2018 Hyundai Santro review, road test

The original Hyundai Santro was synonymous with practicality, ease of use and efficiency. Does the new, second-gen car live up to the legendary name?

Published on Nov 27, 2018 05:09:00 PM

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New car is wider and longer than the original Santro, and isn’t as upright in stance.

Well-finished cabin has a lot of feel-good elements. Black interior with green trim exclusive with Dana Green exterior paint.

Large windows and generous space make rear section feel airy.

Tech Specs

Price	Petrol	Petrol AT
Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 3.89 - 5.45 lakh	Rs 5.18 - 5.46 lakh
Warranty	3 years/1,00,000km	3 years/1,00,000km
Engine	Petrol	Petrol AT
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Installation	Front, transverse	Front, transverse
Type	4 cyls	4 cyls
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1086cc	1086cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	67/77 mm	67/77 mm
Compression Ratio	10.1 :1	10.1 :1
Valve Train	3 valves per cyl, SOHC	3 valves per cyl, SOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	69hp at 5500rpm	69hp at 5500rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	99Nm at 4500rpm	99Nm at 4500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	76.58hp per tonne	76.83hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	109.87Nm per tonne	110.24Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	63.53hp per litre	63.53hp per litre
Transmission	Petrol	Petrol AT
Drive Layout	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Manual	AMT
No of Gears	5	5
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	3.545/6.837	-
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.895/12.79
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.241/19.53	-
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.906/26.75	-
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.774/31.31	-
Final Drive Ratio	4.438:1	-
Braking	Petrol	Petrol AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	26.45m, 2.64s	26.45m, 2.64s
Efficiency	Petrol	Petrol AT
City (kpl)	12.69kpl	11.0kpl
Highway (kpl)	19.12kpl	18.6kpl
Tank size (lts)	35 litres	35 litres
Acceleration	Petrol	Petrol AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.58s	1.34s
0 - 20 kph (sec)	1.43s	2.26s
0 - 30 kph (sec)	2.30s	3.20s
0 - 40 kph (sec)	3.19s	4.16s
0 - 50 kph (sec)	4.84s	6.33s
0 - 60 kph (sec)	6.31s	7.87s
0 - 70 kph (sec)	7.88s	9.53s
0 - 80 kph (sec)	9.88s	12.25s
0 - 90 kph (sec)	12.30s	14.71s
0 - 100 kph (sec)	14.85s	17.45s
0 - 110 kph (sec)	17.64s	20.62s
0 - 120 kph (sec)	21.28s	25.92s
0 - 130 kph (sec)	26.07s	31.26s
0 - 140 kph (sec)	31.75s	38.22s
1/4 mile (sec)	19.88s	21.53s
20-80kph (sec)	14.59s	9.81s
40-100kph (sec)	20.39s	12.15s
Max speeds in gear	Petrol	Petrol AT
1st (kph @rpm)	46kph at 6700rpm	35kph at 5600rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)	86kph at 6700rpm	70kph at 5600rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)	131kph at 6700rpm	122kph at 5600rpm
4th (kph @rpm)	155kph at 5800rpm	156kph at 5600rpm
5th (kph @rpm)	161kph at 5100rpm	156kph at 4800rpm
Noise Level	Petrol	Petrol AT
Idle (dB)	41.2dB	43.3dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)	56.4dB	56.4dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)	72.8dB	70.6dB
50 kph AC off (dB)	69.5dB	68.0dB
80 kph AC off (dB)	72.0dB	72.0dB
Body	Petrol	Petrol AT
Construction	Four-door hatchback, monocoque	Four-door hatchback, monocoque
Weight (kg)	901kg	898kg
Front Tyre	165/70 R14	165/70 R14
Rear Tyre	165/70 R14	165/70 R14
Spare Tyre	155/80 R13	155/80 R13
Suspension	Petrol	Petrol AT
Front	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
Rear	Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs	Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
Steering	Petrol	Petrol AT
Type	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	9.56m	9.56m
Brakes	Petrol	Petrol AT
Front	Disc	Disc
Rear	Drum	Drum
Dimensions	Petrol	Petrol AT
Length	3610mm	3610mm
Width (mm)	1645mm	1645mm
Height	1560mm	1560mm
Wheel base	2400mm	2400mm
Front Track (mm)	1463mm	1463mm
Rear Track (mm)	1481mm	1481mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1310mm	1310mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	129mm	129mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	235 litres	235 litres