Hyundai Exter EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect Variants Explained

The Exter, the most economical SUV offered by Hyundai Motor India, is now available for an introductory price of Rs 6 lakh for the base variant and goes all the way up to Rs 10 lakh for the top-of-the-line SX (O) variant. Both prices are ex-showroom. The car comes in five trim levels, includes a single engine that can run on gasoline or CNG, and has both manual and automatic transmission options. According to the trim, engine, and gearbox configurations, the company has so far disclosed the costs of 11 variants. Apart from that, bookings for the Exter SUV have already begun at the company's official website or through authorised dealerships in India for a nominal amount of Rs 11,000. 

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In terms of mechanical components, the SUV offers three different engine choices. A 1.2-litre Kappa petrol, 4-cylinder normally aspirated (NA) engine can generate 82bhp at 6,000rpm and 113.8Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, whilst a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol, bi-fuel with a CNG option, can generate 68bhp of maximum power and 95.2Nm of torque at its peak. The CNG version's transmission will be a manual gearbox, while the petrol engine's transmission will be either an AMT automated gearbox or a five-speed manual gearbox. The Exter SUV offers 19.4km/l for the manual variant and 19.2km/l for the automatic variant, according to ARAI certification. The SUV has a fuel economy of 27.1km/kg with a factory-installed CNG engine. Let's now take a look at the Exter's variant-wise prices and features.

Hyundai Exter EX: Rs 6 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)

A 1.2-litre engine and manual transmission are standard on the Hyundai Exter EX model. The Hyundai Exter EX has the features listed below:

- ABS with EBD

- 3-point seat belts for all seats

- Body-coloured bumpers

- Central locking

- LED tail-lamps

- Electronic stability control (EX (O) only)

- Six airbags

- Keyless entry

- Seat belt reminders

- Digital instruments cluster with 4.2-inch MID

- Adjustable rear headrests

- Multiple regional UI languages

- Manual AC

- Front power windows

- Driver seat height adjustment

- Vehicle stability management (EX (O) only)

- Rear parking sensors

- Hill start assist (EX (O) only)

Hyundai Exter S: Rs 7.27 lakh - Rs 8.24 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

Powertrain options for the Hyundai Exter S version include a 1.2-litre gasoline MT and a 1.2-litre CNG MT. Here are some additional S variant features in addition to the EX features:

- Electric folding wing mirrors (AMT only)

- USB Type C port (front)

- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

- Rear AC vents

- An 8-inch touchscreen

- Electrically adjustable wing mirrors

- Wheel covers for 14-inch steel wheels

- Voice recognition

- Steering mounted controls

- A tyre pressure monitoring system

- Rear power windows

- Four speakers

- Day/ night IRVM

- Rear parcel tray

Hyundai Exter SX: Rs 8.00 lakh - Rs 8.97 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

The carmaker offers two different 1.2-litre petrol MT/AMT and 1.2-litre CNG MT engine options for the Exter SX. The SX model adds the following features in addition to the S:

- Isofix mounts

- Cruise control (petrol only)

- Rear parking camera

- Sunroof

- Rear defogger

- Shark fin antenna

- Projector headlamps

- Paddle shifters (AMT only)

- 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

Hyundai Exter SX (O): Rs 8.64 lakh - Rs 9.32 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

A 1.2-litre gasoline engine, along with a manual and AMT gearbox, power the Exter SX (O). Along with SX, the SX (O) receives the following features:

- Luggage lamp

- Automatic headlamps

- Keyless go

- Cooled glove box

- Footwell lighting

- Smart key for keyless entry

- Leather-wrapped gear lever

- Wireless charger

- Leather-wrapped steering wheel

- Rear wiper and washer

- 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels

Hyundai Exter SX (O) Connect: Rs 9.32 lakh - Rs 10.00 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

An AMT and manual gearbox are available for the 1.2-litre petrol engine that powers the Hyundai Exter SX (O) Connect. The SX (O) Connect comes equipped with the features listed below in addition to SX:

- OTA updates for map and infotainment

- Dashcam

- Ambient sounds of nature

- Front and rear mudguard

- Home to car link with Alexa

- 8-inch touchscreen with bluelink

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Hyundai Exter: Design and Market Rivals

The Exter SUV, which is built on the same chassis as the Grand i10 Nios, has a distinctive design. The SUV's frontal appearance is made up of an H-shaped LED daytime running light, projector headlights, and a black mesh radiator grille. The SUV has alloy wheels with a diamond-cut pattern and black side cladding. On the other hand, the back end is defined by the integrated roof spoiler, a shark-fin antenna, a rear wiper, H-shaped LED taillamps, and a tailboard with a slanted rear glass. With a 2,450mm wheelbase, the Exter SUV is the longest in its class. With a height of 1,631mm, it is also the highest model in its segment. These will guarantee that there is additional head and legroom for the passengers. 

Along with the Tata Punch, the Exter's competitors in the micro-SUV market will be the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, the Nissan Magnite, the Renault Kiger, the Citroen C3, and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.