The first ten days of July were action-packed for the Indian automotive industry as we witnessed several important product launches in the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments. Speaking of the four-wheeler space, Kia unveiled the updated Seltos with improved design and upgraded interior, while Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai introduced the Invicto and Exter, respectively. Both product launches hold special significance – the Maruti Invicto is the brand’s first re-badged Toyota, and the Hyundai Exter is the most affordable and smallest SUV from the company. Despite being new products, both UVs have generated considerable interest over the past few weeks.
The Maruti Invicto is reported to have a waiting period of up to two months at most locations. This premium MPV has received approximately 7,000 bookings so far, with the top-end Alpha+ 7-seater variant in high demand. It is also available in Zeta+ 7-seater and 8-seater variants, priced at Rs 24.79 lakh and Rs 24.84 lakh, respectively.
Priced at Rs 28.42 lakh, the Alpha+ variant is well-equipped with features such as a 10-inch infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seats, ventilated seats, a powered tailgate, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, automatic dual-zone climate control, a tire pressure indicator, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, an automatic day and night inside rearview mirror (IRVM), Isofix seat anchors, and connected car technology, among others.
Hyundai’s Exter micro SUV is available at a starting price of Rs 6 lakh. In Kerala, all variants of the vehicle have a waiting period of up to six weeks. In the Thiruvananthapuram region, the manual and AMT variants have a waiting period of up to seven days and four weeks, respectively. It should be noted that the waiting period for the Hyundai Exter may vary depending on the variant, state, and region. Powering the Exter is a 1.2L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83bhp and 114Nm of torque. The micro SUV is also available with a CNG fuel option.
