Korean automaker, Hyundai will soon launch an all-new hatchback – codenamed AH2 – in the Indian market during festive season, Diwali. The vehicle has already been spotted multiple times during test rounds on Indian soil. It is expected that the new model will mark the re-entry of Santro nameplate in India. The new model will be positioned between the Eon and Grand i10, in terms of pricing and size. If latest media reports are to be believed, the new Santro will come as a replacement for the Eon entry-level hatchback. The company will eventually phase out the Eon moniker from the market, and the next Santro will be brand’s most affordable product in India. Read- New Hyundai Santro Launch, Price & Other Details
It is expected that the Hyundai Eon will eventually phase out from the market in 2019. The government will soon introduce the crash test norms in India, and the Eon entry-level car is not likely to meet the stringent crash norms. The new Santro with better structural integrity and safety features would take the slot for entry-level Hyundai in India. Also See – Upcoming Hyundai Cars in India
The upcoming small hatchback will be based on the same platform that also underpins the discontinued i10 model. However, this platform will be modified for better structural integrity. Spy pictures reveal that the new model will come with tall-boy design and will have the practicality of the popular Santro. The all-new car will have Hyundai’s new-age front fascia with cascading-type grille. Also See – New Santro – 5 Things You Should Know
The cabin pictures reveal component sharing with the Grand i10. It will get a 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, dual-tone black-beige dashboard, dash-mounted gear-lever and a 3-pod instrument console. It is not likely to get a touchscreen infotainment system. The vehicle is likely to get a basic music system with Bluetooth connectivity.
The upcoming small hatchback will be powered by a 1.1-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 68bhp of power and 100Nm of torque. It will also be the brand’s first model in India to feature an AMT gearbox.
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