21.07.2023 Press information

New Hyundai i10

  • New i10 features a refreshing design that illustrates its agile and active nature.
  • The model’s bold and unique design and new colour combinations will attract new customers.
  • The dynamic N Line variant was updated to be more fun to drive.
  • This upgraded addition to Hyundai’s i-range boasts a range of smart technologies, such as class-leading safety and connectivity features, which are more commonly found in higher segments.
  • It is a full-featured A-segment car that is built in Europe for European customers and embodies Hyundai’s approach to making mobility affordable.
  • i10 will continue to offer reliability and practicality with comfort and convenience features.

Press material

At a glance: i10 may seem like a small car, but it makes a big statement

Design

  • i10 boasts a sporty stance thanks to its low roof and long wheelbase, giving off a bold feeling.
  • New i10’s dynamic and sleek exterior design offers a contrast between its soft surfaces and sharp lines.
  • The new ‘Hyundai’ logo has a flat design in a brushed aluminium finish.
  • The glossy black blade in the Halogen Projection headlights adds depth and complexity to the front view.
  • Its sporty wide front grille integrates front LED Day Running Lights (DRL) that feature a new ‘honeycomb’ mesh design.
  • The rear LED combination lights display an ‘H’ with the horizontal tailgate line.
  • The model is outfitted with blue mood lamps below the dashboard.

Roominess and convenience

  • With a volume of 252 / 1,050 litres, i10’s versatile luggage space is among the best in the segment.
  • i10 can seat up to five passengers and has ample storage space for all your personal items and devices.
  • The model is now outfitted with power folding mirrors, progressive in the A-segment.
  • The rear-view camera is designed to assist drivers while parking.

Connectivity

  • New i10 has been fitted with new technology: standard 4.2-inch LCD cluster, USB type-C in the front and rear, second-generation eCall based on the 4G network, and Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates.
  • i10 offers class-leading connectivity, with a range of advanced technology functions integrated into the 8-inch colour touchscreen, which is the largest in the A-segment.
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto guarantee wireless, seamless integration with smartphone devices. Wireless charging is also available.
  • By offering the latest to Bluelink® telematics, i10 is a pioneer in its class.

Safety

  • New i10 is equipped with even more Hyundai Smart Sense active safety features.
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) for ‘City’, ‘Interurban’, ‘Pedestrian’, and ‘Cyclist’ helps detect and avoid potential accidents with obstacles ahead.
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA) uses steering control to help the car stay in the current lane of travel.
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) reminds the driver with a message in the cluster if the rear door had been opened during the journey.

Driving performance

  • i10 is available with two engines: a 1.0-litre MPi 3-cylinder with 67 PS and 96.1 Nm torque, as well as a 1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder with 84 PS and 117.6 Nm torque.
  • Both engines are available with two transmission choices: a five-gear manual transmission and a five-gear automated manual transmission (AMT).

i10 N Line

  • i10 N Line offers a dynamic trim, bespoke bumpers, inserts, and red interior touches.
  • It also features an exclusive 1.0-litre Turbo GDi engine with 100 PS and 172 Nm torque
  • The model comes with new 16-inch alloy wheels as standard.

Since its introduction in 2008, i10 has been a success story for Hyundai in Europe. The model is designed, developed and made in Europe. Its exterior body reflects its young spirit while ensuring uncompromised accessibility and comfort to support its diverse users in their everyday activities. With the most comprehensive safety and connectivity offered in its class, i10 provides the complete package.

Hyundai’s dedication to our customers in Europe can be seen in the recent update to i10. Maintaining the reliability and practicality that it is known for, we have packed the model with an even wider array of comfort and convenience features. With i10, we not only want to appeal to our pragmatic customers but attract a youthful and contemporary audience as well. We are doing this through i10’s refreshed design, expanded colour palette, enhancements to the N Line variant, and integrated technologies that are more common in higher segments.

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann Vice President Marketing & Product & PR at Hyundai Motor Europe

A bold and unique design

i10 features a young and dynamic design that offers a contrast between its soft surfaces and sharp lines. Its visual stance is bolder by its lowered roof and long wheelbase, while the wide front grille expresses its sporty character and incorporates front LED Day Running Lights (DRL). An ‘H’ with the horizontal tailgate line is integrated into the rear LED combination lights. The model features newly-designed 15-inch alloy wheels.

The design of the interior offers a youthful impression without compromising usability. Below the dashboard, blue mood lamps provide extra illumination.

More comfort and convenience

The long wheelbase enhances the roominess for the passengers, and its versatile 252-litre boot capacity is among the best in the segment. Meanwhile, the rear-view camera assists drivers while parking. Additionally, power-folding mirrors, which are progressive in the A-segment, have been added.

Connectivity features, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, make i10 a leader in its class. These are integrated into an 8-inch colour touchscreen, the largest in the segment, and wireless charging is also available. Meanwhile, the latest update to Bluelink® telematics provides significant benefits to drivers regarding safety and security, control and connectivity via an app.

A comprehensive safety package

New i10 is equipped with the latest Hyundai Smart Sense active safety and driving assistance features – the most comprehensive safety package in its class. This includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) for ‘City’, ‘Interurban’, ‘Pedestrian’, and ‘Cyclist’, Lane Following Assist (LFA), and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).

Fun driving performance and an N Line version

i10 is available with two gasoline engines: a 1.0-litre MPi 3-cylinder and a 1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder. Both engines are available with five-gear manual transmission or five-gear automated manual transmission.

Hyundai has also updated i10 N Line, which features an exclusive 1.0-litre Turbo GDi engine with a five-gear manual transmission for increased driving performance, as well as a range of design enhancements.

A bold and unique design

With a contrast between its soft surfaces and sharp lines, i10 has a young, dynamic, and unique design that stands out in the A-segment. 

Exterior Design

The new i10’s unique exterior design offers a contrast between its soft surfaces and sharp lines. i10 has a bold stance and a clean, sporty body which has been shaped to provide maximum inner space. These enhancements are complemented by 14-inch steel wheels and 16-inch alloy wheels – both carried over from the latest update, as well as newly-designed 15-inch alloy wheels, resulting in an energetic and agile look.

i10 has a young and dynamic design that stands out in the A-segment. The model boasts the new ‘Hyundai’ logo, which has a flat design in a brushed aluminium finish. Its wide front grille expresses a sporty character and incorporates the front LED Day Running Lights (DRL) showing a new honeycomb mesh design. The LED combination lights in the rear feature an ‘H’ with the horizontal tailgate line. Adding depth and complexity to the front view is the glossy black blade in the Halogen Projection headlights. At the rear, two horizontal crease lines break up the soft surfaces of the boot and run into the taillight graphics.

The side view of i10 is characterised by the clean, smoothly muscled main body, which has been shaped to provide maximum inner space. Unique triangular volumes visually emphasise the width of the car and highlight the position of the wheels at the four corners. The X-shaped C-Pillar, visible from far away, clearly identifies the car and draws the eye to the pillar-mounted i10 logo.

In addition to the nine exterior base colours, customers’ customisation options are further increased by the option of a two-tone roof in black – which brings out i10’s playful side. There will be a total of four new exterior colours: two available at launch – Lumen Grey and Meta Blue – and two available later: Vibrant Blue Pearl and Lucid Lime Metallic.

Exterior colours:

  • [New] Lumen Grey
  • [New] Meta Blue Pearl
  • Atlas White
  • Phantom Black Pearl
  • Aurora Grey Pearl
  • Dragon Red Pearl
  • Mangrove Green Pearl
  • [New] Vibrant Blue Pearl
  • [New] Lucid Lime Metallic

Interior Design

The design of the interior offers a youthful impression without compromising usability. One of the most important elements is the extra width created by the air vents protruding into the door trim to support the horizontality of the architecture.

The large décor panel on the dashboard shows the “honeycomb” 3D pattern that is carried as well into the door panels. This brings visual value to the whole interior.

The much-appreciated larger segment character of i10 continues with the youthful style and practical solutions of the interior – never compromising on comfort for drivers or passengers. The door trim is designed to visually extend the dashboard, while also guiding the eye towards the large storage compartments in the door. In addition to the glovebox storage, the designers of i10 integrated an extra open storage compartment above the glovebox on the passenger side.

i10 is outfitted with blue colour mood lamps below the dashboard.

A new colour package, the Purple Package, brings a sense of playfulness to the sportiness of the car’s exterior design. It offers tartan fabric seats with vertical purple lines, as well as purple touches in the stitching and air vents. Grey touchpoints with a purple sheen, as seen in the crash pad and lower central console, add extra style.

The interior is available in three colours.

Interior colours:

  • Obsidian Black
  • Shale Grey
  • Purple

i10 N Line

Hyundai is also continuing i10 N Line, the fourth Hyundai model to be equipped with its dynamic trim level. i10 N Line combines the design of i10 with the sportiness and attitude of N Line. It follows on from the successful N Line launch in 2018 with i30, then i30 Fastback, and Tucson and precedes i20 and Kona. Hyundai’s latest i10 N Line is complemented by an exclusive 1.0 T-GDi engine for increased driving performance.

Sportier design

Like i10, i10 N Line’s dynamic and sleek design offers a contrast between its soft surfaces and sharp lines. Its exterior design enhancements include bespoke bumpers, inserts, and red touches, giving it a dynamic look that is inspired by Hyundai’s engagement in motorsport.

The new, exclusive 16-inch alloy wheels and the front LED Day Running Lights (DRL) illustrate the distinctive design of i10 N Line and emphasise the car’s sporty attitude.

i10 N Line’s other exclusive design features include the N Line emblem, i10 sign in red font, as well as a skid plate and diffuser. Customers can also choose from a total of six exterior colours at launch – eight during the year – which can be combined with a two-tone roof.

Interior details inspired by motorsport

The interior design gives a nod to race car interiors. It achieves this thanks to the N-branded steering wheel and gear shift lever, as well as red air vent rings and metal pedals.

Meanwhile, the sporty seats, with backs featuring triple red line fabric, offer more support for performance-oriented driving precision. Like the standard i10, it offers a youthful style and practical solutions without compromising comfort.

An exclusive 1.0 Turbo GDi engine for fun driving performance

i10 N Line offers an exclusive 1.0-litre Turbo GDi 3-cylinder engine with 100 PS and 172 Nm of torque. This is in addition to the 1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder with 84 PS and 117.6 Nm torque. Both engines are available with a five-gear manual transmission.

Roominess and convenience

New i10 offers a wealth of convenience features for customers. The long wheelbase enhances the interior roominess for passengers.

i10’s lowered beltline at the front and rear of the vehicle provides drivers with a better view of the road on both sides, as well as a sleeker design. In combination with less C-pillar obscuration, drivers have better visibility when performing manoeuvres.

With a boot capacity of 252 litres with the seats up and 1,050 litres with the seats folded, its versatile luggage space is among the best in the segment. The lift-in height makes it easier for drivers to load luggage into the trunk. The two-stage luggage board and one-hand rear seat folding are additional features that contribute to the model’s convenience.

Progressive in the A-segment, i10 is now outfitted with power folding mirrors. The model is also available with a rear-view camera and parking sensors, which are designed to assist drivers while parking. When reverse is selected, drivers can see where they are going on the centre screen on the dashboard.

Class-leading connectivity

i10 features a range of new connectivity features, making it a leader in its class. This includes the biggest screen in the segment, the most advanced smartphone connectivity, and wireless charging.

Democratising technology

i10’s advanced technology functions are integrated into the 8-inch colour touchscreen, which is one of the largest in the A-segment. Bluelink® offers drivers many benefits, displaying real-time data, such as weather and traffic information, parking updates, local fuel and charging station information, and points of interest (POI). Apple CarPlay and Android Auto guarantee wireless, seamless integration, safe operation and mirrored functionality of mobile devices that are based on the iOS or Android operating systems. Wireless charging means that there is no need to use a cable to charge a smartphone.

Available connectivity equipment: 

  • [New] Standard 4.2-inch LCD cluster
  • [New] USB type-C in the front and rear
  • [New] Second-generation eCall based on 4G network
  • [New] Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates
  • 8-inch Display Audio screen
  • Navigation
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluelink® telematics
  • Wireless charger

Bluelink® telematics

Hyundai offers a range of connected car services through its dynamic full-featured Bluelink® technology, which provides significant customer benefits regarding safety and security, control, and connectivity. Bluelink® uses telematics to transfer real-time data, such as weather and traffic information, as well as real-time parking updates and local fuel and charging station information including prices.

With connectivity playing an essential part in modern mobility, Bluelink® provides significant benefits to drivers through an embedded modem and via a companion app. It allows users to search for points of interest (POI) and send the search results directly to the car’s satellite navigation, which means it is set up even before they get into the car.

Customers who choose navigation receive a subscription to Hyundai LIVE Services, which offers real-time traffic, as well as the position of speed cameras in countries where this is permitted by law.

Bluelink and LIVE Services features:

  • OTA for Map and Infotainment
  • Bluelink app including remote services: drivers can lock/unlock their car and view vehicle status
  • Connected routing including live traffic information
  • LIVE Services: fuel stations/parking spaces (with prices), weather, speed cameras; Sports information
  • Find My Car: drivers can locate their vehicle easily in an unfamiliar setting
  • Send to car (POI): search for local POIs and send results to the car’s satellite navigation
  • Online Voice recognition: Cloud-based voice recognition system including natural language understanding
  • Security: Vehicle alarm notification

A comprehensive safety package

New i10 is equipped with the latest Hyundai Smart Sense safety features. With a wide array of active safety and driving assistance features, i10 has the most comprehensive safety package in its class and complies with the strictest European safety standards.

Class-leading safety features

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) utilises a multi-function camera to detect not just cars, but also pedestrians and cyclists in front of the vehicle. Meanwhile, High Beam Assist (HBA) is designed to automatically switch between high and low beam and provides optimal illumination of the road ahead by detecting lights from oncoming and preceding vehicles at night.

Other safety features available in i10 include Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).

Standard safety and driving assist features:

  • [New] Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) City / Interurban / Pedestrian / Cyclist: Using the multi-function camera, FCA helps prevent accidents with other vehicles in urban areas by detecting a vehicle which is stopped or slowing down in your path and automatically braking when necessary. Meanwhile, the multi-function camera detects pedestrians and cyclists in the car’s path, activates a warning, and – if necessary – automatic braking
  • [New] Lane Following Assist (LFA) uses steering control to help the car stay in the current lane of travel
  • [New] Rear Occupant Alert (ROA): reminds the driver with a message in the cluster if the rear door had been opened during the journey
  • High Beam Assist (HBA): HBA provides optimal illumination of the road ahead to detect lights emanating from oncoming and preceding vehicles at night, letting the driver focus on their driving
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA): ISLA recognises traffic signs and provides a visual and audible warning if the car exceeds the speed limit. When Smart Cruise Control (SCC) or Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) is on, ISLA offers the possibility to easily adapt your speed to the speed limit
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW): DAW monitors driving patterns to detect if the driver is distracted or drowsy. Once detected, it alerts the driver with a sound cue coupled with a warning message on the instrument panel

i10 is also equipped with the second-generation eCall service – which in addition to the manual eCall button automatically contacts emergency services in the case of a more serious road incident resulting in the airbag sensors being triggered.

Fun driving and efficient powertrains

i10 offers a choice of three engines with two transmission choices for fun driving. In addition, features such as Idle Stop and Go and the ECO Pack option illustrate its environmentally-conscious credentials.

Engine line-up

i10 is available with three engines. The 1.0-litre MPi 3-cylinder engine offers 67 PS and 96.1 Nm of torque, as well as a maximum speed of 156 km/h. The 1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder engine arrives with 84 PS and 117.6 Nm of torque and boasts a top speed of 171 km/h. The 1.0-litre Turbo T-GDi 3-cylinder engine, which comes standard in the N Line variant, delivers 100 PS and 172 Nm of torque and can reach a top speed of 185 km/h.

The 1.0 MPi and 1.2 MPi engines are available with two transmission choices, which consist of a five-gear manual transmission and a five-gear automated manual transmission (AMT). The 1.0 T-GDi engine exclusively comes with the five-gear manual transmission. Compared to a traditional automatic transmission, the AMT increases efficiency thanks to its lighter weight and reduced friction.

Available engines:

1.0-litre MPi 3-cylinder

  • Power (PS): 67
  • Torque (Nm): 96.1
  • Transmission: 5MT / 5AMT
  • Maximum Speed (km/h): 156

1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder

  • Power (PS): 84
  • Torque (Nm): 117.6
  • Transmission: 5MT / 5AMT
  • Maximum Speed (km/h): 171

1.0 T-GDi 3-cylinder

  • Power (PS): 100
  • Torque (Nm): 172
  • Transmission: 5MT
  • Maximum Speed (km/h): 185

Full details can be found in the technical specifications document.

More efficiency and driving dynamics

The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) is a standard feature for all powertrains, which contributes to lower fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions and higher efficiency. The fuel savings of using the ISG are especially apparent when driving in urban areas, as the ISG automatically switches off the engine when the car comes to a halt.

i10 is also available with an ECO Pack, which includes an adjusted gear ratio, four seats and 14-inch wheels for optimised efficiency.

Disclaimer: CO2 and emissions data

  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 (4 seater eco) with 5MT in l/100 km: 5.4 - 4.8; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 122 - 110 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 (4 seater) with 5MT in l/100 km: 5.5 - 4.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 125 - 111 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 (4 seater) with 5AMT in l/100 km: 5.5 - 4.9; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 125 - 111 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 (5 seater) with 5MT in l/100 km: 5.5 - 5.0; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 126 - 114 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 (5 seater) with 5AMT in l/100 km: 5.9 - 5.2; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 134 - 119 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.2 (4 seater) with 5MT in l/100 km: 5.8 - 5.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 132 - 117 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.2 (4 seater) with 5AMT in l/100 km: 6.1 - 5.4; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 138 - 122 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.2 (5 seater) with 5MT in l/100 km: 5.8 - 5.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 132 - 117 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.2 (5 seater) with 5AMT in l/100 km: 6.1 - 5.4; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 138 - 122 (WLTP)
  • Fuel consumption combined for the Hyundai i10 1.0 T-GDI in l/100 km: 5.405; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 123.0 (WLTP)

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