Hyundai India to launch CNG Santro - Team-BHP

navdeep · 26th March 2007, 18:34

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) today announced plans to roll out a CNG version of its bread-and-butter hatchback Santro by the end of 2007 or early 2008.

The car, with a factory-fitted CNG kit and the option of a second fuel (petrol), would be manufactured at the company's existing plant here, H S Lheem, managing director, HMIL, told reporters at the Chennai Port today after flagging-off the first shipment of Getz Prime to the European market.

Maruti Udyog had, last year, introduced the WagonR duo, which could run on both LPG as well as petrol.

The CNG version of Santro would be a bi-fuel car, Lheem said, adding that a new small car was also on the anvil from HMIL in the last quarter of this year.

On exports of Getz Prime, he said this is the third car after Santro (Atoz Prime) and Accent to be exported from India to the European market. Getz Prime, 4,000 units of which were shipped to Germany today, would soon be launched in India too, he added.

HMIL expects to ship 40,000 units of the car in the current fiscal, and increase the exports to 1,00,000 units by 2008.

He also said Hyundai would invest an additional Rs 4,000 crore in India by 2010. The current level of investment of the Korean car major was about Rs 3,500 crore, a company official said.

Story : BS Online News

theMAG · 26th March 2007, 18:46

Whats taking them 1.5 years to release an alternate fuel version? The spaceage technology required to manufacture LPG kits?

navdeep · 26th March 2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Whats taking them 1.5 years to release an alternate fuel version? The spaceage technology required to manufacture LPG kits?

I think they are getting inspired by Fiat ( delaying the things ).
Now when are they going to launch Santro Diesel ... 2009

rks · 26th March 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Whats taking them 1.5 years to release an alternate fuel version? The spaceage technology required to manufacture LPG kits?

1.5 years from the time the Wagon R Duo was rolled out? Technology may have something to do with the delay, but equally likely that Hyundai was evaluating the market and the response to the Wagon R Duo. Maybe strategic too; Hyundai may not want its existing models undercut this year.

pathfinder · 26th March 2007, 19:37

It would be interesting to see the pricing on this Satro, let's see if they have strategized to eat up the Wagon-R duo market... Hyundai has always read the market well as far as the small cars are concerned.

mithun · 27th March 2007, 06:36

Why should they want to wait s00oo00oo long to introduce a CNG/LPG version ??? It's not a mission critical job....

The CNG/LPG cars have already proved their mettle on the Indian roads !!!

GTO · 27th March 2007, 09:40

Well, the good thing is that its here. And the competitive hatch just got even more so. Despite its decade plus age, the Santro is undoubtedly one of the best hatches in its segment.

DCEite · 27th March 2007, 10:16

What is taking so long for them to introduce the CNG version?
GM(with Optra) and TATA (with Xeta) already done that without any fuss.

navdeep · 27th March 2007, 10:19

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Originally Posted by dceite

What is taking so long for them to introduce the CNG version?
GM(with Optra) and TATA (with Xeta) already done that without any fuss.

Add Ford ( Flair ) to it ..

benbsb29 · 27th March 2007, 10:59

With CNG not commonly available in the South, these may be aimed more at the northern regions.

SuperSyn · 27th March 2007, 11:14

I personally do not see the attraction of CNG/LPG cars. But Hyundai must have done their math, there must be a market, and now they are moving to have a presence.

benbsb29 · 27th March 2007, 11:19

@SuperSyn : If u think there's no sway towards LPG, you are definitely missing out on something. Maruti wouldnt have launched the Duo if they thought there was no market it catered to. Also, the various other manufacturers who have launched alternative fuel vehicles too have been listed above. With the way the fuel prices are going, people are looking at all means to reduce running costs.

prakasse · 27th March 2007, 19:36

Wagon R duo is a huge hit and has waiting period of 1 month. Also its eco friendly with less pollution.

Eddy · 4th May 2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by navdeep

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) today announced plans to roll out a CNG version of its bread-and-butter hatchback Santro by the end of 2007 or early 2008.

Story : BS Online News

I was excited about the talk of a CNG Santro launch sometime soon.

However, there has been no reliable source of information on the plans to launch it (if any) and the dates. Recently when HMIL MD was in Chennai for the Getz launch, there was a talk of the CNG santro ( from what I have read in the media ). The dates mentioned were as early as two months from now ( Hyundai Motor to launch Santro's CNG version ) and as late as early 2008( Santro CNG version by 2008)

These are two very contrasting timelines.

I wrote to the PR email Id mentioned on HML website and they gave me a one liner --
----------------------
Hi Aditya,

Our MD mentioned the timeline of about 2-3 months from now.

Regards
Naina
--------------------------------------

Anyone has any updates on this ?

Mpower · 4th May 2007, 18:54

I wonder what logic drove them to CNG as opposed to LPG that the WagonR is using.

26th March 2007, 18:34	#1 (permalink)
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SomeWhere in India.. Posts: 872	Hyundai India to launch CNG Santro Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) today announced plans to roll out a CNG version of its bread-and-butter hatchback Santro by the end of 2007 or early 2008. The car, with a factory-fitted CNG kit and the option of a second fuel (petrol), would be manufactured at the company's existing plant here, H S Lheem, managing director, HMIL, told reporters at the Chennai Port today after flagging-off the first shipment of Getz Prime to the European market. Maruti Udyog had, last year, introduced the WagonR duo, which could run on both LPG as well as petrol. The CNG version of Santro would be a bi-fuel car, Lheem said, adding that a new small car was also on the anvil from HMIL in the last quarter of this year. On exports of Getz Prime, he said this is the third car after Santro (Atoz Prime) and Accent to be exported from India to the European market. Getz Prime, 4,000 units of which were shipped to Germany today, would soon be launched in India too, he added. HMIL expects to ship 40,000 units of the car in the current fiscal, and increase the exports to 1,00,000 units by 2008. He also said Hyundai would invest an additional Rs 4,000 crore in India by 2010. The current level of investment of the Korean car major was about Rs 3,500 crore, a company official said. Story : BS Online News __________________ eXpect the uneXpected \| Diesel For Men

26th March 2007, 18:46	#2 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,556 View My Garage	Whats taking them 1.5 years to release an alternate fuel version? The spaceage technology required to manufacture LPG kits? __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

26th March 2007, 19:37	#5 (permalink)
pathfinder Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20	It would be interesting to see the pricing on this Satro, let's see if they have strategized to eat up the Wagon-R duo market... Hyundai has always read the market well as far as the small cars are concerned. __________________ Buckle up... it's like holding hands with your car. - Hyundai Accent GLS - Maruti 800

27th March 2007, 06:36	#6 (permalink)
mithun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	Why should they want to wait s00oo00oo long to introduce a CNG/LPG version ??? It's not a mission critical job.... The CNG/LPG cars have already proved their mettle on the Indian roads !!! __________________ Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams dry, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.

27th March 2007, 09:40	#7 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,190 View My Garage	Well, the good thing is that its here. And the competitive hatch just got even more so. Despite its decade plus age, the Santro is undoubtedly one of the best hatches in its segment. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: (Gur)Gaon Posts: 1,891 View My Garage	What is taking so long for them to introduce the CNG version? GM(with Optra) and TATA (with Xeta) already done that without any fuss.

27th March 2007, 10:59	#10 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore - Back To ChaoS Posts: 2,262 View My Garage	With CNG not commonly available in the South, these may be aimed more at the northern regions. __________________ "Wise are they who invested in a diesel powered automobile" - Benny

27th March 2007, 11:14	#11 (permalink)
SuperSyn BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: India Posts: 242	I personally do not see the attraction of CNG/LPG cars. But Hyundai must have done their math, there must be a market, and now they are moving to have a presence.

27th March 2007, 11:19	#12 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore - Back To ChaoS Posts: 2,262 View My Garage	@SuperSyn : If u think there's no sway towards LPG, you are definitely missing out on something. Maruti wouldnt have launched the Duo if they thought there was no market it catered to. Also, the various other manufacturers who have launched alternative fuel vehicles too have been listed above. With the way the fuel prices are going, people are looking at all means to reduce running costs. __________________ "Wise are they who invested in a diesel powered automobile" - Benny

27th March 2007, 19:36	#13 (permalink)
prakasse Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 20	Wagon R duo is a huge hit and has waiting period of 1 month. Also its eco friendly with less pollution.

4th May 2007, 18:54	#15 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,668 View My Garage	I wonder what logic drove them to CNG as opposed to LPG that the WagonR is using. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

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