Hyundai News / Reviews - Read Daily Hyundai News and First Impressions for the latest model launches and concept car previews. Road Tests put you in the driving seat with in-depth analysis of the new Hyundai cars that count while She Drives offers a woman's view from behind the wheel.

This new 5-door city car is designed, says the company, "to be fun-to-drive, affordable and practical while offering quality and equipment that no other rival can offer at the price".

At just 3,565mm long and 1,595mm wide, the i10 promises to be easy to thread through city traffic and a doddle to park in tight car parks.

Despite its compact overall dimensions, the i10 has a wheelbase of 2,380mm. This 'wheel at each corner' layout creates more space inside for people and luggage, and should also bestow the car with superior ride and handling characteristics.

Although prices are expected to start at less than £6,500, even the entry-level model will have air conditioning as standard.

The i10 also has electric front windows, central locking, electric power steering, tinted glass, 14-inch wheels, body coloured bumpers and an integrated six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo.

All i10s will have four airbags with a passenger side cut-off switch, allowing a child seat to be fitted in the front of the car if required.
A single power unit is standard across the range: the 67PS 1.1-litre petrol engine is mated to either a manual or an optional automatic gearbox.

Manual versions will be capable of an official average fuel consumption of more than 60mpg and produce just 119g/km of CO2, qualifying for the VED 'tax disc' rate of  £35 a year and exemption from the new London Congestion Charge proposals due to take effect in February.

The first i10s will arrive at Hyundai dealerships in March 2008 and will be covered by Hyundai's five year, unlimited mileage warranty.