Slated to launch in the coming weeks, the Hyundai Exter will take on the Tata Punch and will share aplenty with the Grand i10 NIOS
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is all set to launch the Exter micro-SUV. Recently, first-ever real life images of an uncamouflaged unit were leaked from South Korea. Subsequently, the carmaker even released the first set of official images. In fact, even the pre-bookings are open and the new model can be booked for Rs 11,000. In the latest development, key variant details of the new model have surfaced on the web.
Hyundai Exter Variants
It may be noted here that the Hyundai Exter will be sold in as many as 15 variants. Of these, 13 versions will be petrol-powered while the other two will be bi-fuel Petrol+CNG variants. The full list of variants is as follows-
- EX MT
- EX(O) MT
- S MT
- S(O) MT
- S AMT
- SX MT
- SX Dual Tone MT
- SX AMT
- SX Dual Tone AMT
- SX(O)
- SX(O) AMT
- SX(O) Connect
- SX(O) Connect AMT
- S MT CNG
- SX MT CNG
Design & Colour Options
While we’re yet to see the Hyundai Exter in the flesh, the images that have surfaced online reveal various design and styling elements of the new Tata Punch rival. The aesthetics of the Exter are defined by the company’s new-age design theme similar to the one seen on the new Verna. Upfront, it features a split headlamp set-up with unique LED DRLs / turn indicators. The lower part features a main headlamp cluster with projector lamps. The new car features a boxy, upright stance.
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On the side, the upcoming SUV gets squared-off wheel arches with thick cladding. It comes with new-age alloy wheels. While the A and B pillars are blacked-out, the C-Pillar gets a dual-tone finish. You can also see the roof rails. On the back, the upcoming SUV features a blacked-out bumper with dual exhaust pipes. The tail lamps also come with LED DRLs. Additionally, the company has added a blacked-out stripe that connects both lamps. It is likely to follow Hyundai’s “sensuous sportiness” design philosophy. Hyundai Exter will be sold in as many as 9 colour options. In all, there will be 6 monotone options and 3 dual-tone choices. Here’s the full list –
- Atlas White
- Cosmic Blue
- Fiery Red
- Starry Night
- Titan Grey
- Ranger Khaki (new)
- Atlas White DT
- Cosmic Blue DT
- Ranger Khaki DT
Hyundai Exter Specs
The Hyundai Exter is built on the K1 small car platform. It will be powered by a 1.2-liter naturally-aspirated K-series petrol engine that will likely offer 83PS of power and 114Nm of torque. It will be paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, and an optional 5-speed AMT will be on offer. The motor is E20 ready. The CNG Bi-fuel variant will likely offer roughly 69 PS of maximum power and 95.2 Nm of torque. The top-end trim might also get a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine option in the future. The compact SUV will come with advanced terrain modes and traction-based features.
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The Hyundai Exter will face tough competition in the sub-compact SUV segment. It will go against Tata Punch, Citroen C3, and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Even the lower-spec naturally-aspirated versions of the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger will be in competition. Currently, there is no information about the prices but they should range from Rs 6-10 Lakh (ex-showroom).
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