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Gross frontal area: 2,30 m 2 Weight: 907 kg Drag coefficient: 0,33 Seating: 4/5
more substantial-feeling new HYUNDAI ATOS Headroom/kneeroom:
Atos arrives boasting standard 1,1 MOTION Headroom: 905 mm/632 mm
849 mm
ABS-assisted brakes – capable of 184/792 L
an average 3,16-second tested 1 828 mm
emergency stopping time – as 1 560 mm
well as dual front airbags. While 78 39% 751mm
neither the updated Go and Kwid /100 61% 165 mm
has undergone fresh Global NCAP 2 400mm
3 610 mm
crash testing (the previous Go+
lists a one-star driver and two- Built in India Width (excl. mirrors): 1 782 mm Track front/rear: 1 465/1 481 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 0 kg
star passenger rating; the Kwid
SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED
offers a solitary star for both), the
Hyundai boasts a slightly more ENGINE
100 200 210 5th
palatable two stars for both front Cylinders: four, inline, transverse 90 180 180 er 4th
and rear passenger protection. Fuel supply: multipoint electronic fuel 80 160 150 Max torque Max po
injection, petrol 70 140 3rd
The inclusion of Isofix points is 60 120 120
Bore/stroke: 67,0/77,0 mm 50 Torque 100
also a step in the right direction. Cubic capacity: 1 086 cm 3 40 80 90 2nd
Compression ratio: 10,1 to 1 30 Power 60 60 1st
20
40
30
TEST SUMMARY Valvegear: s-o-h-c, two valves per kW 20 km/h
10
N.m
A more complete package than its cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Revs per minute (x 1 000) Revs per minute (x 1 000)
forebear, the role of the Atos with-
ENGINE OUTPUT
in Hyundai’s greater portfolio re- Oil filter: R120,50 Air filter: R220,55 Left headlamp: R4 651,10
Max power ISO: 50 kW
PARTS
mains unchanged. Besides provid- Power peak/Red line: 5 500/6 500 r/min PRICES* Left rear tyre: R748,00 Windscreen: R5 240,64 Brake pads
ing a compelling entry point (with Max torque: 99 N.m (front set): R1 384,00 Cambelt (incl. tensioner): R2 403,46
the Grand i10 positioned just above Torque peak: 2 800 r/min Total parts basket: R14 768,25
it) into this successful Korean
TRANSMISSION TEST RESULTS
brand, the Atos package has prov- Type: five-speed manual
en quite the segment disrupter 1st gear/2nd gear: 3,55/1,89 to 1 Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 27 °C/1 009 hPa Test car’s odometer: 1 865 km
over the years. While the original 3rd gear/4th gear: 1,24/0,91 to 1 BRAKING TEST
model offered us a refreshing taste Top gear: 0,74 to 1 TOP SPEED
Reverse gear: 3,63 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 155 km/h Best/worst stop: 2,90/3,41
of clever packaging and a relatively Average of 10 stops/rating: 3,16/good
Final drive: 4,44 to 1
solid build quality compared to Drive wheels: front SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed) Average stopping distance: 42,97 m
the Fiat Uno, and the later updated Driver aids: none 10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
60 80 100 120
version tempted more than 45 000 58 77 97 117 FUEL CONSUMPTION
South African buyers away from BRAKES
Front: 241 mm ventilated discs Odometer error: 2,48% under Fuel tank: 35 L
the establishment, the smallest Estimated tank range (fuel index): 512 km
Rear: 180 mm drums
Hyundai has a habit of popping up Hydraulics: ABS with EBD ACCELERATION (sec) Taxable CO rating: 127 g/km
2
at just the right time. Manufacturer’s figure
Despite our misgivings about WHEELS AND TYRES 0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 5,70
22,10
35,31
5,94
9,49
14,50
Tyre make: Hankook Kinergy ECO
safety including structural integri- L/100 km
Tyre size (f/r): 165/70 R14
ty, the success enjoyed by the Kwid
Spare – type and location: full-size steel, OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec)
and Go proves how eager cash- under boot board CAR fuel index
strapped consumers are to enjoy 3rd 4th Top 6,84
L/100 km
the freedom of mobility afforded by STEERING 40-60 5,69 6,94 9,19
Type: rack and pinion, 60-80 5,61 6,64 9,04
personal transport. The arrival of Fuel route
electric power assist 80-100 6,17 7,36 9,59
the refined Atos, at a price aimed Lock to lock: 3,4 turns 100-120 8,73 8,80 12,79 5,30
L/100 km
squarely at those two, should be Turning circle diameter: 10,2 m 120-140 - 12,88 18,55
seen as a breath of fresh air.
Backed by a big dealership SUSPENSION Power/mass: 55 W/kg Power/litre: 46 kW/litre PERFORMANCE
Front: independent, MacPherson struts, Torque/litre: 91 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 42 dBA
network and steady resale values, FACTORS
coil springs, anti-roll bar Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 3 673 r/min
a seven-year/200 000 km warranty Rear: torsion beam, coil springs
(including two years’ drivetrain cov-
Airbags: front Air-con: manual Audio system: radio/aux-in/USB/
er but excluding some components) WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS FEATURES Bluetooth/smartphone mirroring Cruise control: no Sat-nav: no
and a service plan to cover the first 7-year/200 000 km warranty (see copy) CHECKLIST Park assist: no Windows: electric front Trip computer: standard
1-year/15 000 km service plan
scheduled visit to the workshop, Driver seat adjust: manual Folding rear seat: standard Upholstery:
Service every 15 000 km cloth Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering adjust: no Steering audio controls:
the arrival of the new Atos should
standard Tyre sensors: no Wipers auto-on: no Headlamps auto-on: no Head-up
make for interesting voting for our
display: no
2020 Top 12 Best Buys awards come
the April issue. *Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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