Hyundai Exter: The Micro SUV Making Waves

Hyundai, globally recognized for its impressive vehicles, has recently introduced a new sensation: the Hyundai Exter. This micro SUV has rapidly captivated the market, outshining competitors such as the Tata Punch, and is heralded as a significant improvement over its counterparts.

Stunning Design Features: The Exter boasts a unique A-line look. Its front design is accentuated with square-shaped headlamps housed within a casing. Further enhancing its appeal is a front bumper adorned with a piano black parametric grille reminiscent of Hyundai’s electric car line. The daytime running lights shaped as ‘H’ give it a distinctive boxed appearance. The broadened front fender contributes to a sportier look. Moreover, the side profile reveals 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, covered with black wheel arches and side plastic cladding. The rear portion of the Exter is notably intricate, featuring LED daytime running lights in the shape of an ‘H’.

Power and Efficiency: Under the hood, the Exter is powered by a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 81 BHP at 6000 RPM and 114 NM torque at 4000 RPM. Hyundai also offers a CNG variant, generating 68 BHP and 95 NM torque. Whether manual or automatic, the Exter promises outstanding fuel efficiency, with the petrol variant delivering approximately 19 km/l and the CNG version an impressive 27 km/kg.

Remarkable In-Car Features: Among its myriad features, the Exter provides an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, complemented by a 4.2-inch driver display. It’s the first in its segment to offer a voice-enabled electric sunroof. Additional features include a dual-camera dashcam, six standard airbags, automatic climate control, wireless charger, TPM sensors, and three-point seatbelts. Furthermore, the Exter is equipped with 60 connected car features.

Affordability: The Hyundai Exter’s price begins at an attractive 6 lakhs for the base model, escalating to 10.10 lakhs for the top-end variant. Offered in seven variants and available in six monotone and three dual-tone exterior paint options, the Exter’s prime competitor in the market is the Tata Punch. However, according to reports, the Exter surpasses the Punch in numerous aspects, making it a preferred choice for many.

Hyundai Exter interior
Hyundai Exter interior

Summery:

Hyundai recently launched its micro SUV, the Exter, which has gained popularity for its features and mileage. Customers are particularly impressed with the standard features such as 6 airbags in the base model. The higher-end variants come with additional features like a dual-camera dashcam, voice command electric sunroof, and a large touchscreen. The Exter has an A-van look with a sporty front grille, black wheel arches, and plastic cladding. It is equipped with a powerful 1.2-liter petrol engine that provides good mileage, with the petrol variant offering approximately 19 km/liter and the CNG variant offering around 27 km/kg. The Exter also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, voice-enabled electric sunroof (a first in its segment), dual-camera dashcam, 6 airbags as standard, automatic climate control, wireless charger, and many other features. The Exter is priced starting from 6 lakhs INR and goes up to 10.10 lakhs INR for the top model. It is a direct competitor to Tata Punch and is considered to be much better in comparison.

Sonu Roy is originally a resident of Samastipur district of Bihar, has been working as a writer in digital journalism for the last 4 years. In his career of 4 years, he has good experience from politics, automobile, motivation, sports to technology field.