Hyundai Exter FAQs

The Exter is best suited to first-time SUV buyers, small families and city users looking for a compact SUV with low running costs, good visibility, plenty of features and the option of a factory-fitted CNG powertrain.

The Exter CNG manual (with dual tank setup) provides good value for money, so you can consider that.

The Exter’s mid-spec HX 4 and HX 4+ offer a good balance between features and price in the sub-compact SUV's line-up.

The Exter has a wheelbase of 2,450mm, if only 5mm longer than the Punch’s, resulting in a surprisingly spacious cabin.

Seat comfort is good, but those with larger body frames might find the front seats a bit small and lacking in support and bolstering. Its rear bench has a sloping seat base and coupled with reclined backrest, it makes for a rather comfortable experience.

The AMT is surprisingly smooth and the pause between gear shifts is shorter than most mass-market AMTs.

A sunroof is offered from the mid-spec HX 4+ variant onwards.

Exter's HX 6, HX 8 and HX 10 variants offer paddle shifters.

Save for the base-spec HX 2 trim, all other Exter variants come with an 8-inch touchscreen.

Only the Exter's HX 6, HX 8 and HX 10 variants come equipped with projector headlights.

During our tests, the pre-facelift Hyundai Exter petrol MT returned an average of 11.99kpl.

Considering the results of our real-world tests of the pre-facelift Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch, the latter is more fuel efficient with an average of 13.2kpl.

As per our tests, the Hyundai Exter returns 9.21kpl in city driving.

As per our tests, the Hyundai Exter returns 14.77kpl in highway driving.

Yes, the top-spec Hyundai Exter automatic costs Rs 14,000 less than the Tata Punch equivalent.

Yes, the base-spec Punch CNG manual is priced Rs 25,000 lower than the Hyundai Exter equivalent.

Yes. The factory-fitted dual-cylinder CNG system offers lower running costs while preserving more boot space than conventional single-cylinder CNG setups. It is a good choice for buyers with high monthly running or frequent city use.