Hyundai to launch new face lifted Santro by year end

Hyundai Motors India Limited is going to roll out a new face lifted model of its Santro by the end of the year. It is expected that the new model will come with only cosmetic changes. However, the details of the new additions are not disclosed yet but the new car will have the same Santro engine. The company had rolled out its Santro model nearly a decade ago and has constantly launched newer versions of its one of the most successful models. Earlier, it had decided to phase out Santro after the launch of Hyundai i10 but now it intends to bring a newer version for Hyundai Motors customers in India. Hyundai has sold, so far, 984, 418 models in the country since its launch in India in September 1998. Hyundai Motors has also launched i20 model in India and has received a tremendous response to its premium hatchback model.

Hyundai to challenge Tata Nano!

Hyundai is preparing to challenge Tata's Nano. UK media reports suggests that the company is mulling to launch ultra low cost car. It is learnt that Hyundai’s Indian engineers are working hard in close association with their Korean partners to produce another compact car.

Uk media reports also claims that this car will be released first in the European Union, and then in India. There are plans to bring out 800cc and 1000cc cars, but the company has not officially confirmed it so far. The company reported to claims that it has the required infrastructure and the facilities to manufacture a compact car in India. Earlier, there was frenzy around the world when the Tata Nano was expected to be launched in 2008. rumours were spread there that an ultra-cheap car could be produced well under $2500. Another announcement for another ultra cheap car came from Bajaj Renault Nissan, which is a competitor to the Tata Nano.