New Hyundai Santro Unveils In India; Images, Specifications, Features

Hyundai India's AH2 or the all-new Hyundai Santro will be the company's new entry-level model and the company is planning to position it as its new-gen family car.

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Hyundai AH2 hatchback is expected to be named Hyundai Santro and will be the company's entry-level car

Hyundai India is all set to finally unveil the long-awaited new-generation AH2 hatchback, or as we expect it to be called, the all-new reborn Hyundai Santro today. We'll be bringing you all the live updates from the unveiling event here, in addition to the official name, specification and much more about Hyundai's soon-to-be-launched small car. As of now, the car is expected to be launch in India later this month, possibly on October 23 or 24, and it will replace the Eon as Hyundai's entry-level model. Bookings for the car will commence from tomorrow, October 10, both across Hyundai showrooms in India and online.

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Hyundai has been revealing details about the new Hyundai Santro or AH2 hatchback in bits and pieces for a while now. The company had announced that the car will be the first Hyundai model to get an AMT (automated manual transmission) system, and had also released its official design sketch. In addition to that, we recently shared a bunch of spy images revealing the actual production car, which was spotted at a dealership, and judging by that, we have to say the car look a lot premium than we had expected. Hyundai has also said that the production of the new AH2 or Santro will be focused on the Indian market, while exports will only begin in 2019.

Also Read: 2018 Hyundai Santro AH2: 10 Things We Know

Here Are All The Live Updates From The Unveiling Of The New Hyundai Santro (AH2 Hatchback):

Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Pictures
And there it is. The 2018 Hyundai
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Ride And Handling
Hyundai India says that the Santro will offer a stable and comfortable ride
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Transmission Options
The Hyundai Santro will be available with the 5 speed manual transmission while there also will be an AMT on offer 
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Testing
Hyundai has tested the Santro extensively on India road tests: 7750 kms evaluation, 2084 m  max height driven to, 150 kmph max speed driven at, +40 to -10 degrees
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro CNG Mileage
Hyundai India is also making the Santro available with a CNG int he petrol variant. Power stands at 58 bhp while mileage is 20.3 kmpl 
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Rear AC Vent
Among the features that the Santro gets Eco coating tech for air filtration. Rear ac vent is a segment first and it has 5% increased blower capacity for the fan.
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Build Quality
Hyundai India says that the Santro uses 63% high strength steel. It also comes with collision safety with side and frontal body strengthening
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro NVH
Hyundai says that Specific measures have been taken to reduce nvh. Engine noise isolation, road noise reduction through deadener and carpet felt
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Engine Details
The Hyundai Santro comes with a 1.1 - litre petrol engine. Power is rated at 68 bhp and torque is a good 99 Nm
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro dimensions
The Hyundai Santro is 3610 mm long and wheelbase has improved length. 45 mm longer than old Santro.
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Investment
YK Koo says the AH2 retains value of first Santro but brings in modern stylish tallboy design with new age technology. $100 mn investment on this car over 3 years.
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Bookings Update
The Hyundai #Santro will be launched on October 23, 2018 and bookings will open online tomorrow. Booking amount of Rs. 11,100 for the first 50,000 customers.
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai AH2 Name Revealed
It's official! The Hyundai AH2 hatchback will be called the Santro!
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro History
As proceeding starts, YK Koo, MD and CEO, takes the stage. Talks about the history of Hyundai in India thy began with the first gen Santro 20 years ago.
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Features
From what we can see, the Hyundai Santro will come loaded with features. In fact, spy shots of the production car show that the company will offer a reverse parking camera
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Exports
Hyundai's India operations is looking to focus on exporting the Santro from the country and that is likely to start from 2019
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Bookings
We had already told you that pre-bookings for the car will start from October 10. However, we carried an exclusive yesterday that the car will be available for online bookings exclusively

Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Design
Hyundai has till date only come out with a sketch of the car and we can see from it that it has a tall boy design just like its predecessor. However, what is important to note here is that the Santro will get the cascading grille and some design inspiration from the Grand i10
Oct 9, 2018
Hyundai Santro Launch Date
Hyundai is all set to reveal the new Santro in India today. But we laid our hands on some spy shots of the car which gave us a sneak peek into what the car will look like. The Santro will be launched on October 23, 2018 in India