The new car replaces the Atos, and is powered by a brand new 1.1 petrol engine with CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. That puts it in the lowest VRT and Road Tax band A. Annual Road Tax for the car will be 100 euros for registrations after July 1. However, anybody buying one now can pay the existing tax for three months and take advantage of the new lowest rate on renewal.
The A segment in which the i10 competes against the likes of Toyota's Aygo and Fiat's Panda.
The company is also taking part in the Allianz/TSB 99 euros insurance premium scheme for the first year.
The i10 is highly specified for its classand includes electric windows, keyless entry, and has an optional automatic transmission.
MD of Hyundai Ireland Sam Synnott said at the launch today that even though the segment is currently tine at around 2,000 units per annum, people are being encouraged towards smaller cars and there's no reason why it couldn't double or more in the near term.
