2021 Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai’s Grand i10 has carved out its niche in the cash-strapped B-segment, targeting first-time buyers and city dwellers who need a wallet-friendly runabout. You’ll spot it jostling for space with the Swift, Polo Vivo, and Starlet — all solid, all fighting for your attention if you’re watching every rand. No hybrids or diesels here, just 1.0- and 1.2-litre petrols, with a choice between manual and a semi-auto gearbox. On paper at least, the current used market tells its own story: 24 cars listed, all pre-owned, stretching from R154,950 to R279,950, with the sweet spot hovering near R234,875. That’s not dealership-fresh metal; most are lightly kitted or have seen a few Jozi or Durban commutes. The real breadwinner is the 1.0 Premium manual, making up half the market, priced between R214,950 and R249,900. Mileage averages a low 26,751 km, which hints at ex-fleet or short-term finance stock — so you’re not inheriting someone’s decade-old headaches. If you want the 1.2 Premium with the auto, expect to fork out R279,950, and suddenly you’re rubbing up against newer, arguably better options. What keeps buyers coming back? Space that punches above the footprint and costs that stay low after the honeymoon period. Parts are cheap, fixes don’t break the bank, and there’s no new stock to muddy the waters — and that’s the point. Right now, the buyer has the upper hand, and in this segment, that actually matters.