Santro
05 Jul 2007
The Santro, also called the small tall boy, was designed in the home of the Hyundai family in Korea under the supervision of their head stylist, Park Jong-Suh.
Not many people find the Santro appealing with its funny camel-like shape and excessive styling. But its tall boy design allows easy entry and exit. It also has a high-driving position, a large windshield, and its A pillar slope allows greater visibility to the driver.
The car has a 12-valve 1,000cc Epsilon engine and a multi-point fuel injection system with dual-intake valves. The 1,000cc engine, coupled with the low weight of the body, gives it a peppy car drive. It is no wonder that it is the best selling car in its class.
Positioned as a family car, the Santro provides several safety features like child-safety rear-door locks, crumple zone to absorb frontal impact and collapsible steering column. The basic model is the Santro GLS 1. The GLS 2 is the deluxe model with power steering and contains several extra features like central locking and power windows.
Comprehensive technical specifications:
| Specifications | Santro GS - 1.1 | Santro LE - 1.1 | Santro LP - 1.1 |
| Body | |||
| | Two Box 4 door Hatchback | Two Box 4 door Hatchback | Two Box 4 door Hatchback |
| Brakes | |||
| Anti-lock | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Front | Ventilated Disc - Booster vacuum assisted (8") | Ventilated Disc - Booster vacuum assisted (8") | Ventilated Disc - Booster vacuum assisted (8") |
| Rear | Self adjusting Drums - Booster vacuum assisted (8") | Self adjusting Drums - Booster vacuum assisted (8") | Self adjusting Drums - Booster vacuum assisted (8") |
| Dimensions | |||
| Front track | 1315 mm | 1315 mm | 1315 mm |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 172 mm | 172 mm |
| Kerb weight | 815 kgs. | 778 kgs. | 785 kgs. |
| Overall Height | 1590 mm | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Overall Length | 3495 mm | 3495 mm | 3495 mm |
| Overall Width | 1495 mm | 1495 mm | 1495 mm |
| Rear track | 1300 mm | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Tank capacity | 35 litres | 35 litres | 35 litres |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Engine | |||
| Bore & Stroke | 66 x 77 mm | 66 x 77 mm | 66 x 77 mm |
| Brake Horse Power | 63 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 63 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 63 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Construction | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Displacement | 1086cc | 1086cc | 1086cc |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Ignition | Distributorless Multipoint fuel injection | Distributorless Multipoint fuel injection | Distributorless Multipoint fuel injection |
| Layout | 4 cylinder, in line-front, Transverse mounted | 4 cylinder, in line-front, Transverse mounted | 4 cylinder, in line-front, Transverse mounted |
| Torque | 9.1 kgm @ 4000 rpm | 9.1 kgm @ 4000 rpm | 9.1 kgm @ 4000 rpm |
| Valve gear | 3 valves per cylinder | 3 valves per cylinder | 3 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel consumption | |||
| City | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Overall | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Overall | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Power train | |||
| Transmission | Manual 5 speed | Manual 5 speed | Manual 5 speed |
| Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Steering | |||
| Type | Power assisted rack & pinion | Rack & pinion | Rack & pinion |
| Suspension | |||
| Front | McPherson struts with stabilizer bars | McPherson struts with stabilizer bars | McPherson struts with stabilizer bars |
| Rear | Torsion beam axle, 3 link offset coil springs & Hyudraulic dampers | Torsion beam axle, 3 link offset coil springs & Hyudraulic dampers | Torsion beam axle, 3 link offset coil springs & Hyudraulic dampers |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Tyres | 155/70 R13 | 155/70 R13 | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel make | Pressed Steel | Pressed Steel | Pressed Steel |
Santro GS 1.1
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Chennai | 396,989 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 396,989 | 396,989 |
| Delhi | 400,158 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 400,158 | 400,158 |
| Mumbai | 421,610 | 21,364 | 55,093 | 13,882 | 456,856 | 490,585 |
| Pune | 405,380 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 405,380 | 405,380 |
Santro LS 1.1
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Chennai | 374,401 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 374,401 | 374,401 |
| Delhi | 377,234 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 377,234 | 377,234 |
| Mumbai | 397,589 | 20,404 | 52,211 | 13,137 | 431,130 | 462,937 |
| Pune | 382,292 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 382,292 | 382,292 |
Santro LP 1.1
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Chennai | 352,580 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 352,580 | 352,580 |
| Delhi | 351,239 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 351,239 | 351,239 |
| Mumbai | 369,240 | 19,270 | 48,809 | 12,259 | 400,769 | 430,308 |
| Pune | 354,893 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 354,893 | 354,893 |
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