Hyundai Exter is the Tata Punch-rivalling micro SUV that is the latest entrant into our market from the second-largest carmaker in the country.
This drag race between Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch bears some shocking results. Hyundai has made a significant impact on the Indian market with its latest offering, the Exter. This vehicle stands out with a range of innovative features exclusive to its segment, a comprehensive set of standard safety features, a striking design, and competitive pricing. Meanwhile, the Tata Punch has enjoyed immense popularity and remarkable sales figures since its introduction. It has established itself as the leading choice in the micro SUV segment, which, until recently, had limited competition with only the Maruti Ignis and Citroen C3 as its main contenders.
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Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch Drag Race
The video has been uploaded by Her Garage on YouTube. The prominent YouTuber decided to have a direct competition between the two micro SUVs. She sits in the Exter along with her colleague while their friend takes the Punch. To keep this competition fair, they choose the AMT versions of both cars. Also, during the course of the race, the AC is switched on while the traction is switched off and both cars are in their normal drive modes. On the count of three, both drivers put their feet on the accelerator. The Exter emerged as the clear victor at the end of the first round.
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Interestingly, a similar pattern repeats for the subsequent rounds. In each of these rounds, the Punch barely comes close to overtaking the Exter. Somehow, the latter always managed to stay ahead quite convincingly. In one of the rounds, the team decided to use the manual mode of the AMT transmission and even tried turning off the AC. While all these parameters changed, the result did not. Finally, to maintain the consistency of the results, they even decided to swap the drivers. Note that they had two people during the race in Exter while the Punch had just one. At the end of this video, the Exter emerges as an undisputed winner.
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Specs Comparison
The Hyundai Exter offers customers a choice between two powertrain options. The first is a 1.2-litre petrol engine, which produces a peak power of 83 PS and torque of 113.8 Nm. The second option is a 1.2-litre bi-fuel engine that combines petrol and CNG, delivering a peak power of 69 PS and torque of 95.2 Nm. The former can be paired with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or an AMT gearbox while the latter can just be had with a manual gearbox. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Exter is rated at 19.2 km/l. The ex-showroom prices range from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. On the other hand, the Tata Punch is equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates a peak power of 88 PS and torque of 115 Nm. It boasts an impressive mileage of 20.09 km/l. The ex-showroom prices for the Punch range from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9.52 lakh.
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