# Hyundai i10
The **Hyundai i10** is a five-door city car (A-segment hatchback) built by [Hyundai Motor Company](https://www.edgepedia.org/hyundai-motor-company), first launched in 2008 as a European-focused model intended to replace the Atos. Three generations followed, produced mainly at Hyundai's İzmit plant in Türkiye, with a separate Grand i10 line developed for India. Production of the European i10 has now ended at İzmit, though dealer stock remained available afterward.[1](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10) • [2](https://hyundai-motor.com.tr/en/production-model) • [3](https://www.hyundai.com/eu/en/models/runout-cars.html)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First launch | 2008, developed with the European market in mind and designed to replace the Atos[1](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10) • [2](https://hyundai-motor.com.tr/en/production-model) |
| Generations | First 2008; second unveiled at the 65th Frankfurt IAA in 2013; third launched 2019 with a facelift revealed in February 2023[1](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10) • [4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/introducing-the-new-i10-and-i10-n-line.html) |
| Engines (third generation) | 1.0 MPi three-cylinder, 67 PS; 1.2 MPi four-cylinder, 84 PS; 1.0 T-GDi turbo, 100 PS in the N Line[5](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/eu/press-kits/20230721_i10_presskit/hyundai-i10-technical-data-0723.pdf) |
| Luggage capacity | 252 liters with seats up, 1,050 liters with seats folded[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/introducing-the-new-i10-and-i10-n-line.html) |
| Euro NCAP | Tested in 2020 (i10 1.0 MPI GLS); achieved a three out of five-star rating[6](https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/hyundai/i10/0847/) • [7](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/i10) |
| European sales | 27,006 units in the minicar segment year-to-date 2024, fourth in the segment behind the Fiat Panda, Toyota Aygo X, and Fiat 500[8](https://s3-prod-europe.autonews.com/2024-06/ANE_Segment_202405_preliminary.pdf) |
| End of production | Ended at Hyundai's plant in Izmit, Turkey; remaining stock sold through dealers[3](https://www.hyundai.com/eu/en/models/runout-cars.html) |
## History and generations
**First generation (2008).** Hyundai launched the i10 in Europe in 2008 as a strategic model, and it became popular enough that Hyundai credits it with opening a new chapter in the company's European history. In the United Kingdom, sales were boosted by the government scrappage scheme, and across Europe nearly half a million first-generation i10s were sold quickly.[1](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10) • [9](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/hyundai/i10/i10-2017-2019/) In Türkiye, production of the model began with the second generation; the first was built for the European market from 2008.[2](https://hyundai-motor.com.tr/en/production-model)
**Second generation (2013).** The all-new second-generation i10, developed in Europe, was unveiled at the 65th International Automobile Ausstellung (IAA) in [Frankfurt](https://www.edgepedia.org/frankfurt) in 2013, with a more spacious and refined interior.[1](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10) At nearly 3.7 meters long, Spanish reviewers at *El País* described it as one of the largest city cars on sale, with five adult seats, a 252-liter boot, six airbags, and stability control as standard; the 1.0-liter three-cylinder version was rated at 66 PS and the 1.2-liter four-cylinder at 87 PS.[10](https://elpais.com/elpais/2013/10/18/motor/1382095586_431215.html) A facelifted version of this generation arrived at the end of 2016.[9](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/hyundai/i10/i10-2017-2019/) In Türkiye, the second generation was manufactured locally between 2013 and 2019 and earned awards from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany.[2](https://hyundai-motor.com.tr/en/production-model)
**Third generation (2019).** The third-generation i10 arrived in 2019 with a lowered roof (20 mm lower than its predecessor), a wider body (20 mm wider), and a wheelbase increased by 40 mm. Hyundai offered it with the tagline "Go Big" and positioned it as designed, developed, and made in Europe.[11](https://www.hyundai.news/uk/models/i-range/i10/press-kit/the-all-new-hyundai-i10-go-big.html) A facelift revealed on 27 February 2023 added redesigned lighting, new colors such as Lumen Grey and Meta Blue, a standard 4.2-inch LCD cluster, USB type-C front and rear, second-generation eCall, and over-the-air map updates; production of the updated car began in April 2023 at İzmit.[4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/introducing-the-new-i10-and-i10-n-line.html)
## Powertrains and dimensions
The third-generation i10 was offered with three petrol engines, all meeting the Euro 6c emission standard:[5](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/eu/press-kits/20230721_i10_presskit/hyundai-i10-technical-data-0723.pdf)
- **1.0 MPi**: 998 cc three-cylinder, 67 PS (49.3 kW) at 5,500 rpm, 96.1 Nm at 3,750 rpm; 0–100 km/h in 14.8 seconds (manual five-seater), top speed 156 km/h.
- **1.2 MPi**: 1,197 cc four-cylinder, 84 PS (61.7 kW) at 6,000 rpm, 117.6 Nm at 4,200 rpm; 0–100 km/h in 12.6 seconds, top speed 171 km/h.
- **1.0 T-GDi (N Line)**: 998 cc three-cylinder turbo, 100 PS (73.6 kW) at 4,500 rpm, 172 Nm at 1,500 rpm; 0–100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, top speed 185 km/h.
[The 1](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-1).0 and 1.2 engines were available with a five-speed manual or five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT); the N Line used the manual only. The car measures 3,670 mm long with a 2,425 mm wheelbase, and kerb weight is listed at 919–935 kg.[12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgA4SMWhR0U) Front suspension is a [MacPherson strut](https://www.edgepedia.org/macpherson-strut) with a coupled torsion beam axle at the rear, changed to a U-shaped profile in the third generation to improve stability; idle stop-and-go was standard on all powertrains, and the drag coefficient was reduced from 0.32 to 0.31.[11](https://www.hyundai.news/uk/models/i-range/i10/press-kit/the-all-new-hyundai-i10-go-big.html)
## Safety
[Euro NCAP](https://www.edgepedia.org/euro-ncap) tested the i10 1.0 MPI GLS in 2020, publishing its rating on 9 December 2020 with annual reviews through 2023 and a facelift review in June 2023; the rating applied to both 1.0 and 1.2 petrol variants in left- and right-hand drive.[6](https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/hyundai/i10/0847/) The car achieved a three out of five-star rating, and Euro NCAP's report highlighted issues around driver protection in a side-impact crash; the rival Toyota Aygo X achieved four stars under the same regime.[7](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/i10) Standard equipment nonetheless included autonomous emergency braking, driver-attention alert, and lane-keeping assist, and the 2023 facelift added Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear occupant alert, and lane-following assist.[7](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/i10) • [4](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/introducing-the-new-i10-and-i10-n-line.html)
## Market position
The i10 competed in a shrinking class. *El País* named it the best city car in a 2014 four-way comparison against the Peugeot 108, Seat Mii, and [Kia Picanto](https://www.edgepedia.org/kia-picanto), citing its greater size, space, standard equipment, and five seats.[13](https://elpais.com/elpais/2014/10/30/motor/1414680362_253142.html) In Europe it remained a segment fixture: with 27,006 units sold year-to-date 2024 it ranked fourth among minicars, behind the [Fiat Panda](https://www.edgepedia.org/fiat-panda) (63,030), Toyota Aygo X (42,398), and [Fiat 500](https://www.edgepedia.org/fiat-500) (38,120), and just ahead of its platform sibling, the Kia Picanto (25,312).[8](https://s3-prod-europe.autonews.com/2024-06/ANE_Segment_202405_preliminary.pdf) The latest i10 and Picanto share a chassis, and Auto Express notes the Picanto's used-market price advantage while ranking the i10 second in a three-way used test with the Toyota Aygo.[14](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-group-tests/109196/hyundai-i10-vs-toyota-aygo-vs-kia-picanto-used-city-cars) Every i10 came with Hyundai's five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, though Kia's Picanto carried a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty.[7](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/i10)
**India.** A separate Grand i10 line, including the Grand i10 NIOS, is sold by Hyundai Motor India Limited. Hyundai states the Grand i10 NIOS has resonated with more than 500,000 (5 lakh; 500,000) customers in India, and in April 2026 it added a VIBE edition with a dashcam, described as a first in the segment, plus a Titan Grey Matte color.[15](https://www.hyundai.com/in/en/hyundai-story/media-center/press-release/bold-new-vibe-grand-i10-nios) The NIOS measures 3,815 mm long and 1,520 mm tall, with a 37-liter petrol tank and a Hy-CNG Duo dual-cylinder variant.[16](https://org2.hyundai.com/in/en/find-a-car/grand-i10-nios/highlights)
## End of production
Hyundai Motor Europe lists the i10 among its runout models: production has ended at the İzmit plant, with the i20, Bayon, and the electric INSTER positioned as successors in Hyundai's small-car range.[3](https://www.hyundai.com/eu/en/models/runout-cars.html) Hyundai's German site likewise announced the model's departure, directing buyers to the INSTER or i20.[17](https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/i10.html)
## References
1. [Vehicle History 2000 i10, Hyundai Worldwide](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/corporate/vehicle-history/2000/i10)
2. [HMTR Production Model, Hyundai Motor Türkiye](https://hyundai-motor.com.tr/en/production-model)
3. [Models | Runout, Hyundai Motor Europe](https://www.hyundai.com/eu/en/models/runout-cars.html)
4. [Refreshing design and new features: introducing the new i10 and i10 N Line, Hyundai Motor Europe](https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/introducing-the-new-i10-and-i10-n-line.html)
5. [Hyundai i10 Technical Specifications, July 2023, Hyundai Motor Europe](https://www.hyundai.news/newsroom/dam/eu/press-kits/20230721_i10_presskit/hyundai-i10-technical-data-0723.pdf)
6. [Euro NCAP | Hyundai i10](https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/hyundai/i10/0847/)
7. [Hyundai i10 (2019-2026) review, Auto Express](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/i10)
8. [TOP 10 SELLERS BY SEGMENT, Automotive News Europe (May 2024 preliminary)](https://s3-prod-europe.autonews.com/2024-06/ANE_Segment_202405_preliminary.pdf)
9. [Hyundai i10 (2017 - 2019) used car review, RAC Drive](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/hyundai/i10/i10-2017-2019/)
10. [Alumno aventajado, El País (2013)](https://elpais.com/elpais/2013/10/18/motor/1382095586_431215.html)
11. [The All-New Hyundai i10: Go Big, Hyundai Motor UK press kit](https://www.hyundai.news/uk/models/i-range/i10/press-kit/the-all-new-hyundai-i10-go-big.html)
12. [The new Hyundai i10 – Safety and Driving Assist Features, The Wheel Network (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgA4SMWhR0U)
13. [Hyundai i10, el mejor coche urbano, El País (2014)](https://elpais.com/elpais/2014/10/30/motor/1414680362_253142.html)
14. [Hyundai i10 vs Toyota Aygo vs Kia Picanto: used city cars, Auto Express](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-group-tests/109196/hyundai-i10-vs-toyota-aygo-vs-kia-picanto-used-city-cars)
15. [Hyundai Motor India Limited Adds a Bold New VIBE to the Grand i10 NIOS](https://www.hyundai.com/in/en/hyundai-story/media-center/press-release/bold-new-vibe-grand-i10-nios)
16. [Hyundai GRAND i10 NIOS Highlights, Hyundai India](https://org2.hyundai.com/in/en/find-a-car/grand-i10-nios/highlights)
17. [Goodbye, Hyundai i10, Hyundai Motor Deutschland](https://www.hyundai.com/de/de/modelle/i10.html)
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