Higher-Spec Hyundai Exter Launched At Rs 8.51 Lakh
The Exter is the smallest SUV in the Hyundai stable. It was launched in India in July 2023. The Korean carmaker has now added a new higher-spec trim to the Exter lineup- the SX Tech. Additionally, existing trims have been updated with more features and the CNG variants have been rejigged. The starting price of Exter continues to stand at Rs 7.73 lakh, ex-showroom- for the base EX variant. The newly added top-spec SX Tech CNG variant is priced at Rs 9.53 lakh.
Hyundai Exter: New SX Tech Trim And Features Explained
The new Exter SX Tech variant sits between the top-spec SX(O) and SX(O) Connect variants. The SX Tech variant comes with both petrol and CNG powertrains. The petrol engine on this variant can be had with manual and AMT transmissions. The CNG version comes with a manual gearbox only.
A lot of features can be found in the SX Tech trim. It comes with keyless entry and go, a dashcam with front and rear cameras, a sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an automatic climate control system and projector headlamps. It doesn’t, however, get ambient lighting, a wireless smartphone charger, leatherette upholstery, a cooled glove box and a rear wiper. These are present in the SX(O) trim. The new variant costs about Rs 44,000 less than the SX(O).
Exter S and S+ Trims Get Feature Updates For 2025
The ‘S’ is the Exter’s mid-spec variant. The price of this trim has now gone up by Rs 15,000. It now gets more safety features lie a rear view camera, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and hill-start assist. Hyundai Exter SX Tech comes with 15-inch dual-tone wheel covers and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These have also been introduced on the S+ trim.
The S+ variant now gets a rear camera and also features the likes of a sunroof, rear AC vents and power adjust for the outside rearview mirrors. The price has gone up by Rs 13,000.
Hyundai Exter CNG Variant Details
The Exter’s CNG lineup starts with the S Executive variant. The base spec gets a single-cylinder CNG storage setup. Pay Rs 8,000 more and you can own a dual-cylinder version (S Duo CNG). The prices of CNG variants are now up by Rs 4000. The top-spec CNG variant is now the SX Tech. It costs Rs 5,000 more than the previous range-topping SX Dual Knight. All variants except the base spec S get a dual-cylinder setup for CNG storage. We have seen similar setups being used in various Tata models including the Exter-rivalling Punch CNG.
In this setup, the CNG is stored in two small CNG cylinders, instead of one large unit. This frees up more boot space. Back when it was launched, the dual-cylinder variants commanded a price premium of Rs 7,000. The CNG versions are claimed to offer a fuel efficiency of 27.1 km/kg.
Exter Specifications And Powertrain Details
The Exter is built on the Hyundai-KIA K1 platform. It stands tall and looks like an SUV. Two engine options are available- a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol and a 1.2-litre petrol-CNG engine. The petrol engine is capable of producing 82 bhp and 114 Nm. It comes with manual and AMT automatic transmissions. The CNG engine makes 68 bhp and 95 Nm. It comes mated to the 5-speed manual gearbox alone.