Following a string of teasers, Hyundai has now formally revealed the upcoming Exter SUV for India. Hyundai has proven the outside design of the Exter for the primary time and has additionally confirmed its trim particulars and powertrain choices in India. Bookings have opened for a token quantity of Rs 11,000.

1. Exter will get a 1.2-litre engine in petrol and CNG guise 
2. Bookings open for a token quantity of Rs 11,000

Hyundai Exter powertrain, variant particulars

The Exter shall be obtainable with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, the identical unit that is obtainable on the Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20 and Venue. And whereas the corporate hasn’t revealed the output for the Exter, anticipate it to supply an identical 83hp and 114Nm of torque. Hyundai has additionally confirmed that the engine will come mated to a 5-speed guide or an AMT gearbox. At launch, Hyundai may even provide a factory-fitted CNG package on the Exter because it does on the Nios and the Aura. In truth, the Exter shares its platform and underpinnings with the latter two.

The Exter shall be supplied in 5 trim ranges – EX, S, SX, SX(O) and top-spec SX(O) Connect. The suffix for the top-end trim suggests that it’s going to include related car options as customary. 

Hyundai Exter exterior design

While Hyundai has formally proven the outside now, latest spy photographs of the SUV being examined in South Korea had already revealed the ultimate design. The India-spec mannequin stays largely unchanged from the mannequin spied abroad. Hyundai has additionally confirmed a brand new exterior paint shade referred to as ‘Ranger Khaki’ that shall be supplied for the primary time in India with the Exter.

Like many different Hyundai fashions in India, the Exter follows Hyundai’s Parametric design language with boxy proportions and an upright stance. It has a cut up headlamp set-up with H-patterned LED Daytime Running Lamps. The entrance fascia additionally will get a large, contrasting black grille and a distinguished chin with a fake silver skid plate.

In profile, Hyundai’s smallest SUV will get spherical and barely flared wheel arches with thick cladding throughout the size, including to the Exter’s squarish look. There are fashionable, dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, a textured end for the C-pillar and dual-tone paint choices with a floating roof impact.

While Hyundai hasn’t revealed the Exter’s rear styling but, earlier spy photographs confirmed an upright tail gate, a shark fin antenna and a small built-in spoiler positioned proper above the rear glass. The tail-lamps additionally function H-patterned LED lighting components, and the rear bumper is tall and flat and will get a dual-tone end with a distinguished skid plate.

Hyundai Exter India launch timeline

Expect Hyundai to announce pricing for the Exter someday in late July or early August this yr. The SUV shall be positioned beneath the Venue and would be the model’s most reasonably priced SUV in India. It shall be aimed squarely on the well-liked Tata Punch and the Citroen C3 within the Indian market.

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