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Hyundai Atos Prime 1.0 i (56 Hp)
Overall Rating
Hyundai Atos:
The Hyundai Atos is a city car that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1997 until 2014. It was also marketed under the Atoz, Amica and Santro model names. From 1999, the Atos with a different rear fascia and restyled rear side doors is marketed as the Atos Prime and in South Korea and Indonesia as the Kia Visto. It has been available only with a five-door hatchback body style.
It was replaced in most markets by the i10 in 2007, but production continued in India until late 2014. The Santro nameplate, used in India, was revived in October 2018. It was once again discontinued in 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Prime Overview:
Hyundai Atos (Prime). With 82 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 930 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.5 s). The top speed reaches 142 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Achieved a respectable 3-star rating for adult occupant protection in 2000 (for the broader Atos model), indicating adequate but not class-leading safety for its era.
1.0 i (56 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A basic engine offering minimal power, resulting in slow acceleration and best suited for low-speed urban driving.
Fuel Economy
Expected to be reasonable for city use, though likely not class-leading given its modest power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact size for city driving
- • Good interior space for its class (tallboy design)
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Simple, reliable mechanics
- • Easy to park
Cons:
- • Underpowered engines, especially automatics
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited highway performance
- • Unrefined ride quality
- • Dated interior design
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Atos: 1997 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Atos |
| Generation: | Prime |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 i (56 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 56 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 82 Nm @ 3100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Epsilon / G4HC [Same engine] More details about the engine Epsilon / G4HC |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 66 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 142 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.6 kg/Hp, 60.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.3 kg/Nm, 88.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 930 |
| Max. weight: | 1220 |
| Max load: | 290 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 890 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 219 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3495 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1495 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1580 mm [35mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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