This Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Ignis ownership review would clear a lot of doubts for a whole bunch of potential buyers. Hyundai has built a reputation for bringing the latest technology, user-friendly features, modern designs, a variety of powertrain choices, and competitive pricing to its entire product lineup. Notably, the Exter proudly offers a segment-first feature of 6 airbags across all variants. This aims at a high rating in the new Global NCAP test. On the other hand, the Ignis has been in the market for a long time now. Therefore, the ownership review of these two rivals would be quite interesting.
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Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Ignis Ownership Review
The video comes from Praveen Jaiswal on YouTube. It captures a conversation with the two owners of these cars. The Ignis owner sits inside the Exter. He is thoroughly impressed by the interior of the Exter. The seating position is quite comfortable, it offers a commanding view of the outside, space inside the cabin is quite decent, and the interiors of the crossover hatchback are attractive with a large combined touchscreen infotainment system and instrument cluster. This is normal since Hyundai is known for equipping its vehicles with the latest tech and convenience features.
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Then he drives the Exter for a short distance to analyse its driving mannerisms. The short trip included paved roads as well as a brief patch of uneven surfaces. He was impressed by the smoothness of the steering and the vehicle’s ability to absorb bumps. In fact, he mentions that this could be a great family vehicle for long-term usage. Lastly, he was a bit apprehensive about the crossover hatchback being a bit on the pricier side. Apart from that, he likes the Exter a lot and says that a lot of elements are better than the Ignis.
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Specs Comparison
The Hyundai Exter is available with two engine options – a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.2-litre bi-fuel engine capable of running on both petrol and CNG. The petrol engine delivers a power output of 83 PS and torque of 113.8 Nm. The bi-fuel engine offers slightly lower figures at 69 PS and 95.2 Nm of peak power and torque. The petrol engine can have either a 5-speed manual transmission or an AMT gearbox, providing flexibility for the buyers. The bi-fuel engine retails with a sole manual transmission option. Its prices range from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, ex-showroom.
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On the other hand, Maruti Ignis is fitted with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, boasting a strong output of 83 hp and 113 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is available with two transmission choices – a 5-speed manual transmission and an AMT transmission, offering flexibility to cater to various driving preferences. The prices of the Ignis range from Rs 5.84 lakh to Rs 8.16 lakh, ex-showroom.
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