On sale since 2008, you could say the i10 isn't the most youthful city car on the market. But the baby Hyundai is still worth a look. Face-lifted last year and with much of its recent success down to the Government's Scrappage Scheme, we think the top-selling Hyundai can still keep pace with the more modern rivals such as the the Fiat Panda and Volkswagen Up!. Despite its tiny dimensions, there is more than enough space for two of the lankiest six-footers to get comfortable in the back. Shame then, that despite being well-equipped and solidly built, the interior of the Hyundai feels so cheap and basic. The plastic trim on the steering wheel of our 1.2 Classic test car felt particularly bad. Could the i10's interior space be at the expense of practicality though? There's just 225 litres of boot space, which is a bit on the small side. We've got the more powerful four-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine here. A smooth and surprisingly refined performer, even on the motorway. It's no fireball but it is well matched to the light and positive five-speed manual transmission. With the soft suspension, the i10 rolls a lot in corners. This doesn't stop it being fun to drive though, as the handling can be adjusted by the use of the throttle despite the numb steering. However, the most impressive part of the character of this Hyundai has to be the ride, which feels surprisingly grown-up. So, whilst the i10 might not be the newest model on the city car block, it's cheap to buy and run. There's also no doubting that, as a package, it's still one of the best available. Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic Price: £8,345 Engine: 1.2-litre, four-cylinder Power: 85bhp, 121Nm Max speed: 105mph 0-60mph: 12.2s MPG: 61.4mpg Emissions:108g/km Verdict: If you're looking for a well-equipped, grown-up city car that's good to drive, then the i10 is all the car that you need.
