Hyundai Atos 2004–2005 car dimensions: 3565 mm long, 1525 mm wide and 1570 mm high. Unladen weight is 959 kg. Braked towing is 700 kg.
The cabin offers a high seating position with good all-round visibility for city driving. Standard equipment includes dual front airbags, ABS, power steering, central locking and front electric windows. Air conditioning is available as an option on the Comfort trim. The dashboard is simple with basic controls for the heater and optional radio/cassette. No advanced electronic driver aids or screens are fitted.
Boot space measures 263 litres with the rear seats in place. The 50/50 split-folding rear bench tumbles forward to create a flat load floor and 1084 litres of space.
Braked towing capacity is 700 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. Payload is 377 kg. The car is a light city hatch suited to light loads and short trips rather than heavy work.
The cabin feels tall and airy with high seating that gives a good view of the road. Cloth seats are simple and supportive enough for city trips. Front electric windows and power steering come standard on Comfort. Air conditioning is optional. The rear bench splits and folds to free up load space. Materials are basic hard plastics with tidy switchgear. It suits short urban runs better than long motorway hauls where noise rises.
Petrol 1.1 engine uses 5.9 l/100 km combined NEDC.
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating three stars.
Standard safety: driver and passenger airbags plus ABS.
3-year vehicle warranty, 6-year anti-perforation.
The 1.1-litre petrol engine returns a combined 5.9 l/100 km on the NEDC cycle with 7.4 l/100 km in town and 5.0 l/100 km on the highway. CO2 sits at 140 g/km and the car meets Euro 4. The 35-litre tank gives a practical range for daily use.
Hyundai schedules oil and filter changes every 15 000 km or once a year. Major items such as air filter, spark plugs and brake fluid follow at 30 000 km intervals. Timing belt inspection comes later in the schedule.
Safety kit on the Comfort grade includes dual front airbags, ABS and rear head restraints as standard. Side-impact door beams and crumple zones form part of the body structure. No ESP was offered. The model carries a three-star Euro NCAP adult rating from the generation test.
Ownership stays simple: light kerb weight, common parts and straightforward mechanical layout keep running costs low. Regular services and the long rust warranty help the car last in everyday city duty.
Length 3565 mm, Width 1525 mm, Height 1570 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (Atos 2004–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, ADAC Autokatalog manufacturer figures, Suspension from the Hyundai Motor India Santro Xing leaflet, publication 2P/San-P/007, Ground clearance and turning circle are not in the German manufacturer table.