2007 Hyundai i10 Magna from India - Comments

I agree with whatever Hyundai say; nice interiors, good design, everything.

I would like to draw attention to the biggest and most dangerous flaw in the car. Surprised... imagine a car without an impact beam at front. What safety features is the Hyundai is bragging about?

My i10 met with an accident at speed of about not more than 25km/h, hit a tree. Imagine... the engine block is broken. Reason; a basic manufacturing defect.

Now next time you see an i10, open the bonnet and you will be surprised to note that there is not even a single piece of metal till engine the block, it's all fibre and plastic. So if it meets with an accident, the first thing which is going to face the impact is the engine, which is barely few inches ahead of dashboard. How are seat belts and air bags going to protect at such close hit?

I am looking for a genuine buyer once the car comes out of workshop, barely within a month of buying it. Next time if someone suggest you to buy one, imagine the consequence of hitting at 50km/hr, and accidents do happen.

Stylish, good comfort, but unsafe.

I was glad to see a review by a real driver of this car. I live in England and they have just brought out the I10 -- I will inquire at the dealership about the front engine and if there is a bar in place. Thanks for the review.

I am looking at the I10 and similar cars. This review is very helpful in highlighting what could be a significant risk.

Hi folks! It is called a 'crumple zone' and is not unusual. The idea is that everything outside of the passenger safety cell disintegrates readily to dissipate any crash G-forces to prevent this G-force being passed onto the occupant and, say, ripping their vital internal organs off their mounts. A very smashed front end has done what it is designed to do and is correct. You are OK enough to write the report; the car can be replaced!

Check out the full crash test report, photos and videos on www.euroncap.com

The I10 got exactly the same 4 star rating as the 2008 BMW X3 4x4.

May be the last review was by Hyundai themselves. Here is what euroNCAP says

"Protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak owing to the extent to which it was compressed during the test. Structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to the knees and femurs of the front seat passengers."

(http://www.euroncap.com/tests/Hyundai_i10_2008/323.aspx)

'Unsafe' What a ridiculous unscientific comment the i10 and the Kia Picanto (on which it's based) are the equal if not the better of many city cars available in the UK.