Competition in the small car segment is increasing and the latest challenger, the Tata Nano has not helped Hyundai in anyway. Thus Hyundai is planing to do the obvious, launch a upgraded Santro. Team-bhpian sidindica has got news that the facelifted Hyundai Santro will be launched in December as posted earlier here. The new Santro will also comply with Bharat IV emission norms which come into affect in April, 2010. The slightly updated engine in the facelifted Santro will have a power increase of 1bhp and torque increase of 20NM.
The 2010 Hyundai Santro will get a new chrome grille, rounded headlamps, bigger rear view mirrors with turn indicators, pull type door handles, new taillights, rear foglights, beige interiors, more storage space, tachometer (finally), improved dampers for better ride quality, etc. There will be a slight price hike but its better if Hyundai do away with the Santro and position the i10 in the small car segment rather than a premium hatch.
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July 24, 2009 at 12:09 am
It seems like it’s the battle of the small cars now. Is small cars in at present, I wonder. Though I do find small cars cute…I would probably choose to buy a car in the sedan division.
July 25, 2009 at 12:14 am
the pics u show are of “kia picanto” not of any hyundai model…….
July 25, 2009 at 1:43 am
Baibhav, Hyundai owns Kia and both the cars are essentially the same.
July 25, 2009 at 11:41 am
is santro the indian version of hyundai atos or the kia picanto? i am gettin a bit confused over here…
July 25, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Baibhav, yes the Indian Santro and the Kia Picanto have lots of things in common, after all Hyundai owns Kia.
July 28, 2009 at 3:04 pm
In many countries, i10 is nothing but a new santro / Atos.
But in India the car companies take the Indian customers for a ride by launching the same model ( newer release ) as different car in a higher segment and higher price band and retaining the same old model. In other countries the older models are phased out.
E.g : Hyundai Verna ( in India ) is nothing but Hyundai Accent ( in other countries ). These can be checked by googling the web.
Pic posted in this article is of Kia Picanto and under close observation, the front bumper, side rear door design, rear view mirrors, etc almost look the same as Hyundai i10 ( which is nothing but a Hyundai Santro ).
July 28, 2009 at 3:54 pm
R.N.Sarath Babu, you hit the nail on the head. Maruti and Hyundai are continuing this practice since some time now. They need to learn alot from Toyota and Honda.
August 26, 2009 at 5:08 am
its a nice change in segmant called “Small car” but highly following the i-10 in shapewise.
August 28, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Its a pure copy of Suzuki A Star. Hyundai ppl have copying in their genes. 1st it was Sonata, then i20 and now relaunched Santro.
November 18, 2009 at 4:01 pm
New santro Diesal 1.1 crdi when is comming to india. could u please tell me 2010 which month.
February 8, 2010 at 12:27 pm
A-Star has excellent body design & highly responsive. Stearing make my car totally in control.This car has best-in class features,While driving A-Star I feel like ruling the road.
February 8, 2010 at 12:28 pm
A-small car having all the luxury features and excellent grip road over . The car gives me immense pleasure in driving espesically when driving at 100 Km speed.
September 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm
i like very much