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Mainstreamcity hatchNo longer sold new

Hyundai i10 value and depreciation

Known for first-car staple with cheap parts.

Year-1 depreciation
18%
3-year retention
66%
5-year retention
53%
Tier
Mainstream

Depreciation curve

R0R25R50R75R100Now1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now

We class the Hyundai i10 as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 66% after three years and 53% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

Retention table

AfterRetained
1 year82%
3 years66%
5 years53%
7 years41%
10 years28%

Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

The i10 was Hyundai's city car here from 2008 until around 2017, latterly sold alongside the Grand i10. A 1.1 or 1.25 petrol engine, light controls and cheap parts made it a first-car staple. Clean used examples still sell quickly at bottom-of-market prices.

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Does the Hyundai i10 hold its value?

We class the Hyundai i10 as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 66% after three years and 53% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.