Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL)has launched the all-new Hyundai Santro for the Indian market. The new entry-level hatchback is priced starting from INR 3.89 Lakh and is available in two fuel options – Petrol and CNG.
2018 Hyundai Santro Price:
Santro D-lite MT: INR 3,89,900
Santro Era MT: INR 4,24,900
Santro Magna MT: INR 4,57,900
Santro Sportz MT: INR 4,99,900
Santro Asta MT: INR 5,45,900
Santro Magna AMT: INR 5,18,900
Santro Sportz AMT: INR 5,46,900
Santro Magna CNG MT:- INR 5,23,900
Santro Sportz CNG MT: INR 5,64,900
All prices are ex-showroom India
2018 Hyundai Santo Exterior & Interior:
The new Santro is based on the new ‘Dynamic Tension’ design language. It features Hyundai’s signature Cascade Grille with chrome surround with uniquely positioned Fog lamps. The car also gets Swept back headlamps and small tail amps along with a dual tone rear bumper. At the side, the by Dynamic Z Shaped Character line catches attention.
Inside, the new Hyundai Santro features a dual tone Beige and Black interiors with Champagne Gold inserts. It also comes with all black interiors with Diana Green colour inserts based on the exterior colour.
The driver centric and ergonomically positioned front centre console is tailored to perfection according to the Indian customer needs. The centre fascia design is said to be inspired by an elephant and provides a strong connect to Indian heritage and a mix of traditional and modern appeal. The ergonomically placed audio, centrally positioned power window switches and AC controls offer easy access with minimal driver distraction. The Unique front design AC Vents are inspired by Propeller design of an aircraft.
2018 Hyundai Santro Features:
The All new Santro comes with First-in Segment features such as a Micro Antenna, Rear AC Vents, Rear Parking Camera and a 7-inch Touch Screen Audio Video System which is compatible with Android Auto, Apple Car Play & Mirror Link and Voice Recognition Function along with iblue Smartphone App Support.
Another segment first feature is the Eco Coating Technology which prevents unpleasant smell to develop in the AC Evaporator by degrading the micro-organisms developed in the AC Evaporator Core and ensures odour free and fresh air for a comfortable and pleasant journey.
Other feature available with the new Santro include Rear Defogger along with Rear Wiper and Washer, high performance AC system, 2.5-inch Advanced Cluster with Multi-Information Display, Front & Rear Power Windows, Remote Keyless Entry, Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) with Electrical Adjustment, Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror (IRVM) and USB port & 12 V Power Outlet.
The new Santro is equipped with McPhearson Strut and Urethane Bump Stopper at the front. This gives stability at rough road drives and reduces body roll giving improved cornering performance. The rear suspension uses Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with a vertically placed shock absorber that minimizes shock rebound providing a comfortable and stable ride.
The Santro D-Lite, Era, and Magna varaints run on 13-inch steel wheels which are wrapped in 155/80 size tires. The Sportz and Asta trim of the new Santro get bigger 14-inch steel wheels shod with 165/70 size tires.
2018 Hyundai Santro Engine Options:
Under the hood of the new Santro sits a 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine which when powered by petrol produces 69 PS @ 5,500 rpm and 10.4 kgm @ 4,500 rpm. With CNG the motor generates 59 PS @ 5,500 rpm and 8.6 kgm @ 4,500 rpm.
The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual as standard but also comes with an option of a 5-speed SmartAuto AMT for selected petrol models. This makes the new Santro, the first Hyundai car to be equipped with an Automated Manual Transmission.
The 5-speed manual and the SmartAuto AMT equipped petrol variant of the Santro claim to deliver a certified fuel mileage of 20.3 kmpl while the CNG model delivers 30.48 km/ kg.
2018 Hyundai Safety Features:
The all-new Santro is built to comply with Hyundai’s strict safety standards for occupants and pedestrian safety. It is developed, tested and built-in keeping with the Hyundai ‘Safe Drive Philosophy’.
The new Santro built on the K1 Platform and uses 63% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) + High Strength Steel (HSS). As per the company, this helps the car helps to achieve prominent Static & Dynamic stiffness with improved structural connectivity making it a Strong Body Structure.
The new Hyundai Santro also meets the Pedestrian Safety norm. A lower stiffener is applied to front crash beam to improve on the pedestrian safety. The tall boy hatch also comes with ABS with EBD and Driver’s Airbag as standard. Higher trims levels get dual airbags.
The new Santro also gets Impact sensing Auto Door Unlock, another first in segment feature. Further, it gets Rear Parking Sensors, Speed-sensing Auto door lock and Seat Belt Pretensioner with Load Limiter.
2018 Hyundai Santro Colour Options:
The new Santro is available in 7 colours which include Diana Green, Marina Blue, Fiery Red, Typhoon Silver, Polar White, Stardust and Imperial Beige.
2018 Hyundai Santro Dimensions:
Length: 3610 mm
Width: 1645 mm
Height: 1560 mm
Wheelbase: 2400 mm
2018 Hyundai Santro Images:
“The Santro is an iconic and legendary brand in India that has won the hearts of Millions of customers for last two decades. The magic of Santro continues with The All New Santro receiving overwhelming response in less than two weeks. With Modern Stylish Tall Boy Design, Comfortable & Premium Cabin, New Age Technology, Customer Centric Safety, All Round Performance and Complete Peace of Mind, the All-New Santro will set a new benchmark in modern mobility,” commented Mr. Y K Koo, MD & CEO, HMIL.
“The All-New SANTRO is a true example of Hyundai’s Made-in-India philosophy and a shining result of our numerous Product Clinics and Rigorous Durability test on various terrains in India. Our R&D Centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for Product Supremacy and utmost Customer Delight,” further added Mr. Koo.
