Hyundai i20

Peeling paint but a car which runs well – Car runs well, economical with petrol and never had any major issues. Biggest issue is the peeling paint. It is continually coming off the car and it is peeling in more spots in bigger pieces. Show details

Worst company ever – Worst car company ever. Brought my i20 in 2016 brand new, after 2 years the paint began to peel. It now comes off in chunks and I have a considerable amount missing on my drivers door, around the front window, and the back of my car is practically grey all over. When I mentioned it to a dealer when it began I was told it was ‘sun damage’ and it… Read more

was ‘normal,’ I’m too scared to wash the car in case the paint comes off, I can’t sell it to a dealership cos they won’t take any, and to resell costs a fortune. Would not recommend this at all.

Paint PeeL – Car has run well . 2023 Oct paint is peeling around rear window. Thought It was just mine but its thousands of Hyundi cars. bought private. Car garaged. Show details

Better trip car than on old 3 speed auto honda – only 4 speed so plenty of room for improvement there. Bought as a pre registered probablybecause the dealer was finallybeing asked to pay for his stock. It was was 5000 off RRP with on road costs paid. One major defect looses plines on stearing shaft. Made a click sound. Tenacious nominated general mechanic tracked it down. Dealership not much… Read more

help. One other grizzel TPMS not equipped on spare wheel. China part and battery off for a few seconds to reset to 4 wheels again after newly fitted tpms logged on an eventuallt the controler said fault for the fifth wheel TPMS that had gone to sleep in the boot as the the not rotating spare. Hyundai saved one tpms sensor and a reset switch that made the whole system a joke so that the best suggested fix was to remove the warning light or tape over it. Cheap and nasty.

Great Little Car~ – Bought a manual i20 (new) 4 years ago. It's a terrific, zippy little car with excellent fuel economy. Very easy to park. Amazing fuel economy on highway runs! Very reasonable service costs and the 10 year Roadside Assist is a bonus. Such a shame they are no longer being imported into Australia.  Show details

This is the best little car – Love driving this car easy to handle great fuel economy. Only one thing I can fault is it did not come with cruise control. Cannot believe they do not make them any more would trade to next model. There is no noise driving it. Services at Hyundai very reasonable. Courtesy car is a great option when working.  Show details

Very unhappy – I purchased my i20 in 2013 while it’s been a reliable car the paint is bubbling anD peeling off back and front. Interior is cracking around sun visa. The plastic under handle of blood is cracking. Both spare and main keys fell apart. I am a 72 year old woman and am not rough with my car. Very dissapointed I will never buy Hyundai again. I did ring… Read more

regarding paint work and had no satisfaction. Poor customer service. I have only done $70000 ks. The car should still look brand new. Now I have to go to the expense of buying a new car.

2014 Hyundai paint peeling. Great car, lousy paint – I bought a white Hyundai i20 in late 2014. A couple of years ago I handed it over to one of my sons. Because I live a distance away, in another state, and due to the covid lockdowns I have not seen the vehicle in a while. But last Friday, 13/11/2020, I was able to catch up with him and the car. My attention was drawn to the paint around the hatch… Read more

window. The top paint paint layers were lifting, exposing the undercoat. He actually thought that someone had poured brake fluid over it. But on inspection I have ruled that out. As an ex-policofficer of a few decades I have seen quite a few instances of brake fluid vandalism and this was not one. No paint fading and the paint lifting totally off the undercoat as if it had never been adhered to it to begin with.

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Poor paint job – I purchased an I20 for my daughter 2016 by 2018 with 18,000km on the clock the paint was falling off it. Hyundai agreed to repaint the area affected. By 2020and 38000 on the clock the whole car was starting to bubble and paint fall off. It took three months of complaining it was only when I took over it and threatened legal action did Hyundai come… Read more

through with agreeing to repaint it. There service is poor and if you google Hyundai's paint you will see they have a terrible reputation. It is now costing them 7,000 to repair the damage. I have brought three cars of Hynudai and this is the last one great engines nasty company

Good car but paintwork not acceptable – Purchased 2015.motor is very but paint work bad.took back as peeling on 2 panels.after jumping thru hoops and taking back several times for photos Hyandai agreed to have panels fixed even throu out of warranty.when I took back to get paint work fixed repairer noticed more crappy paintwork which Hyandai agreed to fix.no charge. Show details

Most uncomfortable seats of any car I've owned!! – The front seats are uncomfortable due to there being a bar across your lower back of both front seats. Hyundai say they will supply the parts under "Goodwill" but the dealer says I'm to pay for 4 hours labour for the repairs to be done. NEVER will I buy a Hyundai again. Found so called "Customer Care" rude and the polar opposite of the meaning.  Show details

Perfect Single Person Car – Great car. Easy to keep clean I have had this car for under a year and it certianly has given me joy and a ease of use. If your looking for a powerful small car this one certainly isn’t the one for you. Strongly recommend this vehicle for a P player.  Show details

hyundai i20 – we have just bought a second hand hyundai i20 from hyundai just 11000 klm on it drives like new still under new car warranty we now have two i20 best little car on the road has a very good trouble free gearbox / auto / we love our little car cheap to run purched from sinclair hyundai penrith they reality look after there customers  Show details ·  1

Good car; disappointing paintwork – This is my 4th Hyundai and I have been happy with it generally in the sense that it is economical with fuel and has never broken down. However the quality of the paintwork is extremely disappointing. The car is not even 5 years old yet and the paint has come off on both the front and back bumpers. The paint has just worn off in parts and you can… Read more

see the black plastic underneath. I've put a pic of the front as my profile picture so you can see (and it's worse at the back). This is not from heavy washing or scrubbing (it is only ever hand washed with a soft cloth). I assumed that this would be covered by the 5 yr warranty, but turns out that the paint warranty only lasts 3 years. It's disappointing as it's clearly not normal wear. Their standards have clearly dropped since the last Hyundais I bought. I have taken it back to the place of purchase and they are seeking a response about whether Hyundai will repair the damage for me. I'll update when I receive a response.

Perfect City Car – Perfect for someone to roam around in the city. Great average with ample space for a family of 4. Got it serviced recently, service charges not that high as well. Bought mine from Hyundai Werribee. They explained all the features and also offered a pretty good discount for the services. Best city car  Show details

Such A Great Little Vehicle And So Inexpensive To Run And Also Extremely Comfortable And Runs Extrem – Such a great little vehicle, very easy to drive,extremely comfortable , plenty of room front and back,dashboard is easy to read . The running costs and maintenance of the vehicle are very reasonable. I purchased it secondhand but it still looks and feels like brand new.Would never consider purchasing anything else but hyundai !  Show details

Perfect car for the fuel saver – Handles well and is reliable. The clutch is amazing and so smooth. Bluetooth calls are awesome. I love bluetooth music. Makes things extra convenient. the turning circle isn't amazing. but I save so much on petrol. I find i only need to fill up every 3 weeks. Which is really good for saving.  Show details

Zippy little car – Excellent fuel economy. Wish it would download my phone book. Otherwise Bluetooth connectivity is great. After market cruise control not ideal as it revvs the engine too hard. I have found that the auto trans slips a little. Tidy little cheap runner with good ac and heating. Steering wheel controls would have been good Also miss my tinted windows as the heat coming in is harsh and my viser is not adequate to block the sun  Show details

Great first car! – Great first car, new or used! I bought mine new (it was a barely used display car) in 2015 - super reliable! If you want a cheap car that's reliable, this is it. By 45000km, only had to replace tires and brake pads. Handles well, brakes definitely work (had a couple of near misses, which this car handled with ease). Struggles a bit with 5… Read more

grown adults in the car, but otherwise would recommend as a first car or a stand-by 2nd car.

Typical 30 minute work commute and short errands means the petrol tank lasts about a week - usually about 40 dollars to fill a full tank.

Hatch back definitely holds all the groceries.

I've taken it country as well and it's great - but definitely not a car for pot-holes.

Great small car – Brought our car new in 2014,hasnt missed a beat . But like any car you need to change the front brake pads around the 30k mark on the autos. All the pads and rotors are available locally from Bendix etc and will save a fortune compared to original. The motor is a 1.4lt and is great for a city runaround, the people who want to haul around 4 people… Read more

on a regular basis might want to look for a bigger car like the i30. Cheap and cheerful, great on fuel,easy to park.Capped price servicing ,and got an 8 year extended warranty thrown in.A no brainer.

Good city car – Very smooth car to drive around in. The steering wheel is easy to turn and the car is light, making it easy to drive in suburban areas. It has heaps of wonderful features- my favourite is the car automatically locks the doors once you start driving. Another feature is if you unlock the car but do not open the doors within a certain timeframe, the… Read more

car will automatically lock itself. I've had this car for almost a year now (second-hand) and have not had any major problems with it mechanically.

The downfall is the car is not very powerful and really struggles uphill or with extra weight inside the car. Sometimes the stereo requires a code (some anti theft thing), although I doubt a code will deter thieves from stealing... The car is small and there is not much legroom for the back seats.

This is best suited for a single person and would make a wonderful first car.

What a prefect car – First of all thank you to Hyundai company to product this car !! I really likes it. It is so smooth to drive. The great part of this car is less fuel consumption. The interior is also so good. It is my first car and i m sure to bye one more product from Hyundai company very soon for my family.  Show details

No customer service – The i20 has done only 30,000 klms but is out of warranty. Now the complete rack and pinion steering needs to be replaced due to a fault. We have tried 3 different steering mechanics who all tell us only Hyundai can do it at a great cost. Hyundai serviced the vehicle only 300 klms ago and there is no mention of any steering issue then. Now they… Read more

just shrug their shoulders and say it's our problem as it is out of warranty. Don't we service our cars to pick up potential problems early???

Also the paint has faded on the front bumper and mirrors and is almost non existent now. On other parts of the car the green color has completely changed. Cheap cheap cheap!!! Stay away from Hyundai. There is no customer service and they are just throw away cars.

Great first car – My daughter has recently got her license and we wanted a car that ticked all the boxes and thic car does this 5 star ancap rating Great fuel economy Easy to drive With Hyundai proven reliability it was hard to go past. We have a i30sr and a i40 Crdi already which we love driving and the i20 is no different The car is still under manufacturing… Read more

warranty and we have been to Hyundai for some cosmetic issues like chrome door handles peeling and Hyundai replaced for free.

Very good car and very easy to drive – When we moved here in Perth from sydney this car i20 is one of the most amazing car I've ever since. Its so easy to drive and very affordable the performance is simply the best as this car never gave us any troubles. Its so lovely and highly recommended to our friends  Show details

Good small car – I Bought car march 2012, since then I have done 98k kms, brakes were very dusty and needed replace rotors at same time around 35k kms could not be machined so hyundai puts cheap rotors to start. Car performace is ok for running around alone or 2 people, but put 4 extra people on it and go up hill car gets very lazy and needs to be floored. … Read more

Got a failed shock absorber in rear at 98k kms which damaged tyres, bad thing dealer service not said anything about leaky shock doubt a full sudden failure, independant repair plus 2 tyres $600.

I get around 600kms with 40 liters petrol mixed driving.

Great first car – I purchased the i20 brand new as my first car, and so far have had no issues. It is fairly good on fuel, although does use more due to only having 4 speeds (should be a 5th minimum like most cars). Goes okay on the open roads although severely lacks power which can be frustrating when going up hills in peak hour when there are cars behind you that… Read more

are fast approaching. I own the auto and it doesn't like being moved up into a higher gear when approaching said hills, that's for sure. It lacks basic necessities that most cars these days have, such as steering wheel buttons and a touch screen, but the basic bluetooth audio system works great and always connects to your phone easily and with no hassles. Bass is actually really quite good, which both surprised and impressed me.

Good for Money – The reliability is excellent and is very economical on petrol. The interior is cheap looking and carpet is really thin. Leg room at the back is so small an average foot can't lay flat on the ground. Noisy on the motorway but quiet on new roads. Handling and steering is really good. The i20 of mine has never broken down. The i20 is great value for money  Show details

Courtesy car – Been given this car for a week or two while my mazda 6 is fixed from minor accident. The car is growing on me a little, in a strange 'why should i be fussed driving anything better kinda way" The worst thing is the stereo currently requires some kind of code to operate, seems such a useless thing, it's not 1995, who is going to steal a radio… Read more

unit especially when everyone walks around with $800 phones in their pocket.

On the highway it seems to purr along quite nicely and I don't feel any bumps.

The trip computer can be hard to see during daylight, and the automatic doesn't know what to do if you try for some power. It's best to just cruise along and slowly squeeze the accelerator as the car powers up.

Visibility is a breeze for parking and for the money and basic commuting it's probably a top choice.

Looses power!! – Brought 2015 i20 in June had done just over 20000km. Lost power and bunny jumped on way home!! Thought using higher grade fuel and long run may fix it. Went on trip, passing a truck and just lost power, we were so incredibly lucky no one was behind us and I could pull in behind the truck..... did not pass another vehicle. Did it again turning into… Read more

main street, Rang dealership, and took it into local Hyundai, they could not find anything wrong with it but tweeked the computer? it was good for about 4 weeks and has started doing it again.. not happy and ringing dealership tomorrow. We were so, so lucky we have not been killed or injured so far.

I love everything else about this car, but needs replacing or fixing if that's possible, before the warranty runs out.

I have taken my Hyundai i20 2015 back to Hyundai to find out why it loses power intermittently. They have been very good and believe they have found the problem. They kept my car for four days and gave me a loan car. They have approval from hyundai to fix the problem and It is booked in for Tuesday for a few days, Hopefully this will fix the problem.

Nearly been killed on two occasions – Was great for 2 years and around 20000 klms. This year on a number of occasions it has lost power and failed to accelerate in highway traffic. I have had to bunny hop off the highway to a safe position. Then been towed. Hyundai says they can't find anything wrong but it's going back today as I cannot drive it. Am frightened of causing a terrible… Read more

accident. It has conked out in the middle of busy intersections, highway exits to name a few. Very much over it as it happens with absolutely no warning.

Replace your brakes at 45000km – I loved this car up until it's 45000km service, it had really served me well, was great on fuel, and I had treated it well; but then came the 45000km service! I came in to pick the car up and was told that the front pads and the rotors need replacing! I had to ask them a couple of times if they were sure, unfortunately, they believed there were! … Read more

I was quite taken aback and got hold of the head office who said it was common (only with the i20, the rest of their range are all good apparently!) and that the pads were softer than normal to offer "phenomenal braking". I can understand (only just) a car's pads needing replacing at this stage, but its rotors!!

To me if a car's rotors can't make it past 45000km there is something wrong. And if Hyundai's head office shrugs it's shoulders and says thats just the way it is, I will take my business elsewhere.