2014 Hyundai i10 1.0L Blue Drive 5MT FWD (66 HP)

Vehicle Overview

At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second generation of the i10 debuted on the world scene in Hyundai’s booth.

Following the same recipe as its predecessor, the second generation of the i10 was built on top of the Kia Picanto’s platform. In fact, the Korean automaker used the Picanto as a test mule in India to test various components for the new vehicle, away from the eyes of automotive spies. And the result exceeded expectations since the small-sized vehicle could squeeze up to five adults inside.

Thomas Burkle was responsible for the car’s look, as he was for the previous generation of the i10. Only this time, he dared more and created feline-like headlights. Between them, the automaker installed a slim air intake and left some room in the lower bumper for a larger grille that helped to cool the engine. The arched roof line was abruptly cut at the back by the tilted-forward tailgate, which sported the rear windscreen and a small roof spoiler. The taillights protruded into the tailgate area, emerging from the rear quarter panels.

Inside, the automaker installed high-mounted bucket seats at the front and a 60/40 split-folding bench in the back. Despite using hard plastic materials for the dashboard and door cards, the overall look was better than other cars from the segment. Still, the trunk was good enough just to carry a briefcase and a sandwich, although it could have been expanded by lowering the bench’s seatback. But unlike most of the cars in that segment, the i10 offered unusual options such as a heated steering wheel.

The automaker offered the car with manual or automatic transmissions and a choice of two engines of 1.0 or 1.2-liter displacement.