As we all know, Hyundai Motor India is preparing to roll out the Exter micro SUV on 10th July 2023. Its booking window was opened in the first week of May at an initial sum of Rs 11,000. With the aim of attracting buyers, the carmaker has appointed Indian cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the brand ambassador for the Hyundai Exter. Prior to its market arrival, Hyundai has begun mass production at its Chennai plant. Let’s take a look at all the key details of the new Hyundai micro SUV that we know so far.
Hyundai Exter variants and expected price:
The carmaker has confirmed that its new mini SUV will be available in five trims – EX, S, SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect. There will be a total of 15 variants with two fuel options – petrol and CNG. While the price announcement is just a couple of weeks away, we expect it to range from Rs 5.50 lakh for the base variant to Rs 11 lakh for the top-end variant. If it falls within the aforementioned price range, the Exter will become the most affordable Hyundai SUV in India. Based on the Grand i10 Nios’ platform, it will sit below the Venue in the company’s product portfolio.
Hyundai Exter dimensions and colours:
Besides being the most affordable Hyundai SUV, the Exter will also be the smallest SUV from the South Korean automaker in the country. Its overall length, width, and height will measure 3595mm, 1595mm, and 1575mm, respectively. The micro SUV will be offered in both monotone and dual-tone colour options, including Tomboy Khaki, Abyss Black, Tomboy Khaki with Abyss Black, Fiery Red, Cosmic Blue, Cosmic Blue with Abyss Black, Atlas White, Atlas White with Abyss Black, and Starry Night Titan Grey. Read – Is Hyundai Verna N Line Launch On Cards?
Hyundai Exter engine and gearbox:
The new Hyundai micro SUV can be equipped with either a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.2L petrol + CNG kit fuel option. The gasoline unit, borrowed from the Grand i10 Nios hatch, generates 83bhp and 113.8Nm of torque. It will be available with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT gearbox. The CNG version will be slightly less powerful and torquey than the petrol motor and will come with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Hyundai Exter design and features:
The Exter micro SUV will feature a large touchscreen infotainment system with the latest smartphone connectivity and a digital driver display. It will be the first vehicle in its segment to have a dashcam with front and rear cameras. The model will also come packed with features such as power windows, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, an electric sunroof, a leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel with mounted controls, and more.
Hyundai has confirmed that the mini SUV will have 6 airbags as a standard safety feature, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, and Isofix child seat anchorages.
The micro SUV showcases Hyundai’s Global Sensuous Sportiness design language with a boxy stance. Upfront, it features a blacked-out parametric grille, projector headlamps in a split setup, H-pattern LED DRLs, ‘EXTER’ badging, faux silver skid plate, and a cladded bumper. The flared wheel arches with thick cladding, roof rails, textured C-pillars, a floating roof, a shark fin antenna, and dual-tone alloy wheels can be noticed. The Exter also comes with a single-pane electric sunroof.
