Hyundai i10 Named 'Best City Car' in Fleet World Honours

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - April 21, 2016) -

• Hyundai i10 recognised as fleet sector's 'Best City Car' for second consecutive year
• i10 enhances its position as the brand's most-awarded car with top business recognition
• City car's equipment, practicality, refinement and fuel efficiency continues to impress Fleet World judges

The Hyundai i10 has won 'Best City Car' at the 2016 Fleet World Honours for the second consecutive year.

Praised for its practicality, generous equipment and competitive running costs, the Hyundai i10 small car reigned supreme in one of the most competitive categories. Hyundai's strong fleet proposition is founded on low BIK banding and competitive P11D levels, areas in which the i10 excels boasting 16% BIK for its SE Blue 1.0 model.

Guy Pigounakis, Fleet Director, Hyundai Motor UK, said, "We are immensely proud that the Hyundai i10 continues to impress the fleet industry judges winning the city car category for the second time. Our designers and engineers created a stylish, comfortable and economical city car, which uniquely combines the agility of a small car with the features from the segment above. Reinforced by our 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, the i10 is a car that continues to prove a hit with our fleet and retail customers alike."

Alex Grant, Deputy Editor, Fleet World Group said, "The city car segment is one of the most challenging, but the i10 exceeds expectations. It's chic and fun to drive, yet also well-equipped, practical and offers class-leading refinement. Operators benefit too, with a long warranty, competitive pricing and efficient engines returning up to 65.7mpg. In a tough part of the market, it remains the car to beat."

Judged entirely by the Fleet World Group editors, the Fleet World Honours are highly regarded by the business community. Fleet managers and user choosers look to the Honours listings to discover the cars that offer the value, comfort and refinement expected by business drivers.

The stylish Hyundai i10 is available in seven trim levels with a choice of 1.0 or 1.2 petrol engines. The highly efficient 1.0 Blue model boasts combined fuel economy of 65.7mpg and just 98g/km CO₂ emissions. Cruise control is fitted as standard on SE models and above, while range-topping models feature Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, plus steering wheel audio and phone controls.

About Hyundai Motor

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centres worldwide and in 2015 sold 4.96 million vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localised models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world's first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell and IONIQ, the world's first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type.

About Hyundai Motor UK

Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982. In 2005, Hyundai opened its own UK subsidiary, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, based in High Wycombe. Since 2008, the company has risen from 21st to one of the top 10 car manufacturers in the UK and last year sold a record 88,257 vehicles. Hyundai Motor UK employs more than 3,000 people through its UK operations and dealer network. Hyundai offers a full range of vehicles from the award-winning New Generation i10 city car through to the capable Santa Fe SUV and iLoad LCV. All passenger cars come with Hyundai's industry-leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package. Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk.

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