Hyundai Santro Xing : Basic Solution for Transportation Need in a Comfortable Manner

Hyundai Motor entered in India in 1996 and introduced Santro two years later. The car received remarkable attention from Indian public. In 2003, the South Korean company introduced an upgraded version which was named as Hyundai Santro Xing , and after its introduction, it was widely accepted in the market. The company is also planning for setting up its car manufacturing plants in Chennai, in order to increase the production of its cars. Presently Hyundai Santro Xing contains 1.1liter, SOHC, 4 cylinders, 1088CC petrol engine which has a capability to produce maximum power of 63ps at 5500rpm and provides the torque of 9.8kgm at 3000rpm. Hyundai Santro Xing also contains front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.

The power plant of the car has Active Intelligence Technology which contains three unique systems. Rotary Head Intelligent Valve Acuter is combined with Differentially Programmed Intelligent Injection which helps in maintaining the optimum fuel distribution which as a result helps in better mileage and power. The third system confirms the timings of fuel and air ignitions which results in high power and less emissions.

The price of a car is Rs. 2, 78,804 to Rs. 3, 96,027. Its major competitors in India are Maruti Zen Estilo, Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Wagon R and Fiat Palio Stile.

External Analysis:

Hyundai Santro Xing has an ordinary outlook but is capable to attract the attention to those, who prefer small cars. The front side of car is beautified with rectangular headlamps, three parallel radiator grilles which are body colored and a centrally located logo. The intake of air comes across the portion which is located above the bumper. Bumper is matched with body, in order to give a sporty look to the car. The rear view of Hyundai Santro Xing is more attractive as compared to the front view. This is because of the vertically located lamps, wider windshield and the rear spoiler in the top end variant. It has a seating capacity of five persons.

Hyundai Santro Xing is assembled with high profile tyres and 13 inch wheels. The car also contains tubeless radial tyres. In order to beautify the wheels, full wheel covers are offered.

Internal Analysis:

The cabin of Hyundai Santro Xing is redesigned and various features are added to it. It has an ordinary design of instruments and meters, newly designed AC vents, and recently added an optional audio player with blue lights. Near the dashboard, car has front speaker grille and in all he variants, the rear standard grill is common. Day and night rear view mirror is also present in the car in order to facilitate the driver for having clear view of the rear passengers and other vehicles. The car has three spoke steering and one of the important features is that the steering column is energy absorbent. Hyundai Santro Xing also contains front map lamps, ash tray, rear parcel trays and driver side front door map and cup holders.

Comfort:

Hyundai Santro Xing is not only an affordable or reasonably priced car, but it is also comfortable. This is best suitable for a small a family. It possesses an audio player which can play CD/MP3, AUX etc. in addition to this, USB connectivity is also offered with an audio system. For maintain the temperature normal, traditional AC and heater are also fitted. Thus the car contains all the basic features which provide the best possible solution to the basic requirements of customers. There is a small room for luggage also.

Feel safe while driving:

Hyundai Santro Xing contains sufficient safety features which include: immobilizers, central locking and self locking doors, front and rear seat belts, day and night inside rear view mirror, child safety lock, energy absorbing steering etc.

Despite having all these measures, Hyundai Santro Xing is still lacking one of the most important safety measures which are airbags.

On the other hand if we look at the positive aspects, we will find variety of dimensions to discuss. First of all the car has a good fuel economy, which is because of the use of three important systems, which were discussed earlier. The car is stylish, comfortable and the pickup of the car is also very good. In fact Hyundai Santro Xing is a basic version which intends to satisfy the transportation needs of small families and contains all the necessary facilities in it.