Hyundai Santro

Hyundai has launched their highly anticipated small family car, the 2018 Santro, on 23rd October. Check out all the detailshere.

Based on a new platform, the tallboy has transformed into a properly modern hatchback. It packs in quite a lot of kit, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a reverse camera, rear-AC vents as well as steering-mounted audio controls.

Powering the new Santro 2018 is a 1.1-litre, four-cylinder engine that makes 68PS/99Nm (petrol) and 58PS/84Nm (CNG) respectively. The petrol version will be available with a 5-speed AMT over and above the standard 5-speed manual gearbox.

As expect Hyundai has agressively priced the Santro 2018 with prices starting at Rs 3.89 lakh, and topping out at Rs 5.65 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi).

The new Hyundai Santro has finally been launched on 23rd of October, 2018. This all-new car brings back the famed Santro marque after Hyundai ceased production of the entry level hatch at the end of 2014. The new Santro will sit alongside it's stablemate the Eon, and together they take on the likes of the Maruti Celerio, Datsun Go and the Tata Tiago to name a few.

Exterior and Interior

The looks are unmistakably Hyundai. Built on the K1 platform, the new Santro uses 63 per cent of high strength and advanced high strength steel for enhanced structural rigidity and safety. While the silhouette may remind you of the old i10, every single panel on the car is brand new. It retains its ‘tallboy’ identity and stands quite tall. The new Santro is now available in seven colour options, including the bright neonesque Diana Green.

The fit and finish, and quality of materials used is top notch and feels like from a segment above. Little features like the tri-star detailing on the AC vents, and also a centre console that mimics the shape of an elephant’s head really stand out. There’s even a depression on the top of the dashboard - for you to dock your beloved idols/pictures or whatever inspires your drives.

Specifications

Hyundai Santro is available in 7 petrol and 2 CNG variants. The claimed mileage for the Santro Petrol is 20.3 kmpl and for the Santro CNG is 30.48 km/Kg. In technical specification, New Santro D Lite (Base Petrol) is powered by 1086 cc engine delivering 68 PS power and 99 Nm torque whereas New Santro Magna (Base CNG) is powered by 1086 cc engine delivering 58 PS power and 184 Nm torque. Dimensionally, Santro 2018 stacks under 3.6-metre of length and features 235-liter of boot space. It also comes with 7 manual and 2 automatic transmission variants at a staring price of Rs. 3.90 lakh and Rs. 5.19 lakh respectively.

Variants

The new Santro is available in five trims - D-Lite, Era, Magna, Sportz and the top spec Asta variant. There is both a five speed manual and an AMT transmission to choose from, but the AMT is only available in the Magna and Sports variants. Hyundai is also offering a CNG variant in the Magna and Sportz variants as well.

Competitors

Maruti WagonR: Maruti’s tallboy is as practical as little hatches get. While it doesn’t have a diesel engine to offer, the petrol engine is known to be peppy, refined and economical. Like the Tiago, the WagonR offers the convenience of an AMT paired with its petrol engine.

Maruti Celerio: The Celerio was the first car to kick off the AMT revolution in India. The recipe is similar to that of the Tiago - compact dimensions, efficient and reliable engines and a whole lot of efficiency. It doesn’t have the zing of the Tiago, but is a no nonsense hatchback.

Tata Tiago: This is the newest car in this class and offers more features for the price without any compromise on space and quality. The Tiago has the best sound system in this segment and also gets smartphone-linked functions for the infotainment system. The petrol-AMT variants add to its appeal as a city-centric family hatchback.

ZigSays

The Santro still appears to be a great value for money city runabout that it always was. The space, features and the fit and finish of the interiors really do feel like a step-up from entry level hatches from yesteryear. From our short first drive it promises a smooth four cylinder engine, flexible engine, nice smooth gearboxes and a suspension set-up for city commuting.