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| Source: Hyundai India |
Hyundai Santro, it was one of the most desired cars in India till it was in the market. A small hatchback with enough space and comfort, and now it is back in 2018 with a bang. New looks engine and even in the interior.
Specification:
- Mileage : 21 km/l (Est)
- 0-100 km/hr : 13.8 Seconds (Est)
- Engine CC, Cylinders: Kappa 998cc, 3-Cylinders
- Maximum Power Output 68 HP @ 6200 RPM
- Maximum Torque Output 94 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Transmission 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT
- Top Speed (km/hr) 150 km/hr (Est)
Looks & Performance
There is nothing that has been borrowed from previous gen, and it will be tough for it to give the Santro name the shine which it used to have, as it has lot more competition in the market. In terms of looks, it's fresh and looks good and appealing, even for a tall body design it doesn’t look that tall as compared to the body proportions just like the previous. New sharp looking hand lamps even from the back it looks good.
Overall the design team has really done good work the outer looks of the Santro. When we come to the interior, as always Hyundai has done really good work and the 17.64 cm Touch Screen Audio Video System. It is also equipped with smartphone connectivity like Android auto, Apple Carplay, and Mirror Link along with supporting a feature like Voice Recognition Function & Rear Parking Camera display on the screen.
The All-New SANTRO is equipped with Hyundai’s Patent ‘Eco Coating Technology’ which prevents unpleasant odour which is developed in the AC Evaporator by degrading the micro-organisms. The new Santro is even silent inside; Hyundai has done really good work in keeping the outside noise out of the cabin like engine noise isolation, wind noise isolation, minimized NVH from the engine, road noise isolation. Overall this car feels premium and ready for the competition. It also has comfortable space for all adults to fit inside the car.
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| Source: Hyundai India |
Safety
Let’s come to safety, the new Santro has got 63% ultra-high strength steel and high strength steel in the body structure. Which make the body rigid, and strength should enough to get the passenger’s out of danger up to 40 KPH with ease still are no crash test result available yet to prove it. Hyundai is providing airbags for drivers as standard and dual airbags at the top range. All other standard features are provided to keep the passenger’s safe and confident while driving.
Performance
Performance, it’s not something you will look for in this range. Still, it has got 68bhp and for a car lighter than 1 ton it should be enough to cruise around. Still, below 2500 RPM there is not much power and it’s not worth going above 6000RPM as it will just noise that will increase. Steering is well weighted, and it’s light and nimble enough for this type of car. The suspension is really good in absorbing the bumps.
Price: ₹ 3,50,000 – 5,50,000/- (Est)
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| Source: Hyundai India |
Final verdict:
Looks and design: 7/10
Specs & features: 8/10
Dynamics & performance:7/10
Safety & quality: 8/10
Great comeback for Santro, for the price range on the best car there is. Great for city driving and really comfortable. Power could have been made more linear.
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