Hyundai Santro is making a comeback, here is all the details.
South Korean auto major Hyundai on Tuesday said it will bring back its once popular hatchback Santro in an all new avatar in India later this month. The company, which operates in the country through wholly-owned subsidiary Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), had discontinued the previous Santro model from December 2014.
The company, India's 2nd largest car manufacturer, on Tuesday unveiled ‘The All New SANTRO’. The 'World Premiere' of the new Santro will be held on October 23, 2018 in New Delhi.
HMIL Managing Director and CEO YK Koo said the company decided to name the "new family car" as Santro following an overwhelming response from customers in an online poll.
“Today is a historic and proud moment for us, as India has unanimously chosen the name of their Favourite Family Car to be called The All New SANTRO. Since its first launch, SANTRO created history with its numerous segment-first innovations and became the Complete Family Car for millions of Indians," he said.
The new Santro is developed to meet the needs of Indian Families with a focus to create a “Masterpiece Product” offering customers a great ownership experience, the company said in a statement.
The new car, which was developed under the code name AH2, will be powered by a 4-cylinder 1.1 litre petrol engine, superior performance and high fuel efficiency. It will also be available with automated manual transmission (AMT) and factory-fitted CNG fuel options. "The AH2 retains the values of the Santro in the form of a 'modern Tall Boy' car," Koo said.
The company will open online pre-bookings for the all-new Santro from October 10-22 with Rs 11,100 as booking amount for the first 50,000 customers.
The Santro was first rolled out from the company's Chennai plant in September 1998 and the brand was the mainstay of the company in the Indian car market.
"Since its first launch, Santro became a complete family car for millions of Indians... The all-new Santro will also debut advanced in-house smart auto AMT and other factory-fitted CNG options," he said.
Koo further said the all-new Santro would be manufactured in India for other global markets.
Earlier this year, Hyundai had said it planned to invest over USD 1 billion (around Rs 6,300 crore) in India in the next three years on new products, development of powertrain and setting up of a new office building.
All New Santro Features
'Modern Stylish Tallboy': Hyundai said the overall design theme of the new car is based on “Rhythmical Tension” that exudes a Refined yet Sporty Image. The front of The All New SANTRO is defined by Hyundai’s Signature Cascade Grille with chrome surround that projects Modern and Premium appeal of the car, it said.
'New Age Technology': The new Santro will come packed with new age technology features including segment-first 17.64 cm Touch Screen Audio Video System. The Multi-media system is equipped with smartphone connectivity - Android auto, Apple Carplay and Mirror Link along with supporting Voice Recognition Function & Rear Parking Camera display on screen, the company said in a statement. The All New SANTRO is equipped with Hyundai’s Patent ‘Eco Coating Technology’ prevents unpleasant odour to develop in the AC Evaporator by degrading the micro-organisms, it said.
'Customer Centric Safety': The new Santro is built on New Platform along with the application of 63% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) + High Strength Steel (HSS), helping to achieve prominent Static & Dynamic stiffness with improved structural connectivity. Additionally, standard ABS with EBD and Driver’s Airbag provides uncompromised safety.
'Comfortable & Premium Cabin': To ensure a comfortable cabin experience even in the harshest Indian summers, the car offers Best-in-Class AC along with First-in-Segment Rear AC Vents for enhanced comfort of the passengers in the rear seat. The Modern Stylish Tall Boy car ensures Superior headroom & shoulder room, Practical ergonomics (Easy Ingress & Egress), High seating position, Good All-round Visibility and Spacious & Airy Cabin feel, Hyundai said.
'All Round Performance': The new Santro is equipped with 4-Cylinder 1.1 Litre Petrol engine with low vibrations, superior performance and high fuel efficiency. It will will be the first Hyundai model to offer in-house developed Smart Auto AMT Technology and will have factory fitted CNG option.
'Complete Peace of Mind': The company will provide 3 Years/100,000 kms Warranty and 3 Years Road Side Assistance (Best in Segment) to its Santro buyers.
(With PTI inputs)
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