Hyundai plans to introduce diesel Santro

The Indian subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai plans to introduce a diesel engine version of its flagship car Santro, its managing director J.I. Kim said. The 1.1-litre engine which would be based on common rail diesel injection (Crdi) technology was currently being developed by Hyundai Motor’s subsidiary in Korea, Kia Motors, and is expected to be commercially launched by 2005, Kim said. “Previously, we had dropped the idea of developing a 1.1-litre crdi engine for the Santro. But, now it has been revived”, he said in an interview.