Most 2023 i20 petrols in Ireland come with Hyundai’s long factory warranty still valid at three years — check remaining cover. The common petrol option is the 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder paired with a 5- or 6-speed manual; turbo petrols are economical but benefit from regular oil changes and sympathetic warm-up/cool-down. Manual gearboxes keep running costs down, but clutch wear is the usual wear item on a city-run example.

• Clutch feel and bite during a drive — watch for slipping or a high bite point (city cars often need a replacement sooner).
• Turbo behaviour and oil consumption: listen for unusual turbo noise, check for bluish/black smoke under acceleration and any low-oil warnings.
• Battery and stop/start operation: frequent city use stresses the battery—ensure stop/start engages cleanly and no dash faults persist.
• Tyre wear and brakes: look for uneven inner shoulder wear (tracking/alignment) and brake performance under repeated stops.
• Service evidence of regular oil changes and that scheduled items under warranty were carried out (to protect turbo and warranty).