Question about first car

smk321

So I'm 27 and looking my first car now and after taking a look round the hyundai i10 looks like a good fit. Although you guys recommend the yaris I'd prefer the boot space.

It may sound like a stupid question but one criticism always leveled is it's not up to motorway driving, having just passed the test 2 years ago and not done any motorway driving yet what does that mean exactly?
Does it just mean you will sit in the left lane being passed by every car (which is fine) or is it actually difficult, cause otherwise this car sounds like a good fit.

bazz26

Small city cars like the i10 are designed for just that, city driving. You can drive them on motorways alright but because of their small size, light weight and small engines they tend to get shaky in a strong crosswind, the small engine needs to be revved higher to keep up at motorway speed meaning it becomes noisy and fuel economy suffers. A small car is also not built for long journeys or commutes so comfort suffers. Get out of one after a long journey and you will feel it through your back and legs.

Cheensbo

Small cars aren't perfect for motorways - but drive down any motorway and you will see plenty of small & tiny cars. They're less comfortable and refined than larger cars at motorway speeds but when you know no better - you know no better.

I10 will be fine on the motorway, it is no way unsafe or anything else, it'll be totally fine.

smk321

Ok so it'll just be tiring that's ok. Good experience I guess. Thanks.

bazz26

They are also light on the road and fuel economy takes a dive on motorway driving. Grand for occasional motorway trips but if you intend to buy one for commuting then I suggest you look at something a bit bigger like the i30.

smk321

Na only occasionally for motorway use for visiting the folks or friends in the big smoke.