Verdict
Citadine spacieuse pour sa taille (coffre de 295 litres), notée 5 étoiles à Euro NCAP en 2009. Caradisiac la range parmi les bons choix de seconde voiture ou de première voiture pour jeune permis, malgré des factures d'entretien parfois élevées. Points à vérifier : l'encrassement des soupapes du 1.2 (rappel fin 2010), la butée d'embrayage et la batterie.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €4,990 – €7,744
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.2 85.
1.2 77
Petrol · Manual · 77 hp · Crit'Air 2
Essence 1.2 de 77 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto). Concerné par le rappel pour l'encrassement des soupapes de fin 2010.
1.2 85
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 85 hp · Crit'Air 2
Essence 1.2 de 85 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, apparu avec le restylage de 2012 (Caradisiac, Fiches-auto).
1.4 100
Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 2
Essence 1.4 de 100 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (Fiches-auto).
1.1 CRDi 75
Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.1 trois-cylindres de 75 ch et 180 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (Fiches-auto).
1.4 CRDi 75
Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.4 de 75 ch et 220 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto).
1.4 CRDi 90
Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 1.4 de 90 ch et 220 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (Fiches-auto). CarVerif évoque un bilan mitigé : problèmes électroniques, à-coups et consommation d'huile.
Market prices
€4,990 – €7,744
Indicative range: 2012 à 2013, médianes par année de 10 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices down 12% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €4,990 – €7,744 (2012 to 2013) | €5,740 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,700 – €4,390 (2009 to 2013) | €3,590 | — | 161 |
| Belgium | €3,275 – €4,200 (2009 to 2013) | €3,550 | — | 40 |
| Spain | €6,590 – €6,700 (2012 to 2013) | €6,590 | +15 % | 12 |
| Italy | €2,650 – €4,600 (2009 to 2013) | €3,900 | — | 64 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2014: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Butée d'embrayage
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCaradisiac cite la faiblesse de la butée d'embrayage parmi les incidents mécaniques de la i20. Des propriétaires signalent aussi un embrayage qui broute par temps humide et des soucis de boîte et d'embrayage sur un 1.2 85.
- Versions
- 1.2 77, 1.2 85, 1.4 100, 1.4 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 90
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des conduites de frein
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise recense la corrosion des conduites de frein comme le problème le plus sérieux de la génération PB de la i20, tout en notant que cette génération compte le moins de défauts dangereux. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 77, 1.2 85, 1.4 100, 1.1 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 90
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Batterie à durée de vie courte
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCaradisiac signale des batteries à la durée de vie trop courte sur la i20 de première génération. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 77, 1.2 85, 1.4 100, 1.1 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 90
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Soupapes encrassées du 1.2 : rappel constructeur (1.2 77, 1.2 85)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i20”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 29 August 2022 — La prise 12v peut surchauffer lorsque le compresseur du kit de réparation des pneus est utilisé. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d’incendie. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Hyundai i20 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Sur un 1.2 de 2009-2010, faire vérifier que le rappel pour l'encrassement des soupapes a été effectué.
- Essayer l'embrayage à froid et par temps humide : broutement, point de patinage, bruit de butée.
- Contrôler la batterie et le démarrage à froid.
- Faire inspecter les conduites de frein (corrosion) et le liquide de refroidissement (fuite signalée par un propriétaire).
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien : Caradisiac note des factures d'entretien parfois onéreuses.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel des soupapes du 1.2 a-t-il été réalisé ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- L'embrayage et la batterie ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- L'entretien a-t-il été suivi régulièrement ? Avez-vous les factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €3,990 – €5,289
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Polo
V · 2009–2017
- Price
- €5,250 – €10,040
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Fiesta
VI · 2008–2017
- Price
- €2,990 – €6,690
- Reliability
- 1.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Corsa
D · 2006–2014
- Price
- €2,450 – €4,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Kia Rio
III · 2011–2017
- Price
- €4,300 – €7,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Peugeot 208
I · 2012–2019
- Price
- €3,500 – €6,100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai i20 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Hyundai i20 I est-elle sûre ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué 5 étoiles en 2009 (88 % de protection des adultes, selon OneShift).
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Hyundai i20 I ?
295 litres, selon Caradisiac et Fiches-auto.
La Hyundai i20 I est-elle fiable ?
Caradisiac la range parmi les bons choix malgré quelques couacs (butée d'embrayage, batteries) et des factures d'entretien parfois élevées. Plusieurs propriétaires de Fiches-auto citent toutefois une grande fiabilité du moteur.
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