Tuesday, October 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
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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
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Hyundai Exter Price List

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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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