Renowned cricketer and youth icon Hardik Pandya will be seen leading the brand campaign for the Tata Punch-rivalling Hyundai Exter
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country’s second-largest carmaker and largest exporter since inception, has announced cricketer-Hardik Pandya as the brand ambassador for Hyundai Exter. Pandya, who has been a renowned sportsman and a youth icon, will be seen leading the brand campaign for the carmaker’s first-ever micro-SUV. For the uninitiated, the Exter will launch next month and lock horns with the likes of Tata Punch and Citroen C3.
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Hardik Pandya: This SUV Fits Into My Style Perfectly
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai EXTER is an extraordinary SUV, it is entering the Indian market at time when style needs to be matched by substance, when value goes hand in hand with performance, thus giving consumers much more than they desire. To epitomize this symbolic image of Hyundai EXTER, we could think of none other than Hardik Pandya, who has emerged as one of India’s brightest stars in the recent history of the sport of cricket. Based on his great performances on the pitch as a leader and his great family values, we are confident that Hardik Pandya will amplify our brand campaign and help connect Hyundai EXTER to Gen MZ audiences.”
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hardik Pandya, said, “I am really excited to partner with Hyundai for their new and highly anticipated SUV – the Hyundai EXTER. I am very passionate about cars and this SUV fits into my style perfectly. It is spacious and stunning inside, dynamic on the outside and loaded with all that you need to venture outside. From its bold stance to its thrilling drive, this one is a real game changer. I am sure India will fall in love with the Hyundai EXTER.”
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Hyundai Exter Features and Specs
Hyundai Exter gets some remarkable safety features. It will have segment-first dual dashcam and standard 6 airbags across all variants. Other highlights of the equipment list include digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, ventilated seats, and a large infotainment screen with connectivity features. Some of the available images even reveal a single-pane electric sunroof and a dual-tone body paint. This means the Exter will soon become one of the most affordable cars in India to offer a sunroof.
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The upcoming SUV has two engine options that comply with the BS6 Phase-2 standards and support E20 blended fuel. The regular versions will have a 82 hp-115 Nm 1.2L VTVT 4-cylinder petrol engine. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT. Also, the micro SUV will be available with a CNG option right from its market launch. However, expectedly, the alternative fuel variant misses out on the AMT. The Tata Punch-rival could even receive a 1.0L 3-cylinder T-GDi turbo petrol engine at a later stage. The low-displacement turbo-petrol mill produces 99 hp of power and 172 Nm of torque.
