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The Volkswagen T-Cross is also the automaker's first-ever small SUV and will be competing against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Renault Captur among others in the segment.

The design of the Maruti Suzuki Omni being a flat front lacks the structural integrity to conform to the new crash norms. It cannot be fitted with crumple zones to absorb the impact in case of a collision. Other products under scanner are the Eeco Van and the entry-level Alto 800 hatchback. Maruti Suzuki is maintaining that its team is working on their design and are trying to make sure the carscomply with the upcoming safety standards. "It is not that the Eeco and Alto 800 cannot be made ready to meet the safety standards. They will require extensive development and we are trying to ready them for the upcoming safety norms," added Bhargava.

The Korean carmaker is planning two new models which will be underpinned by an advanced version of the all-new K1 platform. The K1 platform has made its debut with the new Santro already. The first is the much anticipated subcompact SUV codenamed QX1. The second will be the next generation of the Grand i10 (globally the i10 with a shorter wheelbase).

One of the most important launches of the year, the all-new Hyundai Santro has been launched and the iconic hatchback is all set to take the Renault Kwid, Datsun GO, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Tata Tiago among others. With prices starting at Rs. 3.89 lakh, the new Santro is available across five variants, going all the way up to Rs. 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom) for the range-topping trim. With so many options, it's important that you choose the right the variant depending on your requirement. We break down each of the five variants of the 2018 Hyundai Santro and what they have to offer.

The Santro is available in five variants for the petrol manual i.e. D-Lite, Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. The CNG manual version and the petrol AMT version gets two variants each - the mid range Magna and the very well equipped Sportz. On the inside, the Santro gets a fair few first in class features like a 7-inch touchscreen that gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink and rear AC vents. But, as the title suggests, lets have a more in-depth look at the engine and gearbox that is offered on the new Santro.

Let's take a look at how the new 2018 Hyundai Santro stacks up against its competition in terms of price comparison. We have chosen the Santro's nearest rivals, the Renault Kwid 1-litre, Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the popular Tata Tiago.

Hyundai India has launched the all-new 2018 Hyundai Santro in India at a starting price of Rs 3.89 lakh. The new Hyundai Santro Prices for the petrol manual range from Rs 3.89-5.45 lakh while the ones for the petrol automatic AMT range from Rs 5.18-5.46 lakh.

The 2018 Hyundai Santro is made available in 5 variants and 7 colour options. The company is also providing the option of a factory fitted CNG unit.