<p>Hyundai has catered to all types of audiences with the introduction of both petrol and diesel engines. With much refinement, its 2nd generation 1.1 litre diesel engine performs quite well under city lights as well as a highway stroll now and then. At 72 PS on offer at 4000 rpm, power delivery however remains quite normal on paper but what impresses the most is the linear torque at 180 Nm under 1750-2500 rpm which makes Xcent nimble and easy to drive. The petrol motor on the other hand is the age old four cylinder Kappa 1.2 litre engine which generates a total of 83 PS at a higher 6000 rpm along with 113 Nm of peak torque at 4000 rpm. Apart from the usual 5 speed manual transmission, the Petrol unit also gets a 4 speed automatic variant which offers smooth gearshift without much lag. The suspension setup on the Xcent remains on the softer side with McPherson struts on the front and Torsion Beam axles on the rear generating a decent drive through potholes and broken roads. However, stability remains a concern when cruising on the highways as the steering is very light and lacks weight especially while cornering.

<br></p>