Bubble Burst: Hyundai H800 not before 2012, says Hyundai

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Hyundai’s 800cc challenger to the Maruti Alto will see a launch only sometime in 2012. This is according to an unnamed Hyundai India official who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Economic Times. As per this official, Indian Auto Expo 2012 might be an ideal platform to launch this car. This latest development means that Maruti’s dominance of the Indian super mini market is set to continue unchallenged for some more time as other car manufacturers, like Hyundai, are sometime off before they can produce a super mini to rival the ultra successful Maruti Alto’s total dominance.

Meanwhile, the official also stated that the car will compete with the Maruti Alto, which more or less rules out a diesel variant considering the cost issues Hyundai has been having with it’s small capacity oil burners. While this could change in the future, we’re still skeptical about a Hyundai Super Mini featuring an oil burner. So, all we can do for now is keep our eyes peeled for any Hyundai H800 sightings that can be had in and around Hyundai India’s plant at Irungattukottai, off Chennai.

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June 23, 2010 | By Jay Prashanth · Tags: 2012 Auto Expo Hyundai H800, Auto Expo 2012 India, Hyundai H 800 Compact Model, Hyundai H800 Small Car

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One Response to “Bubble Burst: Hyundai H800 not before 2012, says Hyundai”

Thefundu on February 14th, 2011 11:42 pm

Maruti 800 has already declined so much and has got a boring image too. There is something fresh needed to put on its place and I think Hyundai guys are doing that. They are going to rule the road no doubt.

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