If you're looking for a small car as an adventure companion, the new Hyundai i10 has it all

Not everything has to be an SUV, especially in the segment of the smallest cars, where this type of body makes less sense. And here, Hyundai has a magnificent option with the third generation of its popular Hyundai i10, which now receives a slight restyling to update its image and equipment.

Exteriorly it didn’t need many touch-ups to remain an attractive car with personality, especially in the N Line versions with their sportier finish. But the new LED daytime running lights (for the Essence and Klass trims) integrated into the updated front grille, the redesigned rear light clusters on the N Line and the new wheels add more freshness. Along the way, the colour range is also expanded, with two attractive shades: Lit Grey and Meta Blue.

Inside, the most notable feature is the new digital instrument cluster, with a 4.2-inch TFT screen. It complements the 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen of the multimedia system, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other improvements include the adoption of USB Type-C charging ports at the front and rear, and, on the N Line, the redesigned upholstery and standard ambient interior lighting with the more powerful TGDI engine.

Petrol engines from 66 CV to 100 CV

There’s no news here: the Hyundai i10 continues to be available with the naturally aspirated 1.0 MPI engine with 66 CV, the also naturally aspirated 1.2 with 85 CV and the turbocharged 1.0 TGDI with 100 CV, exclusive to the sporty N Line trim. The least powerful is associated with the first two trim levels, Essence and Klass. And it is the only one that can be ordered with an automatic gearbox -in reality a robotised gearbox-, in this case only with the intermediate Klass trim. The other two engines are only available with the N Line trim.

For mainly urban use, the three-cylinder 1.0 with 66 CV offers plenty of versatility. But if you see the i10 as the car with which you also tackle weekend trips, your option is the four-cylinder 1.2 with 85 CV… or the 100 CV 1.0 TGDi, with so much power for this city car that it almost becomes a “mini GTI”. With this engine, the i10 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 185 km/h.

Range, equipment and prices of the Hyundai i10

Hyundai has simplified the i10 range, offered in the Essence, Klass and N Line trims, with the combination of engines already mentioned. From the Essence version, the incorporation of five seats stands out (previously it was homologated as a 4-seater), and standard features include the Display Audio, the digital instrument cluster and the lane keeping assist system.

The Klass variants add alloy wheels (the 15″ size is retained), electrically folding mirrors and a parking camera. The N Line adds 16-inch wheels, specific exterior and interior trim and, in the case of the 1.0 TGDI engine, an automatic climate control, rear disc brakes instead of drums, rear parking sensors, LED ambient lighting and a driver’s armrest.

Prices start at 16,290 euros for the 66 CV 1.0 Essence, and go up to 21,740 euros for the TGDI N Line. But watch out for the discounts, because with all promotions applied, including the one offered for financing the purchase, you can have an i10 for less than 13,000 euros… or from 90 euros a month, with a deposit of 4,867 euros and a final instalment of 6,032 euros.

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