Hyundai Exter Variants Explained

Hyundai Motor India Limited launched the Exter, the smallest SUV in the brand’s lineup. The micro-SUV is based on the same platform as the Aura compact sedan and Grand i10 Nios hatchback but features a rugged and upright design. With deliveries set to commence soon, we check out the variants and pricing of the Exter.

Hyundai Exter: Variants and Pricing

The Exter is available in 5 variants, EX, S, SX, SX(O), and SX(O) Connect. Following are the features each variant of the micro-SUV gets.

Exter EX: Rs 6 Lakh (ex-showroom)

The entry-level variant gets a digital instrument cluster with LED taillights, body-coloured bumpers, 4.2-inch MID, multiple regional UI languages, keyless entry, height-adjustable driver’s seat, front power windows, rear parking sensors, six airbags, ABS with EBD, and 3-point seatbelts for all seats. You can also add ESC, hill-start assist, and vehicle stability management as optional extras.

Hyundai Exter S: Rs 7.27 lakh - 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom)

The S gets all features of the EX and adds an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, four-speaker audio setup, steering mounted controls, rear AC vents, power windows all-round, a rear parcel tray, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and tyre pressure monitoring system. The AMT models also get electric folding wing mirrors.

Hyundai Exter SX: Rs 8.00 lakh - 8.97 lakh (ex-showroom)

Hyundai adds even more features to the mid-range Exter SX. It additionally gets ISOFIX child-seat mounts, projector headlights, a rear parking camera, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, rear defogger, and an electric sunroof. The petrol variants also get cruise control while the AMT model gets paddle shifters.

Hyundai Exter SX (O): Rs 8.64 lakh - 9.32 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Exter SX (O) adds automatic headlights, keyless entry and go, wireless charging, footwell lighting, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear level, refrigerated glove box, luggage lamp, and a rear wiper and washer to the feature list.

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

The micro-SUV’s flagship variant, it gets features like connected car tech, home-to-car link with Amazon Alexa, front and rear mudguards, OTA updates for the infotainment system and maps, ambient sounds of nature, and a dashcam that can record footage of the exterior and interior simultaneously.

If you’re thinking of buying the Exter with the CNG powertrain, it is only available on the S and SX trims.

Hyundai Exter: Powertrain Details

Powering the Exter is a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated engine that is available in both petrol and CNG guises. It makes 83 bhp with 114 Nm of peak torque in the petrol variants and 69 bhp with 95.2 Nm of max torque in the CNG models. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. Do note that the CNG variants are available with the manual gearbox option only.

Hyundai Exter: Rivals

The Exter rivals the likes of the Tata Punch, Citroen C3 Aircross, and the Maruti Suzuki Ignis. Compared to the three, it has the most impressive feature list.

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