New generation Santro to be replacement for i10

The first edition of the Hyundai Santro was very famous in India. It was a hot cake for its slightly odd proportions, till it was discontinued in 2014. The i10 filled in the gap. But now, the company is planning to launch an upgraded version of the model- the new generation Santro which is likely to replace the i10. The next generation Santro is most likely to make it to the markets in 2017. Once launched this new version of the Santro will give a stiff competition to likes of Chevrolet Beat, Maruti Wagon R and the top models of Renault Kwid.

The Hyundai Santro which operated in India had an engine of 1.0L which was later upgraded to 1.1L and this same upgraded version powers the i10. This upgraded version of the new generation Santro is expected to have a more efficient engine in terms of power generation as well as fuel efficiency. It is expected to have a petrol variant only with the transmission being taken care of by a 5-speed manual gearbox. The CNG variant and the AMT versions are also expected.

As per reports the tall boy design of the original version of Santro is going to be dropped and a crossover look is going to be rendered to make it more stylish. As this car is likely to replace hyundai grand i10 it is expected to have exteriors and interiors which are almost similar. The radiator grille at the front of the car gives a distinct look to the i10. It has an electric sunroof, which can be made to slide forward or backward by a button. The front bumper and the fog lights render a sporty look to the car. The headlamps are long and slating which further adds up to the style quotient of the exterior front.  The rear view mirrors have turn indicators fitted in them and they can also be heated electronically to remove the mist. The tail lamp and the bumper at the rear give elegance to the car.

As the new generation Santro is being designed to suit the younger population, it is expected to have great interiors.  The dashboard, the infotainment system, the upholstery, the seats and the overall tone of the cabin are expected to be of classy standards. Presently the i10 has a dual tone light brown and beige interior. The dashboard has the audio system in it and the audio and the Bluetooth controls are placed on the steering wheel for the comfort of the driver.

As far as the security features are concerned, the new Santro is expected to have ABS which prevents wheels from getting locked during emergencies. Apart from this the model is also expected to have dual airbags at the front which is presently there in i10. Seatbelts with pretensioners, reverse parking sensors and camera, multi reflector fog lamps and warning lamps in the instrument cluster are all expected to be there in the new version of Santro. Overall with all the features and the previous reputation and popularity it had, the next generation Hyundai Santro is definitely going to be a car to watch out for.