Hyundai has just launched the Exter, its smallest and most affordable SUV, for an introductory price range of Rs 6 lakh-10 lakh. The Exter is based on the same platform as the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, but it gets a different design. It features Hyundai’s parametric design in the grille, C-pillar and tail-gate, and gets an H-pattern signature for the lights. Let’s take a closer look at what features are offered with each trim.
Hyundai Exter powertrains
The Exter comes in five trims – EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect. All get the same 83hp, 114Nm, 1.2-litre petrol engine as its hatchback and sedan siblings, and it is mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. Unlike the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, the AMT on the Exter is available on all but the base trim.
Hyundai is also offering a factory-fitted CNG kit on the Exter, producing 69hp and 95.2Nm of torque. In CNG-spec, it only gets the manual gearbox and is available on S and SX trims.
Following is the list of features you get on the Exter’s trims.
Hyundai Exter EX (Rs 6.00 lakh)
Engine - 1.2 petrol-MT
- Six airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Central locking
- Keyless entry
- 3-point seat belts for all seats
- Seat belt reminders
- LED tail-lamps
- Body-coloured bumpers
- Digital instruments cluster with 4.2-inch MID
- Multiple regional UI languages
- Front power windows
- Adjustable rear headrests
- Manual AC
- Driver seat height adjustment
- Rear parking sensors
- Electronic stability control (EX (O) only)
- Hill start assist (EX (O) only)
- Vehicle stability management (EX (O) only)
Hyundai Exter S (Rs 7.27 lakh-8.24 lakh)
Engine - 1.2 petrol MT/ AMT; 1.2 CNG MT
In addition to EX
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- Voice recognition
- Four speakers
- Steering mounted controls
- Rear AC vents
- Rear power windows
- Electrically adjustable wing mirrors
- USB Type C port (front)
- Rear parcel tray
- Day/ night IRVM
- Wheel covers for 14-inch steel wheels
- Electric folding wing mirrors (AMT only)
Hyundai Exter SX (Rs 8.00 lakh-8.97 lakh)
Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/AMT; 1.2 CNG MT
In addition to S
- Rear parking camera
- Rear defogger
- Isofix mounts
- Projector headlamps
- 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Shark fin antenna
- Sunroof
- Paddle shifters (AMT only)
- Cruise control (petrol only)
Hyundai Exter SX (O) (Rs 8.64 lakh-9.32 lakh)
Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/AMT
In addition to SX
- Automatic headlamps
- Footwell lighting
- Smart key for keyless entry
- Keyless go
- Wireless charger
- 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear lever
- Cooled glove box
- Rear wiper and washer
- Luggage lamp
Hyundai Exter SX (O) Connect (Rs 9.32 lakh-10.00 lakh)
Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/ AMT
In addition to SX
- Dashcam
- Front and rear mudguard
- 8-inch touchscreen with bluelink
- Ambient sounds of nature
- Home to car link with Alexa
- OTA updates for map and infotainment
Hyundai Exter rivals
The Hyundai Exter rivals Tata Punch (Rs 6.00 lakh-9.42 lakh), Citroen C3 (Rs 6.16 lakh-8.92 lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Ignis (Rs 5.84 lakh-8.16 lakh) in the sub-compact SUV segment.
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