New Hyundai i20 vs Rivals

Hyundai has high hopes for the i20 – and we can see why! The newcomer is far closer to European class leaders than any of the firm’s previous superminis. The styling is smart and quality is much improved over the Getz.

It’s powered by a modern engine, which provides decent performance and low emissions, is competitively priced and well equipped. Hyundai’s five-year warranty adds the finishing touch to a fine supermini package.

The Skoda Fabia offers a bigger interior and more robust cabin materials than the Hyundai, but the i20 has better body control and a more efficient engine. Add this to the newcomer’s excellent value, and the Fabia finishes third here.

However, despite its higher price, picking the Fiesta as the winner was easy. Such is the depth of its abilities and appeal that it easily justifies its price premium over its rivals in this test.

Great to drive, refined and well built, the Fiesta is the undisputed supermini benchmark. It’s just as desirable with the entry-level petrol engine as it is in flagship guise. As we have said before, this is a car that makes you feel good every time you drive it.