Hyundai

ix20

Boasting the styling of a supermini, the economy of a city car and the versatility of an MPV it’s clear to see why the Hyundai ix20 is proving so popular. And don’t forget that amazing five year unlimited mileage warranty.

The good

Great looks and handling

The bad

Cabin noise can be a little loud at times

Tech Specs

Price from

£12,515

Combined Fuel up to

64.2mpg

0-62 from

11.4 seconds

max speed up to

114mph

co2 from

115g/km

Test Drive

Hyundai ix20 1.4 CRDi Active

When a manufacturer comes up with all the ingredients that make up a great car then they are guaranteed to have a success story on their hands.

And that’s just the case with the Hyundai ix20, a very stylish and feature-packed supermini that offers great fuel efficiency, versatility, good looks and a performance to match.

And when you consider the asking price of £14,095 then the South Korean manufacturer certainly has the complete all-rounder. And don’t forget that very appealing five year, unlimited mileage warranty that comes with every Hyundai model too.

In addition, the ix20 has lots of the luxurious touches offered by far more expensive models and the vehicle really offers plenty of flexibility to the family who enjoys an active lifestyle. Quality features include a great audio system with six speakers and iPod connectivity, a multi-function steering wheel, a cooling glove box and plenty more.

Its high body styling means all occupants are treated to plenty of headroom and there is ample space for five to travel in comfort.

Those high sides also mean large windows which allows light to flood into the cabin giving the vehicle a very bright and spacious feel.

The driver benefits from excellent all-round visibility thanks to the high seated driving position and all dials, controls and read-outs are perfectly positioned for ease of use.

In and around town, the ix20 cruised effortlessly through the busy traffic and that great all-round visibility proved a real bonus when watching for pedestrians and also parking in tight spaces, where the reversing sensors also came into play.

Then out on the faster, more open roads, the 1.4-litre diesel-driven engine proved plenty powerful enough and the ix20 could easily hold its own with faster moving traffic.

The manual transmission was both smooth and responsive.

Cabin noise was relatively quiet considering the vehicle’s size and road holding was equally impressive for a higher sided model.

The generously-sized boot can easily be enlarged thanks to split-folding rear seats and there are a number of other smaller storage areas around the vehicle, including an underfloor tray.

Hyundai has packed a very comprehensive list of safety specifications into the ix20 including anti-lock brakes, numerous airbags, electronic stability programme, hill start assist and lots more.

All in all, the ix20 seems to have it all and in a day and age when people are watching their pennies, it offers a whole lot of car for not too much cash.