The market shares of Hyundai in Europe rise despite the crisis. The previous i10 to have had in its segment a share of 6 percent by Hyundai information. This one might even improve, because its design is largely developed in Germany (Russelsheim).

The engines are old acquaintances. Thus, the three-cylinder originates from Daihatsu, not necessarily the worst choice. A whole range of small cars, including Toyota, Peugeot and Citroen are driven by it. It is not excessively rough for a three-cylinder engine and to drive economical with appropriate driving style.

The i10 will not manufactured in Germany but in a newly extended plant in Turkey. For that even capacities from India were relocated there. As I10 it is the second generation, enlarged compared with the first. Whether it attracts more men in the to two-thirds of women purchased car? The mean age of 51 years for the i10 buyers you would have probably estimated to be lower. No, it will not only used as a second car, but as to 30 percent from singles.

It seems that Hyundai has done everything right once again. There is only one extravagance: the heated steering wheel. However, it points the way to the additional equipment available for Euro 3,000 surcharge. Thus one finally comes away from small cars with only the most necessary functions. The new know to please with regard to comfort and colour. Only the Navi is missing, probably many buyers fall back to cheaper alternatives.

Not so spoiled persons can buy with just under 10,000 euros a solid basic structure. There are then four doors of which the front doors grab so far back that the belt coming of the B-pillar always lie against. Rear the doors open wide enough and also tall grown persons find an amazing amount of space. Despite only 8 inches increase in length of the vehicle, there are in addition 252 litres of luggage space. Also the 1046 liters with folded rear seat back are a top value.

A more reasonable car is not actually conceivable. If now the consumption would be slightly lower than the peak values of the class, it might be overwhelmed by buyers. But this is not quite like that. Hyundai steps back here, as also with other models in the mid to upper range. But, as I said, otherwise there is nothing to complain about. 11/13