Santro Insurance

The Hyundai Santro has had a phenomenal run in the Indian car market. Since its introduction 22 years ago, the car has consistently held its place as the most preferred hatchback with its performance and durability. The affordable Santro has gone through multiple facelifts and upgrades, with the most recent one being in 2018.

The newest version of the Santro has been repositioned as a smart family car. It is available in both petrol and CNG variants in a total of 11 different models, including options for manual as well as automatic transmission. The car is available in seven distinct colours - Titan Grey, Fiery Red, Alpha Blue, Polar White, Imperial Beige, Typhoon Silver, and Diana Green. The price starts at Rs 4.63 lakh and goes up to Rs 6 lakh

The all-new Santro has been designed for the entire family's utility, delivering the best of comfort and convenience. The exteriors are characterised with dynamic Z-shaped lines for a modern design and a confident stance. Swept-back headlamps deliver a sporty look, and the cascade design front grille affords a premium feel.

The interior design also contributes to a spacious and comfortable feeling. It offers keyless entry, steering-mounted audio, and Bluetooth controls with voice recognition. The unique centre fascia has a 17.64 cm touchscreen AV system equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also boasts of the first-in-class rear AC vents with the new Eco Coating Technology for fresher air circulation. Other features include electrically adjustable ORVMs, driver seat belt reminder and power windows.

When it comes to safety and durability, purchasing a Santro might be a wise choice. The body of the car is made with high strength steel and comes equipped with rear parking sensors and rear camera with display aids on the multimedia unit. It is also equipped with speed-sensing automatic door locking and pretensioner seatbelts that offer minimal movement in the event of an accident.

On the performance front, the new Santro is equipped with a 1.1L 4 Cylinder Epsilon MPi engine that is BS6 compliant and available in petrol and CNG options. The 1086cc engine delivers a maximum power of 69ps at 5500 rpm. While the automatic and the five-speed manual variants deliver a mileage of 20 kmpl, the CNG version delivers a healthy 30 kmpl.

To get a ballpark figure for the Santro car insurance price, speak to your local Hyundai Motor Plaza dealership and get an estimate on the IDV of the Santro model you are interested in. You can then use the Hyundai insurance premium calculator on Tata AIG’s website to calculate the premium of your Hyundai car insurance online. The calculator allows you to adjust the premium cost basis the loan amount and tenure. Select a monthly EMI amount basis your budget and factor the Hyundai car insurance cost in the total purchase cost of your new Santro.

Whether you are looking to buy a new car or get a Hyundai car insurance renewal, Tata AIG offers a comprehensive third-party and own damage cover for your Santro. You can also choose from 13 different value-added add-on covers such as personal accident cover, depreciation reimbursement, return to invoice cover, etc. that help you maintain your car as good as new, even if you get in an unfortunate accident. TATA AIG also offers a no-claim bonus (NCB) as a discount on your Hyundai insurance premium for every claim-free year, making your premiums cheaper as the years go by.

The registration charges are calculated as a percentage based on the IDV of the Santro and the fuel type. It can vary from state to state. Each state has different rules and fees for vehicle registration, but the fee usually ranges from 4% to 13% (GST and cess may be extra) of the IDV for the Santro’s price bracket. Before you finalise the sale, make it a point to ask your dealer about the registration and road tax charges applicable to your vehicle.

Santro has redefined how we look at hatchback cars. Here are some other cars you can look at in the same category:

• Hyundai Grand i10
• Renault Kwid
• Tata Altroz
• Maruti Suzuki Swift
• Tata Tiago
• Maruti Wagon R
• Maruti Celerio

The tall-boy Santro is an all-round performer in the hatchback segment. It is fuel-efficient and comes with a Santro First Care warranty valid for three years or 1,00,000 kilometres. In addition, Hyundai has a wide service network across India, with over 1300 service points. The Santro is a well-rounded car that is affordably priced and makes for a great four-wheeler option, whether you are in a metro or a small town.

When choosing your car, make sure you go through all the variants to understand the best Santro model for you. Also, make sure you #ThinkAhead and purchase the best Santro insurance so that you and your family are always protected on the roads.