The overall features and design of the i10 suggest that there’s a sports car lurking in there somewhere, no matter how small. The exterior is sharp, decked with MFR-type headlights and round-type fog lamps out front and a high-mount stop lamp in its flip-up type tailgate.
Inside they go Euro. There’s fine detail in the dash and front seats are of the semi-bucket type. Legroom, surprisingly, is ample for a small car
The ride is relatively smooth and easy. The engine responds quickly to every needed push while stability is maintained at high speed. The engine not only performs well, Hyundai claims it’s also designed to be more economical and “green” while it runs.
Safety features include driver airbag, alarm system, child-safety rear door locks, and a crash-absorbing hood to possibly save the life of a pedestrian who strays to your path.
For entertainment, the i10 has a four-speaker audio system sending out doses of sounds either from its AM/FM tuner, CD or MP3 player. An AUX input and an optional cable for your iPod are also there.
Next question, obviously, is would you buy it? As we write this, fuel prices have slightly gone down so you have a choice not to. But a couple of months from now, news could be grim and gas could be the next gold. In which case you will have to buy a small car. And if you do, you’ll want to buy cheap and look good in it, too. This is the answer. -Ruel S. Lucas
LINKS
Hyundai i10 official website
