Automobile manufacturer Hyundai Wednesday launched its entry-level compact sedan Xcent priced between Rs.4.66 lakh and Rs.7.38 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

“The Xcent is developed for the Indian families. Developed with the best of Hyundai Motor’s world class technologies, Xcent will create a new benchmark in terms of quality, design, space, features and driving pleasure in the compact sedan segment," said B.S. Seo, managing director and chief executive, Hyundai Motor India.

"We have invested extensive effort in competitively pricing Xcent to offer excellent value and to become the most loved and trusted brand in India.”

The company launched the entry-level compact sedan in two engine options of 1.1 litre advanced second generation U2 CRDi diesel and 1.2 litre Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine.

The second generation U2 CRDi diesel delivers a fuel mileage of 24.4 km per litre while the all-aluminium 1.2 litre Kappa petrol engine gives a mileage of 19.1 km per litre.

The petrol engine offers the choice of five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission.