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It makes you wonder why you ever need to pay more for a new car,\u201d he said.It’s not the first time a Hyundai has picked up such an award from the CarBuyer team, with the i30 picking up the title in the 2012 list.Tony Whitehorn, president and chief executive of Hyundai Motor UK, said the company is “tremendously proud” of the i10’s achievements, also adding that it is a “true testament” to the progress the company has made in recent years.The i10 has also recently claimed an award from the writers at Top Gear magazine, with the car being named as Bargain of the Year by the popular publication.According to the manufacturer, the latest edition of the i10 delivers high levels of comfort and safety to customers, with features that many will find in cars of a higher value or specification.This is achieved through the installation of technology such as automatic climate control and a heated leather steering wheel. Cruise control can also be found in the car, while a speed limiter helps drivers to stay safe on the roads.Protection is also increased through the use of standard-fitment stability control, while it comes equipped with a total of six airbags.Senior vice president for Hyundai Motor Europe Allan Rushforth said the new i10 is a significant step forward for the brand.“Every aspect of the car has been designed and rigorously developed to meet the demands and needs of European consumers. \u00a0New Generation i10 fully embodies Hyundai\u2019s \u2018true value\u2019 proposition, bringing higher levels of features and functionality than many buyers would expect to find in a vehicle of this segment,\u201d he added."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Sports Performance Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hyundai i10 named CarBuyer Car of the Year","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/hyundai-i10-named-carbuyer-car-of-the-year\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]