Hyunadai, the second largest car manufacturer in India, is launching all-new Hyundai Santro Diesel car sometime in August 2009 in India. It is eagerly awaited car. A large segment of potential car owners in India is looking forward for its launch. With its launch, it would be the first diesel car from this company. Santro is compact car which is a huge success in small car segment. According to the sources, this new Santro car will be something between Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Getz both in terms of engine cubic capacity and price. This car will not be more than 400mm in length and with engine capacity around 1400cc for diesel cars. It will fulfill all the norms of compact cars. This car will be manufactured at Chennai Plant of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL). Exact launch date of the car is not known yet.
In India, people welcome diesel cars with open arms. Again, with a slowdown everywhere, it makes a sense to have a diesel car. People who are looking for a buying a small car will be more interested in purchasing car which is cheaper to run. Though there is no official confirmation, but it was believed that this car would have a 1.1 liter CDRi engine. It is good for customers to have this car in India.
Expected price of this new
Hyundai Santro Diesel car is expected to be around Rs. 4.25-4.50 lakhs, ex showroom. All the people, who are interested in the launch of this car, are gearing up to weigh its good and bad features. If you believe the insider information, this car is going to be highly fuel efficient with 20/kmpl of mileage within the city drive. Once this car hits the market, there will be tough competition for cars like Indica Diesel, Swift Diesel and Palio 1.3JTD.
Expected Engine specifications of Hyundai SAntro Diesel Car are as follows:
1.1L engine Bore x Stroke - 75.00 mm 84.50 mm
Cylinders - 3
Displacement - 1120cc
Maximum Output - 75bhp @ 4000RPM
Maximum Torque - 153NM @ 1900-2750RPM
DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder, 12 Valves in total
Top Speed - Around 160kmph
The car will be equipped with CRDi technology which stands for Common Rail Direct Injection. On account of this technology, a diesel car can run as smooth as a petrol powered car. According to the company sources, this car is going to be the Fast, Quiet and economical, while maintaining the diesel engine characteristics of higher pulling power". If you are looking to buy such car, just hold your cash for few weeks more as Hyundai Santro Diesel car is coming!
