Monday, April 6, 2026

Hyundai Exter Launched In India; Tata Punch Rival

Hyundai Exter micro-SUV has finally been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The brand has offered it in five broad trim levels: EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect. Here’s a look at their prices: –


Hyundai Exter
Petrol-ManualPetrol-AMTCNG-Manual
EXRs 5.99 lakh

SRs 7.27 lakhRs 7.97 lakhRs 8.24 lakh
SXRs 8 lakhRs 8.68 lakhRs 8.97 lakh
SX (O)Rs 8.64 lakhRs 9.32 lakh
SX (O) ConnectRs 9.32 lakhRs 10 lakh
Hyundai Exter Price List

Engine, Gearbox and Fuel Efficiency

Powering the Hyundai Exter is the Grand i10 Nios’ 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Here’s a look at their specifications: –

Hyundai Exter Engine1.2-litre Petrol1.2-litre Petrol-CNG
Max Power83 PS69 PS
Peak Torque114 Nm95 Nm
Gearbox5-speed manual / AMT5-speed manual
Claimed Mileage19.4 kmpl (manual), 19.2 kmpl (AMT)27.1 km/kg
Hyundai Exter Engine Specifications and Mileage

Design and Features

Hyundai Exter India launch
  • The Exter flaunts a rugged and boxy exterior design with dominating bits, including an upright profile, H-shaped motif inside the DRLs and taillights, square housing for other LED headlamps, heavily cladded skid plates, 15-inch alloy wheels, flared fenders, and beefy wheel arches.
  • Hyundai offers the Exter in six monotone and three dual-tone colours. Click here for details.
Singletone ShadesDual-tone Shades
– Atlas White
– Cosmic Blue
– Ranger Khaki
– Fiery Red
– Starry Night
– Titan Grey
– Atlas White with Abyss Black
– Ranger Khaki with Abyss Black
– Cosmic Blue with Abyss Black
Hyundai Exter Colours
Hyundai Exter Interior and Images
  • Inside, the Exter gets the same dashboard design as the Nios, except for the new black cabin theme.
  • When it comes to features, Hyundai has loaded this compact SUV with a single-pane electric sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, connected car tech, digitised instrument cluster, auto AC, rear AC vents, cruise control, push-button start, wireless charger, automatic headlamps, and more.
  • For safety, it gets six airbags, dual dash cameras, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, vehicle stability management, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and rear parking sensors with a camera.

Must Read: Hyundai Exter: 5 Additional Features Over The Tata Punch

Hyundai Exter design images
Hyundai Exter Rear
  • In the Indian market, the Hyundai Exter goes up against the Tata Punch, Maruti Ignis, and Citroen C3.

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