The steering is firm and responsive, but there aren’t any unpleasant vibrations through the wheel or pedals. The i10 might not match its rivals for road handling, but it is refined with a nice ‘big car’ feel at cruising speeds. The driving position is also spot on, which means you don’t need to make lots of adjustments to get comfy. Few models demonstrate this better than the i10, with high-quality plastics, cloths and trims. The second-generation i10 was launched in 2014 and it was around this time Hyundai started using the word ‘premium’ to describe its car-building ethos. In fact, for £5000, we’d challenge you to find a city car with a better interior. That means there are no exposed metals inside. The Hyundai i10 is one of the most refined city cars in the UK, with its sophisticated handling and plush interior giving it the look and feel of a much larger hatchback. The 1.0-litre is also a willing participant, emitting a rewarding thrum under heavy acceleration. This means it is light for parking and low speed turns, but firm and weighted at cruising speeds. The Aygo performs well on the road, with nicely weighted steering that increases the levels of feedback to match the vehicle's speed. If you plan to utilise all of the seats, it might be better to opt for the five-door version of the Aygo to save people climbing over the seatbacks and leaving muddy footprints everywhere. There is enough space for two adults to travel in comfort up front, while the rear seats will cope with two adults over short journeys or children over longer trips. The Aygo might measure less than 3.5 metres in length, but Toyota has packed an impressive amount of space into its city car. The Aygo does everything you need it to, but does it in a relaxing and laid back manner that’s missing from many of its city car rivals. The Toyota Aygo is a small car that majors on ease of use.