The South Korean car maker operates in India through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) and had discontinued the previous Santro model in December 2014. Speaking with media on the occasion, HMIL Managing Director and CEO Y K 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 centres in Nanyang in South Korea, Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for product supremacy and utmost customer delight,” he added. Koo further informed that Hyundai has invested over $100 million on the all-new Santro and the new models were developed under the code name AH2, over the last three years.
Hyundai’s new model comes with a localisation level of 90 per cent. The all new Santro also boasts several other features including rear parking camera, voice recognition and eco-coating technology. Safety features of the cars include ABS with EBD and impact sensing auto door unlock.
According to a report by Cardekho.com, the all new Santro is also available with factory-fitted CNG kit in the Magna and Sportz variants. With CNG, the 1.1-litre petrol engine makes 69PS/84Nm with a 5-speed MT. Hyundai is not offering AMT option with CNG-powered Santro.