Hyundai Atos

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Amica / Atoz (UK) Hyundai Atos Prime Hyundai Atoz Hyundai Santro Xing (India) Dodge Atos (Mexico) Inokom Atos (Malaysia) Inokom Atos Prima (Malaysia) Kia Visto (South Korea)
Production	1997–2011
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Bekasi, Indonesia Malaysia Campeche, Mexico (Bering Company)
Successor	Hyundai i10
Class	City car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.0/1.1L I4, Type G4HC/G4HG
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	3,495 mm (137.6 in)
Width	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height	1,580 mm (62.2 in)

The Hyundai Atos (also known as Atoz, Amica and Santro Xing) is a city car produced by Hyundai. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight-4 engine. The mkII version comes with a 1086 cc G4HG engine.

While most markets have phased out this model in favour of the new Hyundai i10, it is still being manufactured in India, where it is marketed below the i10.

Contents  [hide] 1 Other names 2 Specifications 3 1st generation (1997–2000) 4 1st generation facelift (2000–2003) 5 2nd generation (2003–2011) 6 Atos EV 7 Awards 8 References 9 External links 9.1 Official sites

[edit]Other names

The Atos Prime is marketed as the:

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

The original Atos was sold under the Hyundai brand but rebadged as the Atoz (or "AtoZ") in some markets, including the United Kingdom. The Hyundai Santro is a rebadged version of the city car Hyundai Atos sold in some Asian markets.

India

Hyundai entered the Indian market through the Santro whose main rival at that time was the popular Maruti Suzuki Zen. The company signed a contract with Bollywood actorShahrukh 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 isSuzuki Wagon R and Maruti Zen Estilo.

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

Pakistan

The Santro was launched in Pakistan in 2000. As of December 2009, Pakistan is the only country where the first generation Atos is still being sold and the model has received no upgrades.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, Hyundai Atos is locally assembled by Inokom carrying the badge Inokom Atos. The Inokom Atos Prima was later introduced in 2006 which has the new Atos Prime front while maintaining the original Atos rear.

[edit]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: 3,495 mm (137.6 in)
• Width: 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
• Height: 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,380 mm (93.7 in)
• Unladen weight: 847 kg (1,867 lb)

Technical data

• Fuel Delivery: Multi-Point Injection
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Engine size & layout: 999 cc, I4, 12 valves
• Peak Power: 40 kW (54.4 PS; 53.6 bhp)
• Peak Torque: 82 N·m (60 lb·ft)
• 0-60 mph (96 km/h): 14.6 s
• Top Speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
• Fuel economy: 6.4 L/100 km (44 mpg_-imp; 37 mpg_-US)
• Emissions: 151 g CO2/km, other emissions below Euro III standard.^[1]

[edit]1st generation (1997–2000)

Front view   Rear view