KATHMANDU, Feb. 16 -- Laxmi Group has brought back Hyundai Santro cars in the Nepali market, by launching four variants of the once popular model, in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Speaking to Republica, Avashish Ojha, marketing executive of the Group, said: "We are hoping for a very good sales number and looking to make the newly launched model a segment leaders in the Nepali market."

The company said the new model would pose a serious competition to the Maruti Suzuki's Celerio - a major contender in the segment - by targeting first-time car buyers of the age group 28-40 years.

"The market segment is dominated by Celerio at the moment, and we are looking to change the scenario. The company is also further bolstered by the legacy of Santro.

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