The re-introduction of Santro small car is just a day away! Hyundai India finally will be taking the wraps off the much awaited new 2018 Santro hatchback. The bookings for the iconic Santro are already underway as the South Korean automaker has started taking pre-bookings with upfront payment of Rs 11,100. To be positioned in between Hyundai Eon and Grand i10, the hatchback is expected to be offered in 5 trim levels - Dlite, Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. The car maker will be revealing the prices for the new Santro tomorrow at an event in Delhi. Hyundai Santro 2018 vs Maruti Celerio vs Tata Tiago vs Renault Kwid: Price in India, Specifications, Features - Comparison.

Built on the new platform, the new Santro employs about 63% of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and High Strength Steel (HSS) that adds rigidness to the overall body. To be offered with a single powertrain option, the new Hyundai Santro 2018 will be powered by a 1.1-litre petrol mill. The engine will be tuned to produce maximum power of 69PS against peak torque of 99Nm. The unit will also be coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car maker is also believed to offer Santro with a 5-speed AMT and CNG options. However, the mentioned options will be offered on Magna and Sportz trims only. New Hyundai Santro 2018 Interior Spied Ahead of October 23 Launch; India Prices Too Leaked.

On the feature front, the new Santro 2018 will be equipped with several segment first features such as 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The hatchback will also feature rear AC vents, reverse parking camera with sensors and much more. For safety, the hatchback will carry driver airbag and ABS with EBD as standard across the lineup. New Hyundai Santro 2018: Expected Price, India Launch Date, Features, Bookings, Specifications & More.

Lastly, the prices of the new Santro are still kept under wraps, which will be revealed for the Indian audience tomorrow. We speculate that the prices of the new 2018 Santro could start from Rs 3.75 lakh and likely to go up to Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). 2018 Hyundai Santro 'Family Car' Officially Unveiled; To Be Launched in India on October 23

Once launched, the hatchback will rival against the likes of the Maruti WagonR, Maruti Celerio, Tata Tiago and Datsun GO. The company is also expected to launch the new Santro with 3 Years/100,000 kms warranty and 3 Years Road Side Assistance.

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