Hyundai Atos

The Hyundai Atos (Amica in the UK, Santro in India) is a city car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Hyundai Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight 4 engine. The mkII version comes with a 1086cc G4HG engine.

Specifications

Figures as listed for the 2000-2003, 5 door, 1.0i model with GSi trim as sold in the UK (as the Amica), with standard options.

Dimensions

• Length: 3495 mm
• Width: 1495 mm
• Height: 1580 mm
• Wheelbase: 2380 mm
• Unladen weight: 847 kg

Technical data

• Fuel Delivery: Multi-Point Injection
• Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
• Engine size & layout: 999 cc, 4 cylinders, 12 valves
• Peak Power: 40kW (55 bhp)
• Peak Torque: 82 Nm (60 lb-ft)
• 0-60 mph (96 km/h): 14.6 s
• Top Speed: 142 km/h (88 mph)
• Fuel economy: 6.4L/100km (44 UK MPG / 35 US)
• Emissions: 151g CO2/km, other emissions below Euro III standard.

(Adapted from listing available at )

Other names

The Atos Prime is marketed as the

• Hyundai Amica in the United Kingdom
• Dodge Atos in Mexico
• Kia Visto in Indonesia and South Korea
• Hyundai Santro in India and Pakistan

. The original Atos was sold under the Hyundai brand but rebadged as the Atoz (or "AtoZ") in some markets, including the United Kingdom.

Hyundai entered the Indian market through the Santro whose main rival at that time was the popular Maruti Suzuki Zen. The company got actor Shah Rukh Khan to endorse the Santro and although the radical styling was not accepted by everyone, the car was an instant hit. It is still undergoing number of improvements and face lifts to suit the Indian customers. The main rival of santro in the current market is Suzuki Wagon R and Maruti Zen Estilo.

In 2003, older models were replaced by the second generation Atos Prime as Santro Xing which is also very popular in India.