Confirmed Hyundais Small Car To Be Called Santro

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Hyundai is set to launch a new entry-level hatchback by Diwali this year, has confirmed in an interview. It is also confirmed that the new hatchback will be called the Santro, unless someone can come up with a better name for it by September 2018.

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has high hopes for the new Santro, with the company targeting monthly sales of around 8000 units consistently after launch. While this will not give the folks at Maruti much to worry about, Tata will have to sharpen its sword for the eventual tussle for the second-best spot.

Surprisingly, Hyundai will continue to sell the alongside the new Santro even if in small numbers. This was a tactic we thought the company has long given up, but it seems there is enough demand for the Eon (even if it sells only around 5000 units a month currently) to justify this move.

Technical specs were completely revealed but we know that the new Santro will be powered by only a petrol motor - specifically a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder unit. Transmission options available will include both a manual and a company-first AMT. We know that the car shares some bits from the including the steering, front unibody seats and ORVMs. Expect the new Santro to be above par in terms of interior quality, fit-and-finish and equipment levels and give the competition nightmares.

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