Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter is the Korean manufacturer’s most affordable SUV in India, which rivals the Tata Punch, Citroen C3 and Maruti Suzuki Ignis. It was first introduced in India in 2023, and in 2026, Hyundai has updated it with some new design elements, a new cabin theme and more features. Prices range between ₹5.81 lakh and ₹9.46 lakh, ex-showroom.

Like the Hyundai Venue and Verna, the Exter gets a new variant nomenclature. The Exter gets 15 variants, divided in seven trims: HX2, HX3, HX4, HX4+, HX6, HX8 and HX10. 

The Hyundai Exter is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83hp and 114Nm. It is also available with a 69hp CNG option. The petrol engine is offered with a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), while the CNG gets a manual gearbox only. The Hyundai Exter mileage is yet to be revealed by the manufacturer. 

Key Highlights of the Hyundai Exter

• Measures 3830mm in length, 1723mm in width, 1643mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2450mm.
• Offers 391 litres of boot space with the petrol variants and 225 litres with the CNG version.
• Both the petrol and CNG versions are available with an underbody spare wheel.
• Exterior design features projected headlights, H-shaped LED DRLs, Exter lettering on a black trim between the headlights, 15-inch dual-tone alloys and H-shaped taillights.
• Inside, it gets a grey and navy blue theme with a carbon-fibre-like trim on the centre of the dashboard, an 8-inch touchscreen and a semi-digital driver’s display.
•  Other features include a single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, and automatic climate control.
• Safety features include 6 airbags as standard, a segment-first dashcam, and a rear parking camera with sensors.
• Hyundai Exter NCAP rating is unknown, as it is yet to be tested by any NCAP organisation.