Hyundai Exter price, variants explained

Hyundai has just launched the Exter, its smallest and most affordable SUV, for an introductory price range of Rs 6 lakh-10 lakh. The Exter is based on the same platform as the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, but it gets a different design. It features Hyundai’s parametric design in the grille, C-pillar and tail-gate, and gets an H-pattern signature for the lights. Let’s take a closer look at what features are offered with each trim. 

Hyundai Exter powertrains

The Exter comes in five trims – EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect. All get the same 83hp, 114Nm, 1.2-litre petrol engine as its hatchback and sedan siblings, and it is mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. Unlike the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, the AMT on the Exter is available on all but the base trim. 

Hyundai is also offering a factory-fitted CNG kit on the Exter, producing 69hp and 95.2Nm of torque. In CNG-spec, it only gets the manual gearbox and is available on S and SX trims. 

Following is the list of features you get on the Exter’s trims. 

Hyundai Exter EX (Rs 6.00 lakh)

Engine - 1.2 petrol-MT

• Six airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Central locking
• Keyless entry
• 3-point seat belts for all seats
• Seat belt reminders
• LED tail-lamps
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Digital instruments cluster with 4.2-inch MID
• Multiple regional UI languages
• Front power windows
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Manual AC
• Driver seat height adjustment
• Rear parking sensors
• Electronic stability control (EX (O) only)
• Hill start assist (EX (O) only)
• Vehicle stability management (EX (O) only)

Hyundai Exter S (Rs 7.27 lakh-8.24 lakh)

Engine - 1.2 petrol MT/ AMT; 1.2 CNG MT

In addition to EX

• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
• Voice recognition
• Four speakers
• Steering mounted controls
• Rear AC vents
• Rear power windows
• Electrically adjustable wing mirrors
• USB Type C port (front)
• Rear parcel tray
• Day/ night IRVM
• Wheel covers for 14-inch steel wheels
• Electric folding wing mirrors (AMT only)

Hyundai Exter SX (Rs 8.00 lakh-8.97 lakh)

Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/AMT; 1.2 CNG MT

In addition to S

• Rear parking camera
• Rear defogger
• Isofix mounts
• Projector headlamps
• 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Shark fin antenna
• Sunroof
• Paddle shifters (AMT only)
• Cruise control (petrol only)

Hyundai Exter SX (O) (Rs 8.64 lakh-9.32 lakh)

Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/AMT

In addition to SX

• Automatic headlamps
• Footwell lighting
• Smart key for keyless entry
• Keyless go
• Wireless charger
• 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped gear lever
• Cooled glove box
• Rear wiper and washer
• Luggage lamp

Hyundai Exter SX (O) Connect (Rs 9.32 lakh-10.00 lakh)

Engine - 1.2-petrol MT/ AMT

In addition to SX

• Dashcam 
• Front and rear mudguard
• 8-inch touchscreen with bluelink
• Ambient sounds of nature
• Home to car link with Alexa
• OTA updates for map and infotainment

Hyundai Exter rivals

The Hyundai Exter rivals Tata Punch (Rs 6.00 lakh-9.42 lakh), Citroen C3 (Rs 6.16 lakh-8.92 lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Ignis (Rs 5.84 lakh-8.16 lakh) in the sub-compact SUV segment. 

Also see:

Hyundai Exter walkaround video