Used Hyundai i10 buying guide (2013-present)

The Hyundai i10 is an affordable small car featuring a sturdy, spacious interior, an economical engine lineup and an impressive five-year transferrable warranty. The facelifted i10 went on sale in 2017 but there are some great deals on used versions.

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What is it?

The i10 has a spacious cabin that belies the car’s small size and offers surprisingly grown-up levels of comfort on the road. Low running costs, a long warranty and great reliability make it a smart second-hand buy. Cars such as the VW Up may be more fun to drive than the i10, but few models this size can match its blend of practicality and comfort. It’s also one of the few city cars offered with a traditional torque converter automatic gearbox that’s smoother than the automated-manual type offered on most rivals.

Hyundai i10 2016 facelift

A facelifted i10 was revealed in late 2016. The new version didn’t change much beyond getting a new grille design, redesigned front and rear bumpers, plus updated LED daytime running lights. The interior was also refreshed with a splash of colour trim and a seven-inch infotainment system giving the car a more modern-feeling interior.

What engine should I get?

Two frugal petrol engines are offered – a three-cylinder 1.0-litre that’s ideally suited to town driving or a more powerful four-cylinder 1.2-litre that’s more comfortable at motorway speeds. The 1.0-litre is capable of returning up to 65mpg while the thirstier 1.2-litre engine returns a claimed 45mpg.

Both engines come mated to a five-speed manual as standard, but the 1.2-litre can be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. While the ‘box itself is a little sluggish, it makes the i10 one of the few city cars that comes with a traditional auto compared to the jerky automated manuals used in the VW Up or Citroen C1.

Used Hyundai i10 running costs and insurance

All i10s are generally cheap to tax thanks to their eco-friendly engines. Parts are fairly inexpensive and should cost less than competitors from the VW group. The i10 is one of the easiest cars on the market to insure – all 1.0-litre petrol models fall in insurance group 1, while the more powerful 1.2-litre only top out at insurance groups 4 or 5.

Should I pick used or new Hyundai i10?

Buying a used i10 has its benefits – it’s generally cheaper than buying a new model and, because dealers have stock cars available, you can drive away on the same day. There are benefits to picking a new model, however, such as the fact that new cars tend to be offered with better finance packages and that you can pick your exact colour, trim and spec before buying. For more information, check out our explainer of the pros and cons of new vs used cars.

Can I get a pre-reg used Hyundai i10?

Dealers will have a range of i10s pre-registered and ready-to-go their forecourts. Models that are pre-registered will have first been registered by the dealer to help them meet their targets – they are essentially new cars but you’ll technically be the second owner if you purchase one.

Used Hyundai i10 problems and what to look out for

So far, the i10 has proved to be fairly reliable, with very few problems reported. The most common problems seem to involve headlight adjustment failure, starting issues due to electrical faults or loose floor mats. Luckily the former two problems are covered under the car’s warranty and should easily be repairable.

Used Hyundai i10 warranty and servicing

The i10 comes with a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty that includes roadside assistance and vehicle health checks – a service that inspects and replaces the car’s vital components as needed. This warranty is transferrable between owners so used buyers can benefit too. The i10’s service intervals are every one year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.

What options should I look out for?

The Hyundai only came in a choice of three trim levels so there are only a handful of optional extras available outside of these trims.

• Connectivity Pack – adds Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming, voice recognition, rear speakers and steering wheel controls for the stereo
• Winter Pack – adds heated front seats and a heated steering wheel
• Driver Assist Pack – adds parking sensors and cruise control

Hyundai i10 model history

Used Hyundai i10’s are very popular, so if you are looking for one, try a dealership with ample used vehicles on their floor. You can start here.

Article source: https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/used-hyundai-i10-guide

5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Used Car

The auto industry is changing rapidly and car prices are only going up. So to speak, new cars are getting costlier each year, making them a very high value purchase for the common man. And quite ironically, the average lifespan of a car is going down despite the steady rise in prices, which brings in good news for potential used car buyers! Thanks to manufacturers launching newer versions of their models sooner now as compared to a few years ago, more and more modern cars are now entering the used car market, which makes it easy for you to make a good buy without having to bust your wallet.

A used car in fact makes more sense for first time buyers upgrading from two-wheelers or public transportation, or for that matter, someone looking to buy a second set of wheels in the family. Now here’s five reasons clarifying why buying a used car instead of a new car is more sensible.

Reason 1: Save money and you can even upgrade your segment

All it takes is less than a minute for a new car, straight out from a showroom, to lose 8-10% of its purchase price as it enters used car territory. Going for used purchase means you have to pay a lot less than the original value of the car (depending on year of manufacture and kilometres done) which means you can save some serious money.      

Consider the example of a new Maruti Suzuki Swift Lxi available in New Delhi, costing close to Rs 5, 28,057 on road. Here is the breakup: Ex showroom Rs 4,71,613 + RTO Rs 18,948 + Insurance 17,689 + Other charges Rs. 19,807 = Rs 5,28, 057. Now, considering depreciation, suppose if you go for a 1 year old, same car and model (Swift LXi Delhi) which is roughly driven 12,000 km, it can be yours by paying only Rs 4,15,000/- if you buy from a dealership and Rs 3,85,000/- if buy directly from an individual first owner. You can clearly see the difference that you will be saving when opting for a used car.

Why stop here? In case you have a specific budget in mind, you can even jump a segment and opt for a slightly older car model in the same price-band and get a better car than what you thought of in the first place. Suppose if your budget is around 4 lacs+ and you are considering a year old Maruti Suzuki Swift you can also easily get a 2011 Used Hyundai i20 Asta (top model) between 3.75 – 4.15 lacs with close to 28,000- 35,000 km done which has a lot of features and is a higher segment car.

Reason 2: Tension free drive 24x7

A used car comes with its own perks. The primary benefit has to be the feeling of driving tension-free, without the jitters of getting that first dent or scratch, something only a brand new car is prone to. You can even take it out for longer journeys as soon as you buy the car, since taking a brand new car out for longer trips before the first service or inspection is something buyers avoid.  

Let’s understand this better. First, suppose you just bought a brand new Hyundai i10 and the very second day you are asked to travel to a congested part of the city for work. Considering the potential risk of getting dents or scratches, chances are that you might not even take your new car out and choose public transportation instead. Now, consider the same scenario when you just bought the same used car instead. Now, you won’t really hesitate much in taking your car through those narrow lanes, would you?

Reason 3: No cheating here, now get certified used cars with warranty

As the auto industry has evolved, the way used cars are sold and purchased has evolved as well. Now, you don’t really need to rely on just the verbal assurance of a cunning car salesman, dealer or an individual regarding the used car being perfectly fine. You now have the power of certification at your fingertips!  One can easily go online and check for car certifications such as CarDekho Trustmark certified cars, which are meticulously checked by a certified car engineer to make sure your purchase is hassle free. Not just this, you can also get an additional post purchase warranty to ensure that the used car you just bought runs more like a new one!

Reason 4: Slower depreciation means you lose less money

Every car undergoes depreciation but a used car has an upper hand for the same when compared to a new car. It depreciates at a slower rate when compared to a brand new car. Let’s find out how: Depreciation of a vehicle is at its peak during the first three years of purchase. When you are buying a used car, you will obviously purchase it at a price which has already gone under major depreciation.

Here is how it generally works:

New Maruti Swift LXi	Used Maruti Swift LXi (1 year old)	Depreciation value
Rs. 5,28, 057/- (on road price)	Rs 4,15,000/- (on road price)
Rs 4,15,000 (Depreciation = Rs 1,13,057)	Rs 3,59,000/- (Depreciation = Rs 56,000)	After 1 year
Rs 3,42,000/- (Depreciation = Rs 73,000)	Rs 2,97,000/- (Depreciation = Rs 62,000)	After 3 years

Details mentioned above are tentative figures with average car running taken as 12,000 km per year

The difference between the depreciated amounts listed above of a brand new car over 3 years to a used car shows how less your used purchase will lose money over a brand new one.

Reason 5: Insurance is cheaper

Getting your used car insured will cost you a lot less as compared to a new car. That along with soaring additional taxes and other clauses makes a new car quite expensive. To find out better, consider a breakup below between the ex-showroom price and On The Road (OTR) price of a new car.

Ensure that you find a used car dealer with a good track record and one that offers some sort of value guarantee. If you are living in Johannesburg, try Group 1 Hyundai. Click here

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