motorway journey home at night. I would definately stand by my comment that the i10 is a superb allround performer. I would definately prefer to spend my 60 miles a day in the i10 than a poorly built european vehicle.

rayray08 July 2011

Horton08, thanks for your reply. I am also averaging 50mpg.. I had a choice a month ago whether to get the i10 or 107/c1 which was near same price, but i10 had 5 doors and abit more spec which was the deal breaker for me. I checked the fuel economy and officially i10 does 61.4mpg and 107 does 62.7, so based on the 1mile less per gallon I chose the i10. I know we cant expect to meet the official figures but im wondering how the 107 will do in real terms since on the paperwork its only a mile apart... im wondering if mpg will get better as the mileage clock up abit? current on 600.. you? As for servicing, what do you plan to do? official dealer or independent? im planning to go independent as the deal are charging 150 for first service and 390 for 2nd service. My only worry is how to make sure the independent garage uses official hyundai parts in case of a warranty claim... Overall is a decent car, I agree with you.. but hope the engine can last long. My last car, a Colt CZ1 was a good runner and in 70,000 miles never let me down or have anything major changed, does anyone know if the new i10 engines uses cambelt or is chain driven?

spudit200310 July 2011

My dad bought an i10 classic on scrappage in 2009, then upgraded after 8 months to the Style trim on the Happy Returns deal, which was about £1400. The car is well built (better than our Citroen C3) and my dad says its the most fun he's had since driving a motorbike. I disagree and prefer the fun handling in my Perodua Kelisa, the i10 has a remote driving feel in comparison, it lacks feel, although I'm aware this is typical of many modern cars, but the body roll isnt too bad for the height of the car. The car is very refined at any speed, it is just as comfortable at 70 as it is through the city. Unfortunately I am from a big family so being in the back with another teen sibling and a childs seat is a weekly and unpleasant occurrence. Although this isnt a great thing, its to be expected in a car of this size, and most competitors dont even have a middle seat, which although saves some poor soul being crushed, is useless if you actually need 5 seats like we do. The seats are fairly comfortble even on long journeys, although the fabric (if you can call it that) its quite rough and clearly designed to be hard wearing rather than nice to touch. The Stlye trim gives you lots of extras you want and some you dont, the heated seats are great (i loved them so much i have had to install some in my Perodua!), the sunroof is nice in the summer, and the all round electric windows are great as we can then control my little brothers window (and disable his use of it). The alloys and rear spoiler are for asthetics, but it seems a tad pointless, it really isnt a shape you make look sporty. The boot tray, which is also on the Comfort, is a waste of space, and actually the reason we originally opted for the classic. It uses up about 4 inches of boot space (which is valuable when you are putting pushchairs in) and since we upgraded, we have never used it, as you have to take everything out of the boot to access it, and its to shallow for anything substantial, if it fits in the tray it will be able to be squeezed into the boot unless its really full. the only advantage is that it gives a level floor with seats down. Fuel consumption is not as good as it could be, we average 45, nearer 40 round town, and upto about 50 on runs (my perodua which is 9yrs old and cost £1500 adds about 5-10mpg to all of those!) My dad reckons he gets 2-3mpg less than he did on the first i10 and thinks the thermostat is set lower, but the garage said it was fine. Overall a pretty good car, its easy to drive (my sis is learning in it), has a good ride, it had a good price, but this is steadily rising as Korea gets a reputation for quality (like the japanese 25yrs ago), and is well equipped. Although its limited on space in the rear, the front is fine, and if you need more space you should just buy a bigger car. The only downside is the fuel consumption, but i dont know how this compares to similar cars like the picanto. ****NOTE**** This article describes the 'blue' model as the base model, but its the second most expensive! either save the money and buy the cheapest, or buy the top model and get the toys. If you do lots of miles and need good fuel consumption, buy a different car, preferably a diesel.

HantsHog10 July 2011

Update. 2010 1.2 Comfort manual, lowest mpg is 31.95 after motorway at 70mph (two people), best 55.1 normal A road driving (one person), averaging 47.31. When I go above 60 on the motorway I can see the fuel gauge needle drop quickly with 60 miles per quarter. Alarming! However, best mpg is driving at around 40 - 50mph. Airconditioning reduces mpg by about 20%. The i10 needs to be driven very carefully to get reasonable mpg: turn off A/C, lift throttle completely when going downhill in 5th, get into highest gear possible without labouring engine, lift off accelerator early rather than brake early etc. Doing this should get you near to 50mpg but deviate from this slightly and the mpg drops quickly. Hyundai are setting themselves up for a big slap by publishing such optimistic official mpg figures. Definitley not at the top of my list for mpg performance.

Horton0810 July 2011

Hi rayray, the i10 is a Chain driven engine, the same as the previous i10. I think that i will choose dealer for servicing, but if you go independant i think they have to VAT registered, use a service kit from hyundai genuine parts, and be serviced according to a service schedule covering all point covered by a hyundai dealer. i have decided that it would be better to go to a main dealer. This is not just hyundai all manufacturers stipulate the above clauses. Mine is on 1600 miles now and still averaging 50mpg. Also if you look at readers reviews of the C1 alot of people complain about the fuel consumption, giiving figures of between 47 and 52, but not able to get near the official figures.

RayRay11 July 2011

Horton08, where can you buy the service kit from? I know a VAT registered garage who can service the car for me providing I get him the kit, he only charges for labour. My last fill up averaged 49mpg.. so dont know if its my driving thats affecting it. I have read some c1 forums and people are also getting their mpg in their 60's, since the i10 combined economy on paper is very close to the c1/107 Im going to try and achieve it. Would anyone know what the best speed to drive at to get the best economy? I have took an alternative route to work, instead of going down the motorway im going down a 50mph A road, less miles but longer journey by 10 minutes. Have done it today on a full tank, done 49.8 miles and its still showing a full tank! (cant remember from the past 2 fill ups how long the first bar lasted) So will do it for a week and see if it makes any difference.

RayRay11 July 2011

Im currently using standard Shell petrol, does anyone think V-Power will increase the mpg?? its retailing for 9p more per litre..

Horton0812 July 2011

rayray, i think you can get the kit from any hyundai dealer service/parts department, however you MUST remember that the vehicle has to be serviced according to a Hyundai service check sheet to maintain you warranty, and i dont know how you get hold of one of these!! just done a steady drive on my last week of fuel and the calculation coms out at 55.3mpg.

RayRay12 July 2011

55.3mpg? thats more like it! would you mind sharing how you drove steadily? when you changed gears and did you drive over 60mph? I just got home from work and the 2nd bar just went, miles covered 93 miles. not sure how equal the bars are to each other so cant predict mpg... is the service check sheet with our service book? When the time comes I will get in touch with the salesman and see what he has to offer or shall I contact Hyundai directly and see can I purchase it from them...

numbers13 July 2011

Secrets of Economy Driving For Maximum mpg: Use the thinnest recommended engine oil. Ensure that your tyres are always inflated to the maximum permissible pressure. Start your engine and drive off immediately. Switch off your engine in every traffic jam that you encounter. Depress your clutch every time you restart the engine. carry nothing extra in the car except the driver. Keep all windows closed all of the time. Change gear at 2,000 rpm. or below (lower rpm if driving downhill) and change gear as little as possible Never press hard on the accelerator. Anticipate traffic speeds and use brakes as little as possible Use aircon only to ensure that compressor seals are not damaged because of lack of use, ie. ensure that aircon is switched on at least once a week for 5 minutes. Use windscreen wipers, electric windows, headlamps and all other electrical equipment as little as possible. Buy yourself a 'float' battery charger (as used by classic car enthusiasts) and connect to your battery after every journey where you have been forced to use headlights,wipers,aircon because of weather conditions. this will ensure that you use less petrol running your alternator to recharge your battery Never exceed 55 mph....... Good luck, because you will have 40 ton lorries sitting on your bumper on dual carriageways (many will even overtake you). You will probably be so bored that it will be difficult not to fall asleep. You may even find that you could get to your destination quicker by taking the train or bus...... Oh! by the way, avoid using your i10 on windy days, because if you have to drive into a headwind for too long you will not achieve your 60+ mpg

Horton0813 July 2011

rayray, i drove according to the eco indicator on the dash, and changed up and down when instructed on the system. not sure about the service sheet, sure Hyundai customer service will help. As for later comments by others, i am sure that if you drove any small car according to the book the fuel eco would improve, however we are not able to do that, so in my opinion, those who complain about mpg on i10 put up or shut up, i am sure that if you went to other rivals you would be back on here complaining about there fuel eco too. All i will say is, i am happy with my i10, know that long after other marks have run out of warranty mine will still be covered, and those who choose other brands will be paying out alot more in repairs than my slightly higher annual fuel bill. As i said in an earlier thread, the i10 was leaps and bounds ahead of the opposition as an allround performer, i spent about a month looking at and testing all options before making my choice, and am still certain that i came to the correct decision. WELL DONE HYUNDAI.

rayray14 July 2011

Numbers, horton08 thanks for you advice, have been driving with the eco indicator and read the road ahead. Have done 185 miles and still 8 bars of fuel showing, last week, 180 miles was half a tank so the mpg this week will be better. By the way im hearing a whining nouse when driving from the engine and goes wen I stop or brake, any ideas? If it occurs constenty I will take it bk to hyundai. Up to now its a decent car.

bernard15 July 2011

I10 manual purchaced in march 2010, 10000 miles on the clock now and still all ok, 52 mpg. around town and dual carrageway work.Very please so far and good value for money with the scrappage deal.Still no word from the dealer regarding the motorised headlamp fix. I will see what happens at the second service.

RayRay15 July 2011

took car into hyundai today to check for the whistling noise - booked in for friday now - technician said its prob clutch releasing bearings... is that bad news? luckily it going to be done on warranty... but its only been 1000 miles... and 3 weeks.... if its fixed then great it gets my starts back if occurs again... trade up time... and the consumption has just begun to get better......

numbers15 July 2011

RayRay....... new cars do 'go wrong', but if the repair is carried out 'free of charge' under warranty, I cannot see how it cuts your 'star' rating of the vehicle in half. I am now on my third clutch and second headlamp level adjustment switch and all is OK now. Because the i10 is such great fun to drive and 'does what it says on the tin', I will continue to give it 5 stars if Hyundai stand by their 5 year warranty. I can only say that they have done this, without question, on 2 Getz cars and a 4 x 4 Santa Fe that we have owned. On the fuel consumption front I got 47 mpg on a 2 litre manual crtdi Santa Fe by driving it like I suggested in one of my earlier postings to this site.... Needless to say, I only did this once as I enjoy driving and find 36 mpg from a 4 x 4 totally acceptable when it is giving me some pleasure to drive it.

rayray15 July 2011

Numbers, how many miles did your clutch last on average? was it the same as mine (clutch release bearings) or was it the dreaded clutch judder? by the way what is your year and model (apologies if you mentioned it in previous posts). I had 2 new cars in the past a Renault Clio and Mitsubishi Colt (price is between £7k to £8) and never had a problem in the first 2 years so bit disappointed coz its only 3 weeks... Has Hyundai repaired your car free on all occasions? Even if they repair hassle free it means I have to get rid of it on its 5th birthday (how much is it to repair a clutch release bearing, if the problem persist?).. hope its just a one off poorly installed clutch at the factory..

numbers16 July 2011

rayray. The clutches on our car all had the dreaded judder, which happens within a week or so of them being fitted. The latest clutch shows no sign of judder after several months of use. Our car is a 1.2 comfort on a 58 plate and was purchased new. Interestingly it was about 3 weeks after delivery that the judder started, it was also very easy to stall the car at junctions. All warranty work has been carried out by our local dealer totally 'free of charge'. If you have the work on your car done under the 5 year warranty, why do you have to 'get rid of it on its 5th birthday'? I do not understand your reasoning....... the 'thrust bearing' is just one part of a clutch kit, there is also a pressure plate and a centre plate, which will be replaced as well if they show any signs of uneven wear. I have already quoted the brilliant warranty backup and reliability of two Getz cars and our 4 x 4 Santa Fe. Our only complaint is that the delivery time on parts has been longer than expected. Having said this we will keep our Hyundais until such time as the repair bills become unacceptable and on current showing that looks to be a few years hence.....

rayray17 July 2011

Just filled up 25.50 litres and done 324miles this week so got over 57mpg!! Its gets an extra star back, once the clutch issue is resolved (permanently) it gets my 5 stars! Numbers, what I meant is if hyundai looks after it for next five years then great but once the warranty is over I dont want to be fixing the clutch on a regular basis.. Besides the clutch issue it is a decent car for this price point...

horton0817 July 2011

Hi Rayray, spooky, my i10 has just been into the dealer with the same issue, all they had to do was to give more play in the clutch, the clutch bearing was not releasing fully, so a slight adjustment and no more noise. so she still gets my 5 stars. well done on the mileage front, i have just done the same and 56.3mpg.

rayray17 July 2011

Hi horton08, must be a common fault. How long did it take in the garage? I took a whole day off work, they said its gonna be an all day job if they end up changing the clutch. Im surprised too at the mpg this week, and that included the technician ragging it around the block for a few miles so could have been slightly more..! I have to admit its a quiet engine, havent asked about the service kit yet so will ask more on friday. Does our new i10 still suffer from clutch judders? Would have thought such fault should be sorted with a relaunch...

Horton0818 July 2011

Clutch Judder was associated with the pre facelift version, the new vehicle has a modified clutch in it. I have developed another slight problem, the vehicle is going into the dealer next week as the dashboard dial cluster lights have started flickering at night. THe dealer has told me that it will probably need a new cluster, so the trip will be zeroed, and a marker put in the service book of the vehicle. Do you think this is acceptable? i personally think that it will affect the resale value of the car. Not very happy! one star has to come off as i think that such an important part of a vehicle such as the odometer and cluster should be bullet proof for obvoius reasons

rayray18 July 2011

Hi Horton08, can you please describe the flickering? I think I had it last week too but once I turned it the illumination to max it didnt flicker at all! Or it could be a totally different thing to mine. One strange thing is I parked my car on a tilt last night (one wheel on the kerb) and now I lost a bar of petrol! I thought it would be due to unlevelling in the tank but 30 miles later it was still on 2nd bar..... weird.... I read this on the hyundai forum regarding the same faults as yours, the flickering and clutch whining from a user called Brinky: "The car went into the Dealership yesterday, the binnacle connection was not plug in properly so watch this space on that one. The clutch whining was caused by the clutch bearing not releasing properly, the dealer has given more adjustment in the clutch which appears to have solved the problem." its must be a common fault!

horton0818 July 2011

Hi rayray, well will update once the car has been in, it has not done it since however. As far as the flickering is concerned, the lights on the dials appear to dim and come back on momentarily.

rayray23 July 2011

Took day off yesterday and took car to Hyundai - 4 hours later they called me and said they done have the parts so its re-booked in again next week.. waste of time... but its going to be a new clutch MPG wise this week has been bad.. about 330 miles and the light is on from a full tank so under 50mpg.. might fill it with Shell Vpower today and see if it improves.. im pretty sure last week when I got 57mpg it was shell standard and not vpower...

horton0824 July 2011

The instrument cluster on the car has to be replaced, lights went out again. so dealer says it needs to be changed, so a marker on the service record and a new cluster, so mileage zeroed, not happy!! i am in talks with Hyundai to see what gesture of good will they will offer. I think that this is one part of the vehicle that should be bullet proof as it will tarnish the history of the car... watch this space.

codger25 July 2011

If I may interrupt briefly in the dialogue/forum between rayray and horton08! My i10 is the Active with the 87bhp Kappa 2 engine and would welcome experieces from those with that engine - ie March 2011 onwards. My main beef is with the way the revs rise by 200-300rpm before slowly dropping during gear changes - especially noticable from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. This results in a very unsatisfactory driving experience and makes one feel like a complete amateur (and may result in unnecessary clutch wear and and also contribute to disappointing economy). I have had different explanations/justifications from two dealers but it would seem that Hyundai are aware of it but haven't decided whether it is a problem that needs addressing or a characteristic. If the latter, then perhaps it should be promoted to "feature" and included it in their literature/advertising as an "anti-stall" (as the dealer is describing it) device! Though how this works in any gear but 1st and reverse is beyond me! According to the dealer it applies to all the manual i10s and also the i20 (but whether only the 1.25 litre is not clear). Anyway, I would be interested to hear from any other Kappa 2 engined vehicle owners who are experiencing the same symptoms (sorry "feature") and whether they love it or loath it - and if the latter whether you have complained.

numbers27 July 2011

Re the rev rise on gear changing by 'codger' - our 05 plate 1.1 Getz does exactly the same thing..... Our 58 plate i10 comfort does it as well. It seems to be that if the right foot is lifted off the 'go pedal' earlier than you would normally do on other makes of car, then the situation is as normal! Maybe we are not as good at adapting our styles of driving to the car that is being driven. I know that if I have been driving our manual Santa Fe and then hop into the i10, there is a very good chance that I will stall the i10 the first time that I pull away. the reason is that there is much less pedal travel on the i10 than on the Santa Fe before the clutch engages. Maybe none of us can actually drive as well as we think we can and we should blame our 'poor driving ability' and not the vehicles that we drive!.

codger28 July 2011

Except that by the dealer's own admission, this is a new "feature" that he had not been previously aware of and applies to i10 and 120! This is my only vehicle and am not constantly changing between cars. But I've owned and driven many vehicles and NEVER had this problem. Friends have also driven this car and been perturbed by the characteristic. Perhaps you should get a new i10 and appreciate this "anti-stall" mechanism!

numbers28 July 2011

Codger. You obviously did not read my last message, as I clearly stated "Our 58 plate i10 comfort does it as well." that is the rise in engine revs on changing gear, if the foot is not lifted off the 'go pedal' earlier than you would do on other cars, before you depress the clutch pedal. The feature can be a distinct advantage when driving briskly, as it allows for very smooth gear changes. I still give the car 5 stars, because it is such fun to drive and reminds me of the smaller engined Mini Coopers (for those of us who are old enough to have driven one). I will probably take the i10 on a track day soon to see exactly how close the handling is to my distant memory of the Mini Cooper. I shall make a point of getting an exact mpg figure for the time spent on the track...... That should be an interesting one!

codger28 July 2011

Numbers, thank you for your input but perhaps you didn't fully comprehend my previous posts. The dealer (and Hyundai apparently) accept that this is a new characteristic. I've never heard of any car - even F1 or a fully automaic - immediately requiring higher revs in a higher gear. It's counter intuitive and certainly doesn't contribute to smoother driving. I test drove i10 and i20 some months before updated range and they didn't do it. If your older model does it and you like it then enjoy (but it apparently doesn't prevent you stalling)! Anyway I was seeking the views/experiences of owners of the latest model - ie March 2011 onwards eg Active).

numbers29 July 2011

Codger, you also do not comprehend what I was stating. Do you really think dealers and manufacturers will admit to a fault that very few owners report and is not a dangerous/threat to safety fault? I have an 05 registered 1.1 Getz that does it and a 58 registered i10 Comfort 1.2 that does it. The kappa engine in your car and mine are exactly the same, as far as I am aware. Your point on stalling is also not relevant as the engine surge only happens when the car is in motion and a gear change is required. It does not happen when the car is at a standstill and you engage first gear to pull away. The engine will stall then if the revs are not high enough and you do not allow for the short clutch pedal travel before the clutch engages. The Getz does not stall as easily because it is much lower geared than the i10.

RayRay30 July 2011

Hi All, just a quick update, i10 is back with new clutch.. all ok now. MPG wise this week is 31 litres with 375 miles so approx 54 but has been a week with 70% town driving. Have filled up with V-power today so see if it returns better mpg.. people on other forums say it will need a few tankfuls so i'll see how this tank performs before refilling with V-power next week.. cost 8p more per litre, 6% than normal so if I get >6% more mpg then its worth refilling it again! oh yeh and the courtesy car, i10 active 2011 with 1000 miles (less than mine) drives alot smoother than mine...feels alot looser even tho it also has the clutch bearing noise! Codger.. my i10 also does the rev increase thing but only when I change fast through gears if I let go of gas a couple second before dipping clutch then it doesnt happen.. Numbers... Im pretty sure the 2011 models uses kappa2 engines.. Horton08.. any updates on your car? did they offer you any gestures?

horton0831 July 2011

Hi Rayray, yes they have offered me 2 free services. The new instrument cluster is on backorder so it wont be here till the end of August!! Customer services are telling me that they dont recognise this fault or the clutch whing as an issue with the i10! I am still dissapointed that i have to have the cluster replaced, but if it has to be done then hey ho. Lets see if the new one works! if not then i will definately be requesting Hyundai do a buy back. and i will buy a new one

RayRay31 July 2011

Hi Horton08, thats not bad.. 2 services is over £500! (with the prices I was told anyway!) plus you was going to go down the main dealer service route anyway so its works out! if you do end up asking to do a buy back would you really go back with another i10? I was reading the papers the other day and the Suzuki Alto is now £6495... 5 doors and 5 seats too...

Bernard01 August 2011

The first service for me was £156 five months ago and still awaiting a call for the fix on the headlight control, So called into the dealer in person apparently there is now a fix !! cant understand why customer service did not call me, anyway i am told its a 30 min job so booked in for next week . No other problems to report , will post the results on the FIX when returning from holiday.

numbers03 August 2011

RayRay suggests replacing an i10 with a Suzuki Alto........ 3 year warranty on the Alto, NO AIRCON as standard, a tiny rear boot...... I don't think so! On the question of the i10 headlamp level switch, it takes a mechanic less than 5 minutes to remove the old one and fit the replacement. It is just a 'push out-push in' exercise and ensure that the connection to the wiring loom is secure. The revised switch looks different on the electrical connection part and our replacement is working correctly so far, 3 weeks after fitting. Still 5 STARS for us. On the question of fuel consumption claims by car manufacturers........ I have asked people many times, who own many different cars and have yet to find one who achieves the 'claimed' consumption figures on a regular basis. I suggest that we DO NOT shout too loud about published fuel consumption claims as our Road Tax is based on this as well as co2 figures, as is the congestion charge!

rayray07 August 2011

Hi All, a week on V-power and its not any bettere on mpg than standard fuelsave... so sticking to the cheaper option now - I suppose it might have cleaned the engine out abit.. Horton08, do you use supermarket fuels? I have achieved over 57mpg from shell but its abit out of my way now..

horton0807 August 2011

hi ray ray, i use Tesco for my fuel,however i filled up at Asda last week awfull consumption!!!!!!!!! cluster in stock and being replaced next monday morning. so i will keep you informed,

RayRay07 August 2011

Horton08, is it a proper Tesco filling station or one of those that are joined with Esso? What mpg did asda give you or you didnt do a proper count? Im gonna fill up at BP tomorrow and see how it turns out..

rr08 August 2011

extremely upset with my purchase of the i10 , ive done 33 miles today and that took up a quarter of the tank, which is about ten pound, is this normal and im living in a dream land with fuel costs, or am i right in thinking this is expensive?

numbers09 August 2011

I suggest that "rr" carries out an 'accurate' fuel consumption test. If a Hyundai dealer is approached with data based on the statement made on 8th August, any dealer will probably just make helpful noises and ignore it!

horton0810 August 2011

numbers, i agree!! i also cant see how within 33 miles a quarter of a tank could be used, in my reconing that is about £12 of fuel! either someone has left the handbrake on or there is a calculation issue there.

Bernard13 August 2011

F I X ED !! yes folks the faulty headlamp adjustment switch replaced and bingo ! all is well. good service from the dealer and they washed the car before handing it back. just returned from a weeks holiday in dorset and 500 miles of motoring . good mpg and it looks like around 55 mpg uphill and down dale and thats with the wife aboard and she is not as light as when we first meet !! . the car never missed a beat and so for me five stars. will update this site only if i have any valid input. and only use 95 octane . 131.9 p per ltr down here at the moment.

Horton0816 August 2011

UPDATE: Driving home this evening after having the new instrument cluster fitted yesterday morning and the cluster lights are still flickering!!!!! i am so annoyed!! not only has the replacement been totally unnecessary and affected the history of my car, but the fix has not worked!! i am dammed if i am going to allow Hyundai to replace the cluster again! Watch out tomorrow morning Hyundai Customer Services!!

RayRay17 August 2011

Horton08, you should ask hyundai why they didnt bother to test it before handing it back! Going forward you should ask them to order you a new car.... let us know how you get on! Anyway have filled up Tesco Fuel this week and mpg is not good... 190 miles on half tank... Im reading up Tesco Momentum test report and an i10 was used in the test (09 year 1.0 engine) mpg was up 17%... might give it a try next week.. 6p more per litre... what does everyone else think? Codger, how is your mpg compared to your old c1? better or worse?

Horton0818 August 2011

Hyundai have agreed to have the i10 back to a local dealer and put me in a hire car until it is fixed, however long it takes... If they dont fix it then imust go down the rejection route as this will be the 3rd attempt to fix it!

numbers18 August 2011

Horton08. It will be interesting to see how you get on legally, going down the 'rejection' route, if Hyundai continue to repair your car and supply you with a free of charge car to use for the duration of the repairs...... presumably they could carry this on for the whole term of the 5 year warranty period and then allow you a fair and reasonable trade in/buy back value at the end of 5 years...... How would a judge look at the case if you took Hyundai to court, using the 'fair and reasonable' arguments that are applied to most court cases? It could surely be argued that Hyundai have acted in a 'fair and reasonable' way.

horton0818 August 2011

Numbers, fair comment, however I believe your argument on this one falls short as I am sure that hyundai will not want to keep me in a hertz rental car for too long at £35 per day. You would soon run up the value of an i10. By my reckoning about 6 months. So I am sure they would not agree to hire care charges for too long

numbers18 August 2011

Horton08. I am more thinking along the lines that Hyundai arrange with your local dealer/repairing dealer to loan you an i10 from their secondhand sales car stock, each time that your car goes in for repairs to the instrument cluster under the 5 year warranty. In this way they would be meeting all of their legal obligations unless a court of law decided otherwise.

numbers19 August 2011

I still give my i10 5 stars........ but can anybody who controls this forum tell me why the little picture that I chose when I registered with this site, has been replaced with a black square........?

rayray19 August 2011

Hi all, just been to dealer again, since I got this car I have always felt that the steering wheel vibrate a little.. but it got worse last weekend down the motorway at 70. Anyway turns out that my front tyres were 40psi and not 33 and wheels were unbalanced. Weird thing is.. I have never checked the tyre pressure before or pumped it and never clipped the kerb as they suggested could have happened.... well at least they fixed it for free... Horton08, how did you contact Hyundai Customer Service? do they have an email address on their website? Im considering LPG conversion but want to know how it affects the warranty.. which is one (or only?) best feature of the car...

Sharon23 August 2011

Car has just had it's second service, was informed that the brake fluid was dirty and was in need of changing plus I needed the aircon servicing. All of this set me back £330. Apparently there had been a recall on the headlight levelling switch (wasn't informed about it) so they went ahead and put a new switch in (now on my 3rd switch). Clutch shudders a little when cold but then generally clears up but the garage couldn't find anything (2 clutches already fitted). The alloy wheels have started to bubble up again (already had these replaced), so they have taken pictures to send off to Hyundai and will take approx 10 weeks for the wheels to come in if they agree to change them. These will not be brand new alloy wheels but reconditioned ones, so obviously there have been a fair number of people with the same problem. As for fuel consumption, I'm lucky to do 160-170 miles on half a tank, so if you're doing 190, you're doing far better than me and I'm a very careful driver!

Shopaholic23 August 2011

I have had my i10 for approximately 5 months, bought it from new for £6,995 but have been really disappointed with it. Car stalls constantly, clutch judders, gears grate when changing, and cannot live with the driver-door operated central locking anymore (maybe naive but really thought all central locking would be remote control these days). Have traded it in today for a higher-spec year old i10, which I am hoping will be more pleasureable with the added features. After reading all of the above posts I just hope the same faults don't appear in this car! The car is fun to drive round town, easy to park and very nippy so really don't want to be disappointed.

Neil Duckworth (Dux)24 August 2011

Bought a facelifted i10 on August 1st. Great little car and very happy with her. Well built, comfy, lovely quiet engine and a good cruiser. Has anyone noticed the very low 1st and 2nd gears?? It drives me mad. The other gears are OK but why such low early gears? So far getting 49mpg which is OK for running around on a new engine. Must say I preferred my old Ford Ka for gearing and handling. Will keep in touch regarding fuel consumption.

Narinder24 August 2011

I bought this car nearly two years ago, the horn didnt work but all new cars have a GLITCH. They sorted it out and I can honestly say it is a super car drives like a little sports car, really nippy. For a small car bags of room, yeah petrol consumption isnt brilliant but its ok and for the power it packs you cant grumble. Lovely solid good quality paint work. I was so pleased with it I talked my father into buying a i30 which he is very pleased with. Last but not least £30 a year road fund that is just fab!! The best small car out without a doubt!!

DUX25 August 2011

Just a thought. Why did Hyundai fit lowish profile tyres to such a light car? The 165/60/14's give a harder ride and I would have thought it was more suited to 165/65/14's. It may give a bit more lean in corners but a better ride AND better gearing! What do you guys think?

horton0826 August 2011

update - car still with dealership, so thats a week. no call from either the dealer or customer services. not even an update, so still driving around in my enterprise rental car.

Andy27 August 2011

I've decided to buy one after using a hire company's i10 the last week. I think the best way of getting a test drive is to hire the car for a while first, and most hire company's have the popular models available. It's £13 a day but well worth it when balanced against the cost of buying. Fuel consumption is at the top of my priority list which is why I wanted to have at least a week before deciding. I'm amazed by it, and contrary to what others have said, I find the fuel consumption staggering. I am very good at getting optimum fuel economy, and the fact that I get 38mpg day to day, and 45mpg on a run out of my current 130bhp 1.8 Toyota MR2 Roadster is testament to that. There is a knack to it, and it's not about short shifting into top gear as quickly as possible and driving around like a nun as someone said earlier. Keeping the RPM matched to engine speed is cruicial. So many people think that driving around at town speeds in top gear at low rpm is going to return good fuel consumption but it won't, especially with a small engine because it is being laboured. Start to accelerate in too higher gear, and the engine will gulp petrol, but if you're in the right gear, it'll just sip it and be more responsive. Fact is that 9/10 drivers out there are in too higher gear at any given moment which will adversely affect mpg. So many people don't get this, but you should let the engine rev freely and don't bog it down in too higher gear because that's what gulps fuel, along with poor braking technique Anyway, when I first measured the fuel consumption, I had returned 48mpg which I was chuffed with as it was all on built up roads. The second time, I did 80 miles on 1.45 gallons, which equates to 55mpg in the same conditions. Obviously I'm getting more used to the engines characteristics. I'm well happy with that. So I have now ordered one. Apart from all that, it's just such a hoot to drive.

mick / Lumix29 August 2011

We have an i10 Active on a 3 year Motability contract, but will it last that long ? Every day there is a new noise, squeak, whirring sound, and the dealer cannot fix anything so far. Petrol economy is not good. We got this car after 3 happy years and fault free years with a Daihatsu Sirion. Sadly Daihatsu are no longer available in the UK. When this contract is over we will buy our own car, a 3-5 year old Daihatsu will suit us fine. The future lays in the past !!

RayRay01 September 2011

Hi All, just a quick update, steering vibration has died down but not 100% eliminated - maybe its just a mind thing now... mpg wise its 54 this week so not too bad... so Andy, what is the optimum speed to drive at in 5th gear on a long run? Horton08, what hire car have they given you? any good? does everyone here notice that the clutch point is quite high?

horton0805 September 2011

Hi rayray, well the car stayed with the dealer for a week, i collected it with a new dimmer switch fitted, and on the first evening out the cluster started flickering again!! so after some serious calls to Hyundai, the area after sales guys have finally gotten to the bottom of it. Apparently it is the "Body Control Module" which controls the electrics in the car. This has been sending a power surge to the cluster, so its in today having a new one fitted. As far as a hire car is concerned, they gave me a Chevrolet 1.0 3cylinder Spark. It has to be the worst car i have ever driven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and please EVERYONE who complains about the fuel consumption on the i10 DONT!!!! i had the spark for 1 week and put £60 of full in it, that worked out to 37mpg SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HantsHog05 September 2011

Our i10 (2010 Comfort 78ps Kappa1) has now gained an extra star even though we now have the headlight switch problem which is booked in for a fix. After 17,000 miles the fuel economy is getting better with 63.95mpg after 338.3 miles and 24.05 litres with steady 55mph on motorway. Now averaging 50.44mpg and worst at 31.95mpg. Aircon on small engined cars is a fuel killer so I only turn it on once per week to keep the seals lubricated. When my wife uses the car she regularly has the aircon on and net result is 40+mpg. Go above 60 and you will see the fuel gauge move like a watch minute hand. I daren't imagine what mpg is with aircon on at 70mph! I strongly agree that good mpg is down to driving style but with the i10 it's definitely a knife edge act. By the way in response to Numbers 3rd Aug post I previously had a Mondeo ST220 which Ford states 35mpg as best figure. I regularly got 42mpg over 120,000 miles of motorway at steady 56mph no problem using cruise control and 6th gear. Even got 47mpg a few times when I tried hard! Fantastic car, shame to let it go.

Dux08 September 2011

Andy, you mention that too many people drive in too high a gear. This is true for most cars but the i10 has tremendous torque and the rev counter indicates around the 2,000rpm to change gear when using the Eco drive indicator. At these revs the car pulls cleanly and it is a big fuel saver. The changes suggested on the Eco-drive indicator seem too low at first but are fine when you try it. Many drivers get poor fuel figures because they rev the engine far too high in each gear before getting into 5th. The more you rev, the more fuel you use. Use the Eco-indicator and you will be surprised how economical the i10 really is.

DUX08 September 2011

HantsHog.....please tell us how you can drive at 55mph on a motorway. This must be the most dangerous speed at which to drive......on the inside lane with miles of trucks wanting to run over you! Please tell us, or are you having us on.

HantsHog10 September 2011

Hello Dux, no I'm not having you on. I'll drive at 55mph on the motorway inside lane when it is approriate and safe to do so. If I were on the M1 at midday then I probably would not. On the M25 at Heathrow that would be a luxury. But on the M180 which is relatively quite then yes I would. If the majority of the traffic is faster then I'll adapt to the flow. But quite frankly from what I see now most trucks and many cars are deliberately driven at these lower speeds with plenty of room ahead of and behind them. Finding trucks driving at 55mph (not beceause they are stuck behind a car) is easy. I have have driven well over half a million miles on motorways. Not so many years ago I would probably have driven along at 70-80mph along with the majority of other road users only to get to the road works quicker. But times have changed and as such so have many people's driving styles on all types of roads. I believe the cost of fuel is a major influencing factor hence why so many people are taking a more serious attitude to fuel consumption figures and trying to achieve them.

Horton0815 September 2011

well all after another failed attempt, hyundai have agreed to swap the car but i have to pay £800 towards the swap. Happy to do this as the car is definately not right and the dealer even scratched the dash on the last attempt trying to get the headlight adjuster switch out. shocking!!! so i think its going to be off to the next nearest dealer in future for service.

rayray18 September 2011

Hi horton, are you swapping it for another i10 classic? Could hyundai not waive the £800? How about the free services they gave you before? My mpg isstruggling, hovering between 49 and 52.. and thats 50% motorway... Has anyone managed to get consistent high 50's or hit the magic 60?

horton0819 September 2011

no i have ordered an i20classic on the current deal with 3 year servicing package. I thought this would be a better idea.

Neil Duckworth (Dux)27 September 2011

The i10 is going very well although she does not have many miles on the clock. Best mpg is 50 but that is rural/semi-rural/motorway over a distance of 8 miles. Looking forward to a long trip to see what happens. I still can't get over the very low 1st gear! I must say she is excellent on the motorway and cruising at 70mph is a pleasure.

Andy28 September 2011

Dux. Sorry but that gear shift prompt thing maybe fine if you drive on flat surfaces with no inclines all the time, but where I live, if you adhered to it rigidly you'd use more fuel. I have not suggested revving the nuts off it. What I am suggesting is simply keeping the revs up slightly for optimum drive. If you're in too high a gear even on the slightest of inclines, you use more fuel as the engine is labouring. Anyway, I'm pleased to say that since the time I last wrote here, I have brimmed the tank three times and average is 55mpg, so I must be doing something right. Oh and I haven't done a long motorway trip yet. Something that hasn't been mentioned yet is the effect a lot of short trips will have. Small cars, being what they are tend to get used for quick trips to the shops and short distance hops and if you're only doing a handful of miles each time after starting the engine from cold, then you will gulp the fuel down. On a cold start the efi will run the engine rich using more fuel until it reaches it's optimum running temperature. It's doing basically what we used to do in the old days with a manual choke. I do not know exactly how long the i10 takes to reach it's optimum running temperature because annoyingly, mine does not have a temp gauge, (and you cannot go by the rev counter dropping to normal idle speed) but I reckon about 2/3 miles if you're going straight out onto the open road, and about a mile or so (or about 5 minutes) if you go straight out into stop start traffic miles in warm weather. Double that on freezing cold days. That's why you always get better mpg in the Summer months. So the best way to really accurately measure your fuel consumption is to do it after you've had a day in the car and done about 80 or so milles running it constantly at it's optimum temperature without re-starting from stone cold.

Neil Duckworth (Dux)29 September 2011

Andy, many thanks for your comments....you are correct of course. I live in a very flat area so the Eco-drive works quite well. Perhaps you can comment on the gear change in the i10. I've been driving for 53 years and have owned and driven countless cars and covered at least a million miles, many as a licenced "Airport car hire driver". The i10 is the first car that I battle to get smooth changes from 1st to 2nd. Personally, I feel that the accelerator and clutch are over-sensitive and it's difficult to get a smooth chage without a soft clang from the 'box, no matter how I try to get a good match of throttle and clutch.. My previous car, a Ford KA had a fantastic 'box and really "big car" gearing and was a pleasure to drive. I would gladly swop the KA's clutch and 'box for the i10's. Because of this I have dropped a STAR on the rating. I would welcome response from other drivers.

numbers30 September 2011

Getting a smooth gear change on the i10 is just a question of adapting your driving style. I have just returned from a touring holiday in Europe driving our 2005 Santa Fe (manual box)......On our return, when I first drove the i10 to go to the local shops, my gear changes were terrible and I nearly put myself through the windscreen when I first used the brake pedal. On the i10 I always lift my foot off the 'Go' pedal before pressing the clutch pedal........ this always gives a smooth change. The i10 is still a 5 STAR car in my opinion.

DUX30 September 2011

Thanks, Numbers, for your comments. I'll try your suggestion on gear changing but I still think the i10 could do with higher first and second gears. My KA's gearing was spot-on. I also think that the i10, being a light car could do with less low profile tyres....165 by 60's by 14's don't allow for the flex needed to smooth out the bumps and makes the car look small-wheeled! 165 by 65 by 14 would help, I'm sure. I think the i10 is a fantastic car but could do with improvements.

Andy30 September 2011

Dux. I agree that getting smooth gear changes between 1st and 2nd is a chore and I'm glad it's not just me. Part of the problem I believe, is that the revs don't drop immediately after you dip the clutch, and tend to "hang" for a while before dropping. I find this odd. To me it feels like I've still got my foot on the gas with the clutch in I did ask the dealer about this and he said it was a characteristic of the engine. I find the only way to get a nice smooth gear change from 1-2 is to dip the clutch after 1st and allow a second or two for the revs to drop down, and then change up and let the clutch out but that's all well and good until you want a quick getaway from the lights, when it's almost impossible to short shift between 1st and 2nd without the transmission feeling like it's linked to the wheels by a pogo stick.

Sharon04 October 2011

Been onto the garage about the clutch shudder which is particularly bad on colder/damp mornings along with the grinding noise on the steering. Have demanded that they take the car back to have a look at both of these problems so am awaiting their phone call as to when the Master Technician is at the garage. Still waiting for another set of alloy wheels, though they are clearly not true alloys otherwise they wouldn't bubble up/rust. Has anyone else had problems with a grinding noise or their alloys, or have I just got a "Friday car?"

Ian04 October 2011

We purchased this 1.2l i10 back in 2009 and to be honest its a bad car, compared to our previous rover 25 that was far quicker by miles even though it had a smaller engine! (1100cc), fuel consumption was around 45-50 MPG - the i10 cant even manage 40mpg for the same type of driving. Front tyres dont last 10,000 miles compared to 25,000+ on the rover (both were worn down to the steel wires). had the tracking done 3 times, had the front wheel bearings changed at 3000 miles (knocking and rumbles) 2 x radios (still bad reception) and loose bolts on the steering rack. at £280 for the 2nd service its proved to be an expensive car to run. Handeling is what you would expect from a bargain basement car. lots of rattles unless you are on a dead smooth road. seat belts also squeek! plus points it has AC that the rover didnt have and its only costs £30 to tax (the rover was a lot more but the cost of the tyres alone wipes that saving out!) I have just been notified it has a manufacturers recall as well! I would not recomend this car to anyone.

Bernard04 October 2011

My last posting /comment was dated 13 august,regarding my 2010 1.2 i 10. since then no problems to report, no rattles no squeeks nothing has fallen of or stopped working i have now covered 12.000 miles of mixed motoring and returning over 50 mpg . tyre wear seems normal, lift the bonnet once a week and check oil level . no change there still on the full mark just top up washer bottle its so boreing very little to do tyre pressures the same. treat her to a jet wash once a week for been so good to me !! Have i been lucky ? haveing read the previous comments . yes the alloys are still like new.. I still maintain the i10 is bloody good value for the money . Apparently most fuel figures published are only a guide it takes idea conditions to get any were near what the manufacters publish for any car . has anyone checked the other forums for other cars on this site .they dont come close to the 230 plus comments found here. Happy motoring.

Andy05 October 2011

Ian claims it's a bad car and lists a catalogue of horrors. Hmmm. I don't know about you, but if I owned a car with even half the issues he claims his has, I would have let it go pretty sharpish, but yet he's owned his coming up three years, so I guess it can't be all bad.

Sharon05 October 2011

Having read Ian's comments I can sympathise with all the problems you have been experiencing. I also get the knocking/rumbles as well as a metal sound when going over bumps, and the clutch shudder which is why I've demanded they take the car back and have a good look at it whilst the Master Technician is at the garage (still awaiting the phone call). I too bought the car in Aug 09 and have also had a catalogue of problems since buying it. Believe me if I could afford to change the car I would, which is why I'm still driving it and stuck with it!

DUX06 October 2011

ANDY, thanks for your comments on gear changing from 1st to 2nd.I'm doing what you suggested and it is better. I'm surprised other owners have not noticed it. Andy, do you think the i10 could do with a higher 1st and 2nd gear....or better still, a higher differential ratio to make ALL the gears a bit longer? It has the power and torque to pull higher gears which would make it more economical and a better motorway cruiser, especially if the speed limit is raised to 80mph.. And as for those tiny tyres...they make the car look like a rollerskate! Other than that, it is a great car but only a 4 star because it can be better.

Andy07 October 2011

Dux. Yes I do agree about the gear ratios. My problem where I live, where there are a lot of steep climbs even in built up area's, is that I'm having to stay in 2nd much longer than I'm used too. I'm not having issues between 1st & 2nd, but the gearing between 2nd & 3rd is cavernous, meaning that even on fairly modest climbs, I'm having to work the engine hard in 2nd to stay with the flow, because changing to 3rd would leave me running out of steam. The engine has the power and torque, but I do feel that the gearing is a little widely spaced between 2nd & 3rd, which lets it down a bit. It's not a huge problem, but it is a little fly in the ointment. You have to assume that the boffins had their reasons for this. That said, my gas mileage is not suffering. I'm noticing it's getting significantly better as the miles go on, and I've yet to dip below 48mpg, my best has been 58mpg. Considering that 100% of my driving so far has been short trips of about 10 miles, in mostly rural lanes and town with lots of gear changing, I reckon I'm doing well and I can't wait to see what it returns on a long motorway trip at a constant 60-70 mph. Oh by the way, my cars going back later this month. I've got an annoying creaking noise coming from the front nearside somewhere when I pull away. I don't think it's serious, and I suspect the front suspension unit is the culprit because I also hear it a bit when I get in and out of the car. When all is said and done, I think this is a brilliant little car and has surpassed all my expectations of it. Sure there are minor niggles (what car doesn't have them), but as a package it delivers more than I was hoping for. It's economical, practical but the real surprise is the fun factor. You can safely push it far more than I thought I'd be able too in the lanes around the corners, and it's as solid as a rock with surprisingly little roll. I'd go as far as to say that on the roads I'm driving on where you can legally press on a bit in the national speed limits in the twisties, my i10 would never lose sight of the Toyota MR2 Roadster I chopped in to buy it. Cracking little car. We should start an owners club !!!

numbers07 October 2011

Andy.... I agree with all your comments. There is an owners club on Friends Reunited that has 3 (THREE) members

rayray09 October 2011

on 5000 miles now, no more problems and running smooth.. only issue is with 50% motorway driving im only averaging 50mpg.... yes Im expecting better! on the motorway im driving at 60mph.. Andy would you mind telling me how to average 55mpg? I drive as eco as I can..

Nina Broomfield10 October 2011

In September 2009 my father bought a Hyundai i10. He was very pleased with it until June this year (2011) when the car broke down due to clutch problems. This was fixed under warranty and he finally got the car back a month later. He used the car twice and the clutch burnt out, having done the grand total of 6 miles. The dealership told him the new problem was not covered under the warranty as the original problem was caused by 'driver abuse' as the clutch was unevenly worn, despite initially telling us that the plate had shattered. I conmplained to Hyundai UK but, after what appeared to be minimal investigation, they backed the dealership. We struggled to find an independent inspector and then my father became ill with pneumonia. He decided to pay for a new clutch to be fitted (approx £500) so that he could get his car back. Within 3 journeys (less than 10 miles) the new clutch had also burnt out and yes, the dealership say that it is his fault again. They now want him to pay in the region of £5000.00 to trade his vehicle in for an automatic. I find it impossible to believe that anyone, no matter their driving skills, can burn out 2 clutches in less than 10 miles each. We need advice, can anyone help?

DUX11 October 2011

ANDY, thanks for your comments. As we live in a fairly flat area, I only go a little way in 1st before changing into 2nd. I've not noticed 2nd being particularly long but 3rd and 4th are brilliant. I totally agree with you regarding the handling. I have a lot of fun too on twisty roads but my old Ford KA was even better. I also miss the 1.3 OHV KA's excellent gearbox with really good ratios. Having said that, the i10 is an excellent car but could do better on fuel consumption. My trips are 8 miles long....mostly on rural roads with a bit of dual highway for a few miles at the end. I'm averaging 49mpg and that's driving carefully. I've yet to do a long trip and I'd be happy with 55mpg. We are hoping to drive up to Orkney in May next year and hope the i10 can do a long trip at a good speed and with good economy. What I do appreciate about the i10 is its room for the driver....it's better than our Ford Focus Estate and there's also plenty of room in the back for tall friends! Big bonus is that it fits into our garage easily. Yeah to an Owner's Club! So sorry to hear of Nina's problems with their i10. Very unusual and hope it is repaired to your satisfaction.

John Rodgers12 October 2011

Hi, May this year my last comment. Now 5400 miles had first service £121.79 thought that was good. Off toGermany again tonight, MPG 52-55 regular as clo ckwork .If I had some of the faults some of you have had I too would have got rid. Happy motoring John

Sharon12 October 2011

In response to Nina's posting I would suggest that you seek advice from a Citizen's Advice Bureau as I would have thought the new parts fitted to your Dad's car would automatically come with some sort of guarantee. I cannot see how your Dad could have gone through two clutches with so little mileage done on them. Sounds like the parts are either faulty or there is an error upon fitting them. I have now had two new clutches, they seem fine for a while and then I start having some really bad shudders when it's cold/damp. I'm still waiting for the phone call from the garage for someone to have a look, so I may be seeking advice myself soon. If I could afford to change the car I would - in the past when the car has been working fine, I have no problems with it, but I just seem to have problem after problem and it's costing me money by keep taking it to the garage. Quite bad considering the car has done less than 11K. The other thing you could do is demand a courtesy car and keep it until all problems are solved. Let us know how you get on. Good luck.

Andy14 October 2011

Dux I don't think you can complain about 49mpg on such short trips when the engine is barely being given time to reach it's optimum operating temperature, bearing in mind that for the first few miles, the efi will be running the mixture rich until she's warmed up which uses a lot of fuel. You'll be adding 5mpg to that easy on a long trip I reckon. I've only had two cars in the past that match my i10 on fuel economy. My first car, which was a Reliant Robin (don't laugh) was easily into the 60's mpg, and in the 90's I had a Fiat Cinquecento that matched the i10. That was a great little car actually.

Bernard21 October 2011

I thought i had mislayed my ignition key and fob this week and had to fall back on my one spare set, I phoned the dealer for a price to replace my key and fob and i was quoted £227 for the remote fob and £80 for the key. So be warned look after your keys as i later found out later after trying to find a cheaper source you can only obtain replacements from your hyrundi dealer due to the very advanced codeing involved. I have now found the original set and have taken steps to hopefully not to let it happen again. Amazing to think that two remote fobs and two keys are worth a total of £614 !!!!!

Nina21 October 2011

Thanks to Dux and Sharon for your comments. Unfortunately my father was so fed up with the problems with the car he traded it in for an automatic version - another £5000 +. He just wanted things to get back to normal and have a car he could rely on. It's his car, his money, his decision but definately not the route the family counselled him to take, we just have to respect his wishes - but I'll tell his story to anyone who'll listen in the hope that I can avoid it happening to anyone else!

John Rodgers24 October 2011

Back from Germany, constant 100km -62.5mph 59.89mpg.

Andy29 October 2011

Nina. Sorry but this sounds like a problem with your Father more than the car. I suspect the garage has a point. I think the decision to go auto this time was probably the correct one in your fathers case.

Simon29 October 2011

Kind of agree. Done 20,000 miles in mine with no clutch issues. The problem here is with the driver, in this case your Father. It is quite possible to burn out a clutch in such a short space of time, and as a mechanic (now retired), I have seen it time and time again. No one wants to admit that they could possibly be at fault, preferring instead to blame everything and everyone else but let's be realistic here. Three clutches within a year. That does kind of suggest more going on than you want to admit. Of course if you really had no doubts that the problem was with the clutch, then you would have made sure you'd requested to keep the old parts, (your right if you paid for the replacement), and have them independently inspected by another garage. The fact that you make no mention of this, indicates that you haven't done this and I suspect deep down you know that it's because they would tell you exactly what the Hyundai garage did, which isn't what you want to hear.

numbers30 October 2011

Nina... I think Andy and Simon are more than likely correct. Having said that, I am on my third clutch, having done less than 5,000 miles. The 2 replacements have been fitted totally FOC by the dealer, because of very bad clutch judder....... The third clutch appears to be OK. A chap That I know wore the clutch out on his Getz in 15,000 miles. He was convinced that it was not his fault. He gave me a lift home once and I saw that he was using the clutch pedal as a footrest! I could hear the engine revs. increasing on a regular basis. He did not use the handbrake once, but held the car on the clutch pedal at every road junction to such an extent that I could smell it burning. When I commented on the smell he said it always smells like that......What can one say in these circumstances, other than "Thanks for the lift home"...... Still 5 stars for the i10 and What Car magazine agrees that it is one of the 'best buys'....

AceGio115 November 2011

Nina's tale of woe may be in fact down to the garage and not her dad. There are some nasty practices going around when times become hard. A nice earner for the garage you might say. To get through a new clutch so soon would leave a strong lingering clutch smell and a responsible garage would have called you in to see the car components as the clutch assembly was opened. They would want to show you the cause (own experience). Perhaps the original pressure plate was weak and they had just slipped in a new friction plate and not renewed the whole clutch assembly hence it burnt out again?? Perhaps they had zero free play in the cable? Assuming his driving style and physical ability had not changed since he bought the car in 2009 then you could argue how come the original clutch lasted so long when compared to the last two ?

Gerald Adams01 December 2011

I bought my i10 automatic (59' plate - 7000 miles on clock) 3 weeks ago. I traded in a Mercedes C Class automatic saloon. I went for a smaller car to reduce my petrol bill. I was looking for substantial savings. The Mercedes averaged 33 mpg - the Hyundai i10 averages 37 mpg. I am travelling the same routes, at the same speeds as before. I am very disappointed. My last small car, a Toyota Aygo averaged 53 mpg. Has anyone experienced the same thing with their i10? Regards Gerald

numbers02 December 2011

Gerald Adams. I suggest that you read some of the 250+ comments on this page........ Just about every aspect of fuel consumption on the i10 has been covered. I would have thought that a manual version of any small car would have been your obvious choice. Just out of interest, was your Toyota Aygo an automatic? I still give the i10 5 stars, because ours 'does what it says on the tin'.

Gerald Adams02 December 2011

Thank you for your comments "Numbers". I did read the comments about mpg. They were either good or bad. My Aygo was a manual gearchange and traditionally you would expect a 10% drop in the mpg if you went for an automatic. I went for an automatic so that my wife could drive it. Regarding your comment that it does what it says on the tin, that is not true with regard to mpg claims. The Hyundai i10 sales brochure states the following figures for the automatic version. 41.5 for urban driving, 60.1 for extra urban driving and 51.4 for combined usage. What I really want to know from other owners is whether 37 mpg average is what I should "expect" from this car, or should it be much nearer 50-55 mpg. Any tips on getting the mpg checked out? That's what I am really seeking If 37 mpg is all that I am ever going to get from a city car then I will soon change the i10.

numbers02 December 2011

Gerald Adams. I don't know a single person that has ever achieved the manufacturer's claimed mpg. figures on any car that they use on a regular basis. This has been confirmed by various road testers on many models of car on Fifth Gear and other TV programmes. I suspect the best that you will ever achieve is just over 45 mpg. on your auto. i10. Have a look at the Honest John website. He runs an mpg. database compiled from figures re mpg. that are submitted by the general public. Car manufacturers are like politicians...... their claims are nearly always questionable.....

Gerald Adams03 December 2011

Thank you once again "Numbers" for your comments. I will certainly check out "Honest John's" website To me though, 37 mpg is still unacceptable for a small city car. Hence a low overall rating for a car that exceeds and impresses in so many areas. Anyone else like to comment?

Sharon15 December 2011

Car booked in for Tuesday next week for it's third clutch and second set of alloys. On the odd occasion I can smell petrol coming into the cabin so will also get this checked out whilst it's in - has anyone else had this?

Sharon21 December 2011

New clutch fitted yesterday - so far so good - feels a lot different to all the other "new" clutches I've had fitted, but no alloys since the person I had dealings with at the garage in August failed to put the parts on order! So it now has to go back through Hyundai to see if they will fit the alloys.

andrew27 December 2011

Bought new as part of scrappage deal a 1.2 classic in 'cheapskate red' ( only free i.e. non-metallic colour) as replacement car for my daughter who wrote her micra off 2 weeks after passing her test! Great little car very economical on fuel, only 30 quid RFL and with all the kit you need ( air con, mp3 link etc). No remote central locking though so you have to open the doors yourself. Real surprise however is that its a pleasure to drive and been completely reliable so far with 30,000 miles on the clock.

The Judge29 December 2011

Well, I traded in my 08 i10 for a 2011 i10, as I was so impressed with the original: NOTHING, repeat NOTHING whatsover failed on the original. A few parking scars & scratched nasty internal plastics. ZERO oil consumption, despite thrashing the pants off it. No clutch trouble, electrical gremlins etc. etc. Due to motorcycle ownership, I only need a cheap runabout for shopping etc., so simply swapped it for a new model. New i10 even better: much better torque & overtaking ability. Did a 400 mile round trip to West Country back in the summer: 85mph all the way with aircon at full blast - NOTHING fell off!! Stereo way better, particularly full iPod interface. Rear brakes are now drums rather than original's discs. Clutch seems smoother & less 'rev fussy'. This is how car ownership should be: hassle free!

Sharon04 January 2012

Second set of alloys fitted last week - they are now reconditioned rather than brand new. Clutch has developed a minor shudder already having done 200 miles since it was fitted. So after 5 headlight adjustment switches, 3 clutches and 2 sets of wheels I'm a little fed up to say the least.

suziei1008 January 2012

No issues until today when it's stalled 3 times while standing at traffic lights...In the past it's almost stalled as i've set off but put that down to my driving style...It was bought brand new in September 2011...Is this a common issue as i've read the word stalling a few time in previous posts...None of my previous cars have done this.

numbers16 January 2012

Suzie...... Did the engine just stop when none of your feet were on the pedals? Or did it stop when you let your foot off the clutch pedal to move forwards? The i10 has a very light clutch and a small amount of travel on the pedal and stalls easily if engine revs are not high enough....... if the engine just stopped of its own accord, then there is a fault that should be checked by your dealer.

Flyingred20 January 2012

Bought our i10 Active at the end of December '11. So far 850 miles including a 400 mile round trip. The perky 1.2 litre engine coped well with four on board maintaining 70 mph on motorways. We found it comfortable enough for a three hour/200 mile non-stop journey. The high revs between first and second gear is irritating but not a deal-breaker. As the car has been running in I haven't measured fuel consumption precisely but we have had over 300 miles from brim to warning light coming on (and from refills I reckon that's a gallon left in the tank) so I think we're achieving around 45 mph. To those who are critical of fuel consumption, remember that fuel economy for a small, light car like the i10 will be influenced by driving style. For those complaining of poor economy on short journeys, remember that a diesel engined car would cost a lot more to buy, the particulate filters would clog every few weeks and you would be at risk of a £1000 repair bill when the dual mass flywheel fails.

Bernard28 January 2012

Now approching second service at 15000 miles, so far so good no problems to report, The second service does cost more than the first service but worth getting a quote/price first before booking so you know the costs. Into the second year of ownership and very happy with the car.

dave 09 February 2012

I recently purchased the 2011 i10 classic I.2. After reading reviews in many top review magazines and websites, it seemed fantastic value and economy of 60+ mpg was just what I was looking for to replace my daily commuting Punto mk2 1.2. I was initially very impressed with this small car, how roomy and a true 5 seat small car. But it all seems a very poor choice. The fuel economy is rubbish. After 2500 miles of commuter traffic and occasional motorway journeys 38-40 mpg is the best achieved. This is a long way of the 60+ manufacturers claims. I returned the car to be checked but was assured this was acceptable mpg (the dealers checked for binding brakes etc, but wouldnt complete economy checks), and the 60+mpg claims were based on rolling road perfect condition tests, not expected to be achievable in normal use. the dealers also provided me with a detailed instruction set for how I could politely go away and run economy tests to my hearts content. I have recently checked other forums and discovered I am not alone here and economy is even worse for other owners and the manufacturers are not prepared to entertain any form of responsibility. It would seem that misquoting economy figures is acceptable when selling new cars, and unfortunately appears something taken at face value by reviews. Disappointing when buyers look to experts to offer advice here.