The i20 is a modern, refined vehicle more about utility than entertainment. It’s a genuine all-rounder, content to be driven as a weekday commuter but still with enough cargo space and engine capacity to handle weekend trips to the beach. It performs most functions slightly better than average and tops the package off with great fuel use. There are better handling and riding cars in this class but the i20 can hold its own in terms of everyday operation and ease of use. The hatch is spacious enough to store the weekly groceries or a couple of small suitcases and interior space is on par for this segment. The engine isn’t too peaky, so it doesn’t have to be driven like abuzz-box and visibility is good all round. A five-star rating makes the Hyundai a relatively safe bet. There are six airbags, seatbelt reminder lights for all seats and traction/stability control via four-channel ABS brakes. Dynamically, the i20 doesn’t do too much wrong in the first place, with easily corrected understeer if the car does turn into a corner too quickly.