Hyundai i20 hatchback 2009 - 2012 review - CarBuyer

It's hard to find fault with the Hyundai i20, as it beats rivals hands-down for the amount of equipment you get for the money. Prices for basic versions are low, while equipment levels are generous. Even entry-level models get air-conditioning and electric windows. Running costs will hardly break the bank either. Rivals like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo look expensive in comparison to the i20, especially when you factor in Hyundai's excellent five-year warranty and highly praised customer service.

[barrybrockbank]

I bought one today. A 2011 top spec brilliant car, can’t wait to put some miles on it!

[Milliososis]

My 60 reg 1.2L i20 is fantastic. Good to drive and practical. Average mileage in a mostly urban scenario east of London is 45.8 mpg. For a supermini of big proportions inside, this is good. The only criticism I have is the interior plastics that tend to scratch easily and the Stereo could be a bit more powerful. This is my 3rd Hyundai. I think I will stick with them as I think they offer the best value and quality for the money you want to pay for a new, pre reg or 3 year old or less car.

[notmasterchief]

After 8 years looking forward to buy this one

[AbdurRahman-mbvr]

I can't wait to buy this car probably few years time. For many this isn't a dream but this car is fabulous all around.

[AdamH]

Dad had one of these as a hire car for the weekend. Lots of room inside, though I wouldn't have had any leg room behind him at all (I'm 6'1", he's 6'3"). I quite liked it, and it was surprisingly comfortable too, but at 70mph you're doing over 3000 revs in 5th.

[PandaUzumaki]

Everybody needs to stop saying Hyundai and Kia are cheap...few years ago, yes, slightly cheaper but now, certainly not. Same prices with the Fiesta, Golf etc.

[JiP]

Not me looking for a review of this car in 2025 😅

[JoshLacy]

For a first car I gotta say it looks great!! Looking to buy my first in around October and your reviews are brilliant and very helpfull :) thank you

[fifyfuffu]

My I 20 is 130, 000 kms done and running just as smooth

[franwilde]

It's a sensible . Fun . But reliable . Great car

[EricLarsWermerssen]

My i20 – (2009) 200500km, with LPG, still running good – only repais: new timing chain at 90000km 😊

[SIDHUYT]

In 2020, i have this car, i20 Spotz ABS (2013 ). Nd i have some extra features in my car which are not included in new 2020 i20. I'm happy with this car.

[TheRicksan]

I want this car as my first car, , , ,

so nice, full fiture... elegant :)

[woolf]

I own this actual car...what are the chances, still going good..!

[AnToxa]

It is my first car and it's doing it's job pretty well

[johndavidson]

Matt can you explain how's the I20 related to the Porsche 911 of the same era, lmao.

[barrybrockbank]

I bought one it’s very good and I service my own car and the 1.2 petrol is easy to service and everything is good to get at.

[Bowieenery]

This is the car I drive but the way he describes is makes it sound so much better than it is in my experience. Honestly I hate it but I’m also 6’4

[Neofu]

I bought this car 3 months ago and it is fantastic. I tested the Mitsubhishi colt before i bought the i20 and the diffrence from the quality is huge for the same price ! The only thing that i miss are the tuning parts for the hyundai ... greetz

[newaz]

in one video you said you are 5 foot 10, Now you are 5'11'', LMAO.