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Hyundai Santro makes comeback in India, launched in new avatar: Price, features

 South Korean auto major Hyundai Tuesday launched its once popular hatchback, Santro, in a new avatar in India, with introductory prices starting from Rs 3.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

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South Korean auto major Hyundai on Tuesday launched its once popular hatchback, Santro, in a new avatar in India. Bollywood star Shah Rukh unveiled the all new Santro in New Delhi. 

The company, which operates in the country through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), had discontinued the previous Santro model in December 2014.

The company had announced earlier this month that it would bring back Santro in an all new avatar in India. The new car, which is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.1 litre petrol engine, comes with automated manual transmission (AMT) and factory-fitted CNG fuel options.

HMIL Managing Director and CEO YK Koo said the all- new Santro is a true example of Hyundai's Made in India philosophy and a shining result of numerous product clinics and rigorous durability test on various terrains in India.

"Our R&D centre in Nanyang ( South Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for product supremacy and utmost customer delight," he added.

Hyundai has invested over USD 100 million on the all-new Santro, which was developed under the code name AH2, over the last three years, Koo said.

The all-new Santro will compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki's WagonR, Celerio and Tata Motors' Tiago in the mid-compact segment which is about 30,000 units a month.

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.

Over 13 lakh units of the model have been sold in the country since its launch. 

Price (All prices ex-showroom, Delhi)

The car has been launched with introductory prices starting from Rs 3.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The introductory prices would be for the first 50,000 customers. The company has already received bookings for over 23,500 units in the 13 days.

The manual variants of the car, including two CNG powered trims, are priced between Rs 3.89-5.45 lakh.

The two variants with automated gear shift are priced at Rs 5.18 lakh and Rs 5.46 lakh.

D-LITE: Rs 3,89,900

ERA: Rs 4,24,900

MAGNA: Rs 4,57,900

SPORTZ: Rs 4,99,900

ASTA: Rs 5,45,900

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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