Hyundai i20 review

Prices start at £20,010, which is pretty much what you can expect to pay for any other half decent supermini.

Plonk £5k down on a base model and you’re looking at monthly repayments of £205 over four years (with a 10,000-mile yearly limit). That’s through Hyundai’s finance calculator – you could likely find even cheaper if you do your homework.

Range toppers start at £24,265. The seven-speed twin-clutch auto adds £1,250 whatever trim you go for.

What’s the line-up like?

Reassuringly straightforward. There are three specs – in order of expense: Element, Black Line, and Tech Line. And all are reasonably well-equipped. Black Line is a £2,950 premium over Element. Tech Line is another £1,305 on top of that.

Element gets 16in silver alloys, LED daytime running lights, the 4.2in TFT LCD display, 10.25in touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, cruise control, manual air-conditioning, rear parking sensors and rear-view camera.

Black Line adds black alloys and door mirrors (where'd you think they got the name from?), LED headlights and taillights, tinted rear windows, heated steering wheel and front seats, and the 10.25in digital instrument cluster. Tempting for the heated elements and bigger screen.

Tech Line gets 17-inch alloys, heated and folding door mirrors, automatic air-conditioning, interior ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, centre console armrest, and keyless entry.

Help me choose…

Our ideal choice would be Element trim and option the digital dials and heated steering wheel and seats. Alas, Hyundai won’t let you.

You can probably do without, or alternatively it’s a step up to the Black Line – though the black alloys would be far from our preference. Either way, we’d suggest avoiding the Tech Line in favour of the better ride offered on the 16in alloys.

Oh, and every i20 comes with a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty.