Hyundai Exter India Launch on July 10, Here's Everything We Know So Far

Among the slew of new cars that will enter the country shortly, the Hyundai Exter SUV has confirmed its name. The South Korean automaker has officially announced that it will launch the SUV in our market on July 10. Before its launch, the SUV has teased multiple times. In a recent development, the automaker revealed its interior details. An 8-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument panel with a 4.2-inch colour TFT Multi-Information Display that supports Bluelink technology will be found inside the SUV. Over-the-Air (OTA) infotainment, map updates, more than 60 integrated features, and 90 built-in voice commands are among the interior's other noteworthy features. Price announcement is yet to happen, however, some industry reports hint that the upcoming SUV from the Hyundai stable could ask for a price, ranging between Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

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New Hyundai Exter: Design 

Hyundai teased the Exter, but spy shots already reveal how it will ultimately appear. It has a square design, split headlamps, an angled snout, and a tailboard with a slanted rear glass. An LED taillight in the shape of an H is located at the back and replicates the front DRL. The wheel arches and cladding on Hyundai's smallest SUV are rounded and slightly flared. In addition to impressive dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, and a textured C-pillar treatment, there are two-tone paint choices that lend the appearance of a floating roof.

New Hyundai Exter: Powertrain

Mechanically, the upcoming Exter SUV will get a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a compressed natural gas (CNG) option. Transmission duties on the CNG version will only be taken care of by a manual gearbox, whereas the petrol model will get an option of a five-speed manual and an AMT automatic transmission. The Exter is constructed on the same platform as the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Hyundai Aura.

New Hyundai Exter: Interior and Features

We are picking up more about the features and mechanical details of the Hyundai Exter as its release date draws nearer. Thanks to several interior pictures officially shared by the automaker today which confirmed a few more of its features. The dashboard of the new Hyundai Exter and those of the Grand i10, Nios, and the Aura are nearly identical. It receives an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Hyundai's BlueLink-connected car technology, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. A digital instrument panel, an electric sunroof, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a class-leading 2,450mm wheelbase will also be included.

The compact SUV's equipment list will also comprise automatic air conditioning, cruise control, and dual dash camera arrangement. Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, three-point seat belts and reminders for all five seats, and a rear parking camera, are further safety features.

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New Hyundai Exter: Expected Price and Rivals

Price-wise, the Hyundai Exter might start at Rs 6 Lakh and go up all the way to Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). When it rolls out in the Indian market, the Tata Punch, the Citroen C3, the Nissan Magnite, the Renault Kiger, as well as the Maruti Suzuki Fronx will be its direct rivals.