Hyundai launched the Exter facelift in India with a slightly revised design, a new Navy and Grey cabin theme and some more modern-day features. Priced from Rs 5.80 lakh, the 2026 Exter is offered with Hyundai’s new variant nomenclature with an ‘HX’ prefix, like the Venue and Verna, in seven trims: HX2, HX3, HX4, HX4+, HX6, HX8, and HX10. If you are interested in the facelifted Exter, which variant should you choose? Let us find out.
Hyundai Exter facelift powertrain options and prices
Engine options include an 83hp 1.2-litre petrol and a 69hp CNG choice.
The Hyundai Exter facelift continues with the previous model’s 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83hp and 114Nm, along with a CNG option that puts out 69hp and 95Nm. The petrol engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), while the CNG is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Notably, the CNG variants come with factory-fitted dual cylinders that do not compromise boot space. For context, the petrol variants have a 391-litre boot space, which drops to 255 litres on the CNG variants.
Hyundai Exter facelift variant-wise colour options
Facelift adds new Golden Bronze, Titanium Black Matte colours.
*Ranger Khaki available with a dual-tone black roof option in HX6, HX10
Hyundai Exter facelift variant-wise features
HX2
Price: Rs 5.80 lakh-7 lakh.
Powertrains: 1.2P MT, 1.2CNG MT
- 6 airbags
- Halogen headlights
- LED tail-lights
- 15-inch steel wheels without covers
- Rear parking sensors
- ABS with EBD
- ESC
- Hill start assist
- ISOFIX child seat anchorages
- 3-point seat belts for all passengers with reminders
- All-black cabin theme
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Semi-digital driver’s display
- Manual AC
- Front power windows
- Driver seat height adjustment
- Adjustable rear headrests
- 12V power outlet for front passengers
HX3 (Features over HX2)
Price: Rs 6.24 lakh-7.44 lakh.
Powertrains: 1.2P MT, 1.2P AMT, 1.2CNG MT
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Front and rear speakers
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Steering wheel-mounted infotainment controls
- Type-C USB port for front passengers
- Rear parking camera with driver rearview monitor
- Day/night adjustable inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
- Roof-mounted antenna
- Navy and Grey interior theme
HX4 (Features over HX3)
Price: Rs 7.22 lakh-8.27 lakh.
Powertrains: 1.2P MT, 1.2CNG MT
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- LED DRLs
- 15-inch steel wheel with dual-tone covers
- Rear AC vents
- All power windows with driver side auto-down function
- Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
- Type-C USB ports for rear seat passengers
- Rear parcel tray (petrol only)
HX4+ (Features over HX4)
Price: Rs 8.06 lakh.
Powertrain: 1.2P AMT
- LED turn indicators on ORVMs
- Wheel arch cladding
- Single-pane sunroof
- Electrically folding ORVMs
HX6 (Features over HX4+)
Price: Rs 7.95 lakh-8.94 lakh.
Powertrains: 1.2P MT, 1.2P AMT, 1.2CNG MT
- Dashcam
- Rear defogger
- Projector halogen headlights
- Roof rails
- Roof-mounted spoiler (petrol only)
- Shark-fin antenna
- Paddle shifters (AMT only)
- Cruise control (petrol only)
- Automatic climate control
- Foldable driver-side centre armrest
HX8 (Features over HX6)
Price: Rs 8.36 lakh-9.41 lakh
Powertrains: 1.2P MT, 1.2P AMT, 1.2CNG MT
- Automatic headlights
- 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Footwell lighting
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever
- Wireless phone charger
- Cooled glovebox
- Rear wiper and washer
HX10 (Features over HX8)
Price: Rs 9.42 lakh.
Powertrain: 1.2P AMT
- Onboard navigation with OTA updates
- Connected car tech with roof-mounted buttons
- Metal pedals
Which Hyundai Exter facelift variant should you buy?
HX4, HX4+ good for budget buyers, HX8 recommended over HX10
The Exter’s mid-spec HX4 and HX4+ offer a good balance between features and price in the sub-compact SUV's line-up. The HX4 gets essential convenience features like an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless connectivity, rear AC vents, rear parking camera with sensors, and powered ORVMs. The HX4+ enhances this suite with a single-pane sunroof. However, if you want your Exter to be loaded with features, upgrading to the one-below-top HX8 trim is recommended. This trim offers all the amenities like auto headlights, automatic climate control, a sunroof, a wireless phone charger and leatherette-wrapped elements.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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