Hyundai Motor India is gearing up to launch its smallest SUV – Exter – in coming months (possibly in August 2023). In the company’s product lineup, it will sit above the Grand i10 Nios hatchback and below the Venue subcompact SUV and go head-to-head against the Tata Punch and the newly-launched Maruti Fronx. Ahead of its market arrival, the carmaker has released its first sketch revealing its front design details.
Check out all key details of the soon-to-be-launched Hyundai Exter micro SUV that we know so far.
Hyundai Exter Exterior
The new micro SUV from Hyundai carries the new ‘Parametric Dynamism’ design language. The company says its design inspiration comes from outdoor, travel and urban lifestyle. Some of its design bits seem to be carried forward from the Venue subcompact SUV. Upfront, the micro SUV features squared shaped headlamp clusters with projector lamps and H-shaped LED DRLs. Its front grille has parametric patterns and bumper is running across the width of the car. You can notice small creases between the bumper and bonnet with the signature badge sitting atop of the hood.
The model features faux skid plate on the chin, while its roof rails appear similar to the Venue. Some of its other design highlights include muscular fenders, ORVMs with integrated blinkers, circular fog lamps, steel wheels (in the lower variants) and angular taillamps. The alloy wheel setup could be reserved for the higher trims. The Exter will the smallest SUV from the South Korean automaker in India. In fact, it will be smaller than the Casper, which is 3595mm long, 1595mm wide and 1575mm-1605mm tall. It sits on a 2400mm long wheelbase. Read : New Hyundai Creta Facelift – When It’s Coming? What’s New?
Hyundai Exter Interior, Features
As of now, there is no information on its interior layout and features. Though, the micro SUV is expected to share some of its bits with the Grand i10 Nios and Venue. It could be made available with a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, connected car tech, automatic climate control, a semi-digital instrument cluster and a sunroof.
Hyundai Exter Engine, Gearbox
Powering the new Hyundai micro SUV could be the Grand i10 Nios’ 1.2L petrol engine that’s good enough for 83bhp and 113.8Nm. Rumour has it that the model might also get CNG fuel option. Buyers will have both manual and automatic gearbox options.
Hyundai Exter Price Expectations
The micro SUV from Hyundai is expected to be priced aggressively against Tata’s Punch that costs between Rs 6 lakh – Rs 9.47 lakh (all, ex-showroom). We expect it to come within the price range of Rs 6 lakh – Rs 10 lakh.
