The Atos is the entry point to Hyundai's product range and, as such, the most affordable model on offer locally by the Korean automaker. At the time of writing this article, there are four derivatives on offer, however, all are powered by an identical 1.1-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine capable of 50 kW and 99 Nm of torque.
All four derivatives are sold with a 5-year / 150 000 km vehicle and a 7-year / 200 000 km drivetrain warranty which inspires confidence in the compact model. However, customers only get access to a 1-year / 15 000 km service plan as standard meaning that after that, it falls onto the owner to maintain and service the vehicle.
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Service parts
According to the 2021 AA Spare Parts Pricing guide that can be found here. Customers can expect to pay around the following amounts for the following service items.
| Air filter | from R270.23 |
| Oil filter | from R134.73 |
| Pollen filter | from R246.57 |
| Spark plugs set | from R1 056.76 |
| Wiper blades | from R367.10 |
| Brake pads front | from R1 547.42 |
| Brake pads rear | from R1 212.77 |
*Note that this pricing was sourced from the 2021 AA Spare Parts Pricing guide that can be found here, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
Maintenance parts
Maintenance parts are items that might not need as regular change as service parts, however, is integral to the efficient running of the vehicle.
| Cam Belt / Timing Chain | from R811.72 |
| Brake discs front | from R6 328.40 |
| Brake drums rear | from R4 945.76 |
| Front Shock absorber / Strut | from R3 860.62 |
| Rear Shock absorber / Strut | from R4 002.64 |
| Fan belt | from R531.55 |
*Note that this pricing was sourced from the 2021 AA Spare Parts Pricing guide that can be found here, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
Verdict
In the report, the Hyundai Atos is compared with some of its closest segment rivals. In this comparison, we can see that the servicing of the Hyundai Atos is priced well below what other manufacturers are asking for the same parts. However, the total for all the maintenance parts is the highest amongst its segment competitors, but not with too much. Thus it is safe to say that the Hyundai Atos is not that expensive to maintain, however, cheaper options in the segment do exist.
