Hyundai Santro Cons - Why You Should Not Buy
After a detailed analysis of the Hyundai Santro, we found some pros and cons of the car which are worth highlighting to a potential buyer. In this article, we will explain the shortcomings or problems of the Hyundai Santro which you might notice either during the pre-buying process or during the ownership of the car. We’ll highlight all the minor and major issues we found in the Santro. We hope this article educates you about the Santro and helps you make an informed buying decision.
No Standard Passenger Airbag & Poor NCAP Rating
Hyundai do not offer standard dual airbags with the Santro. All of its rivals now offer dual airbags as standard whereas the Santro has dual airbags only on the top variants. In addition to that, the Santro scored a poor 2-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test whereas its arch rival, the Tiago, scored 4 stars.
Priced Very Close To Wagon-R 1.2
Both the Santro and Wagon-R get 1.2L petrol engine options. However, the 1.2L engine of the Wagon-R offers more power and torque than the Santro’s 1.2L engine. Despite the power and torque deficit, the Santro is up close with the Wagon-R. It is also worth noting that the Wagon-R offers more space, power, better resale value and road presence.
Polarising Design and Flawed Ergonomics
The design of the Hyundai Santro may not go with every buyer’s preference. It gets a large grille and high-mounted fog lamps. It looks good overall but may take some time to grow upon you. The power window controls of the Santro are centrally-mounted, and will take some time to get used to.
Hyundai Santro Advantages
Those were some shortcomings of the Hyundai Santro and you may find that some of them are non-issues for you. However, the Hyundai Santro also has its upsides, which may outweigh the drawbacks. The Santro also offers some benefits which impressed us. For example, it offers a good set of features, refined petrol engine and satisfactory fuel economy. You can refer to the article below to learn more about the pros or advantages of the Hyundai Santro.
Also Read: Hyundai Santro Pros - Why You Should Buy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mahesh Yadav
Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.
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