Hyundai Exter Launched – Everything You Must Know

Hyundai Exter is the first-ever micro-SUV from the South Korean carmaker and is at loggerheads with the Tata Punch and Citroen C3

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the largest exporter of cars since inception, has marked its entry into the micro-SUV segment with the launch of the Hyundai Exter. The new model, which goes on to rival the likes of Tata Punch and Citroen C3, is available at a starting price of Rs 5.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). In the words of the carmaker, the Hyundai Exter personifies the qualities of India’s Gen MZ customers who are ‘fueled by the adrenaline of wanderlust and exploration.’

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Design and Styling

In a manner typical of micro-SUVs, the Exter has compact footprint whilst featuring bold, SUV-like look. The aesthetics of the new model are governed by the carmaker’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design theme that impresses with its boldness and striking appearance. The front-end features a somewhat new interpretation of the parametric grille, while the sleek hood-level DRLs incorporate ‘H’ signature for a distinctly unique look. The side profile, at the risk of being a bit slab-sided, has a typical SUVish look. The large DLO, trendy alloy wheels and roof rails complete the look. The rear-end features a chunky skid plate and LED taillamps with the ‘H’ signature. As per the carmaker, the Exter is developed on the tenets of five key pillars:

Energetic exterior
Xtra spacious & comfortable interior
Technologically advanced
Enthusiastic & eco-friendly powertrain
Robust & reliable safety

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Hyundai Exter Gets Multiple Segment-First and Segment-Best Features

Hyundai Exter, typical to most Hyundai models, comes brimming with several first-in-segment and best-in-segment features. The long list of equipment not only enhances the value proposition but even ensures a high user experience. The highlights of the features list include – .

Smart Electric Sunroof (1st in Segment)
Wireless Smartphone Charger (1st in segment)
Type C USB Fast Charger (Best-in-Segment)
Cruise Control
Footwell Lighting (1st in Segment)
Rear AC Vents with Power Outlet (1st in Segment)
Smart Key with Push Button Start
Paddle Shifters (1st in segment)
Cooled Glove Box
Home to Car (H2C) (1st in Segment)
Bluelink connected car technology (Best in Segment)

Safety Features

Hyundai Exter has a strong body structure with extensive application of AHSS & HSS (Advanced High Strength Steel & High Strength Steel) that ensures a high durability, high rigidity and low NVH. The strong body structure is complemented by several standard safety features that ensure a high crash protection in an unfortunate event of a crash. The list of safety features include –

Standard 6 Airbags (Best in Segment)
Electronic Stability Control* (ESC) (1st in Segment)
Vehicle stability management* (VSM) (1st in Segment)
Hill assist control* (HAC) (1st in Segment)
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system) with EBD
Burglar alarm (1st in Segment)
Tyre pressure monitoring system (highline)
Parking assist (Rear) – Camera with display on audio
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp escort function
Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)
Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)
Rear defogger
Day & Night IRVN
Emergency Stop Signal
Keyless Entry

Hyundai Exter Specifications

Hyundai Exter is currently available with a 1.2-litre engine that is on sale in Petrol and Petrol+CNG formats. Additionally, the petrol mill can be bought with an AMT. Both the engines are E20-ready. Here’s a look at the specifications

Powertrain	1.2 l Kappa Petrol	1.2 l Kappa Petrol	1.2 l Bi-fuel Kappa Petrol
[MT]	[AMT]	with CNG engine [MT]


Maximum Power	61 kW (83 PS)	61 kW (83 PS)	50.5 kW (69 PS)

Maximum Torque	113.8 Nm (11.6	113.8 Nm (11.6	95.2 Nm (9.7 kgm)
kgm)	kgm)


Fuel Efficiency	19.4 km/I*	19.2 km/I*	27.1 km/kg*

*As per ARAI

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Colours

Hyundai EXTER is on sale in 6 Monotone and 3 Dual tone exterior colour options. There are 4 new additions to the colour palette – Cosmic Blue, Ranger Khaki, Cosmic Blue with Abyss Black Roof, and Ranger Khaki with Abyss Black Roof. The interior colour options include – Light Sage, Cosmic blue, and Silver.

Hyundai Exter Price

The new micro SUV has gone on sale at an introductory price of Rs 5.99 lakh onwards (ex-showroom). This makes the base Exter priced very close to the base Punch while being Rs 20,000 cheaper than the entry-level Citroen C3. Priced of the Tata Punch start at Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile the Citroen C3 costs Rs 6.16 lakh onwards (ex-showroom).

EX – Rs 5,99,900 (manual)
S – Rs 7,26,990 (manual)
SX – Rs 7,99,990 (manual)
SX(O) – Rs 8,63,990 (manual)
SX(O) Connect – Rs 9,31,990 (manual)

Prices of AMT variants start at Rs 7,97 lakh, while CNG variants start at Rs 8,24 lakh.

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