Hyundai launches new CNG Santro !!!

theMAG · 4th July 2007, 23:36

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Originally Posted by GTO

... Hyundai used to be a fast mover during the early days.

Two words: BVR Subbu

caliper · 5th July 2007, 00:26

This is great! I think it will help to decrease pollution and energy woes.

I hope this is the beginning of a new trend and that factory fitted CNG/LPG or warranty support for use of bio-diesel becomes standard in India.

rks · 5th July 2007, 00:37

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

A few good things:
[...]
2. The kits are being retrofitted by a expert Korean company with same warranty as petrol.

Not so good things:
[...]
2. 12 kg tank capacity. More visits to the pump.

And what would the kit itself weigh, in addition to the 12 kg of CNG that we fill up? I suspect that if this kit is retrofitted to my old Santro (assuming it is possible), the performance of the car even with the petrol option will come down due to increased weight. And CNG is not widely available either in Mumbai or Pune.

rubin2006 · 5th July 2007, 02:42

yeah it will sure boost sales and it will be good for people who drive a lot expect it to do 20 kms per Kg of gas with AC on than will be really cheap

Mpower · 5th July 2007, 03:52

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Originally Posted by GTO

We have seen the magic effect of the a factory fit CNG on the WagonR.....I say this is only going to boost the Santro big time.

Thats LPG. I wonder how hard it can be for an OEM to offer both LPG and CNG. At least 80% of the hardware can be common between the two. This one seems like a New Delhi special.

shobhit15 · 5th July 2007, 11:00

The company has introduced four variants of CNG Santro -- XK (non A/c), XL, XO and AT (automatic transmission).

No disclosure about the prices of the variants except XK.

DCEite · 5th July 2007, 11:04

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Originally Posted by shobhit15

No disclosure about the prices of the variants except XK.

I guess the price difference between two consecutive models of both Petrol and CNG would be the same, so its easy to guess the prices of all CNG variants.

horsepower · 5th July 2007, 13:02

Guys, the CNG kit is from Minda, and will be fitted at the dealers end. The car comes with 2 yrs unlimited Mileage warranty which can be extended.

tushar79 · 7th July 2007, 11:04

Hyundai launches CNG Santro

Hyundai Motor India on 4 July launched alternate fuel variant of its flagship hatchback Santro-CNG at a starting price of Rs3,25,361 (ex-showroom Delhi). [That's Rs59,631 more than the petrol variant]

The CNG powered Santro would be pitted against Maruti’s Wagon R LPG duo, which comes at a base price of Rs3.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The CNG kit would be retrofitted at the dealership level and the alternate fuel variant has been introduced only in Delhi. The company would source the CNG kits from auto components maker Minda Auto Gas.

The company has introduced four variants of CNG Santro -- XK (non A/c), XL, XO and AT (automatic transmission).

CNG Santro would also come with a two year, unlimited mileage warranty and the company would also offer an additional warranty for the same period on the CNG kit and fitment.

The CNG cylinder has a capacity of 12 kg and the running cost is estimated to be in the range of Re1 per kilometre.

http://www.livemint.com/2007/07/0417...NG-Santro.html

DCEite · 7th July 2007, 14:34

Note: Threads merged.

compenn · 7th July 2007, 15:00

The prices are available for all models on HMI website.

Welcome to Hyundai Motor :: Hyundai Santro

ankit.jhamb · 7th July 2007, 21:59

the cng kit uses all the boot space ......and still wagon r will have an advantage over the santro in terms of boot space

Tech · 26th August 2007, 01:33

Santro despite being one of the best small cars, still the Santro CNG thread did not have many posts. Seems like the CNG option was not welcomed by many. The boot space may be lost but price savings are going to be significant.

kjdesigns_2000 · 26th August 2007, 14:34

I had installed a 14 kg cylinder in my 2003 Santro ZIP in 2005. The best fuel efficiency i got from it was 0.65 Rs/KM. Normally it was 80-90 in peak summers. The boot was all gone but the spare wheel could be removed by double folding the rear seats. Only thing i noticed was that the rear suspension had been pressed a lot. But i came to notice it only when i uninstalled it before selling the car. Overall i feel its a nice option only if

1. You live in Delhi region.
2. You drive alone 80% of time.
3. You dont travel a lot (>50 kms) as otherwise youll have to stand at pumps for atleast 15-30 minutes daily

compenn · 27th August 2007, 00:05

Hyundai is giving a warranty of 2 years on CNG Santro but 3 years+1 year extended warranty on petrol model.

Isn't that strange?

5th July 2007, 00:26	#17
caliper BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 160 Thanked: 3 Times	This is great! I think it will help to decrease pollution and energy woes. I hope this is the beginning of a new trend and that factory fitted CNG/LPG or warranty support for use of bio-diesel becomes standard in India.
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5th July 2007, 02:42	#19
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	yeah it will sure boost sales and it will be good for people who drive a lot expect it to do 20 kms per Kg of gas with AC on than will be really cheap
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5th July 2007, 11:00	#21
shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 208 Thanked: 0 Times	The company has introduced four variants of CNG Santro -- XK (non A/c), XL, XO and AT (automatic transmission). No disclosure about the prices of the variants except XK.
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5th July 2007, 13:02	#23
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Guys, the CNG kit is from Minda, and will be fitted at the dealers end. The car comes with 2 yrs unlimited Mileage warranty which can be extended.
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7th July 2007, 11:04	#24
tushar79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times	CNG Santro launched Hyundai launches CNG Santro Hyundai Motor India on 4 July launched alternate fuel variant of its flagship hatchback Santro-CNG at a starting price of Rs3,25,361 (ex-showroom Delhi). [That's Rs59,631 more than the petrol variant] The CNG powered Santro would be pitted against Maruti’s Wagon R LPG duo, which comes at a base price of Rs3.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The CNG kit would be retrofitted at the dealership level and the alternate fuel variant has been introduced only in Delhi. The company would source the CNG kits from auto components maker Minda Auto Gas. The company has introduced four variants of CNG Santro -- XK (non A/c), XL, XO and AT (automatic transmission). CNG Santro would also come with a two year, unlimited mileage warranty and the company would also offer an additional warranty for the same period on the CNG kit and fitment. The CNG cylinder has a capacity of 12 kg and the running cost is estimated to be in the range of Re1 per kilometre. http://www.livemint.com/2007/07/0417...NG-Santro.html
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7th July 2007, 14:34	#25
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,552 Times	Note: Threads merged.
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7th July 2007, 15:00	#26
compenn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125 Thanked: 4 Times	The prices are available for all models on HMI website. Welcome to Hyundai Motor :: Hyundai Santro
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7th July 2007, 21:59	#27
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	the cng kit uses all the boot space ......and still wagon r will have an advantage over the santro in terms of boot space
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26th August 2007, 01:33	#28
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	Santro despite being one of the best small cars, still the Santro CNG thread did not have many posts. Seems like the CNG option was not welcomed by many. The boot space may be lost but price savings are going to be significant.
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26th August 2007, 14:34	#29
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 160 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I had installed a 14 kg cylinder in my 2003 Santro ZIP in 2005. The best fuel efficiency i got from it was 0.65 Rs/KM. Normally it was 80-90 in peak summers. The boot was all gone but the spare wheel could be removed by double folding the rear seats. Only thing i noticed was that the rear suspension had been pressed a lot. But i came to notice it only when i uninstalled it before selling the car. Overall i feel its a nice option only if 1. You live in Delhi region. 2. You drive alone 80% of time. 3. You dont travel a lot (>50 kms) as otherwise youll have to stand at pumps for atleast 15-30 minutes daily
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27th August 2007, 00:05	#30
compenn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125 Thanked: 4 Times	Hyundai is giving a warranty of 2 years on CNG Santro but 3 years+1 year extended warranty on petrol model. Isn't that strange?
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