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Hyundai Exter starts arriving at dealerships

The Hyundai Exter facelift was launched in India last week at a starting price of Rs 5.80 lakh. The compact SUV has now started arriving at Hyundai dealerships. In a YouTube video posted by Voiture Head, the mid-spec HX6 Petrol MT variant of the Exter can be seen at a Hyundai retail centre. The SUV comes in 7 trim levels and 2 powertrains.

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Hyundai Exter facelift: Here to stay

Hyundai dealerships across the country are getting ready to stock the Exter for customer inquiries and test drives. The automaker is currently accepting bookings for the SUV. Interested buyers can book their model for a token amount of Rs 11,000. The delivery rollout will commence in the coming days.

Image Credit: Voiture Head on YouTube

The new Hyundai Exter stands at dimensions of 3,830mm x 1,723mm x 1,643mm and has a 2,450mm wheelbase. It gets a new design for the radiator grille and a black finish on the bumper. A silver trim surrounds the bottom of the grille. The H-shaped LED DRLs are sleeker than the ones on the outgoing model. These DRLs are connected by a trim with the ‘EXTER’ lettering. Changes on the profile include a new design for the 15-inch alloys, more muscular wheel arches, and a new garnish for the C-pillar. The rear section gets a new wing-type spoiler.

Image Credit: Voiture Head on YouTube

The interior of the 2026 Exter gets a new dual-tone Navy and Grey colour theme. The dashboard has a 3D pattern finish, while the steering wheel has a D-cut design. The fabric seat upholstery flaunts the Exter branding. Adjustable rear seat headrests and a height-adjustable driver’s seat are now standard across all variants of the SUV. Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, USB-C charging for rear seat passengers, a foldable driver’s armrest, and more.

The Hyundai Exter facelift has offers over 30 safety features as standard across all of its variants. Some of these include 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC). Higher trims get access to over 45 advanced safety features.

Image Credit: Voiture Head on YouTube

The 2026 Exter continues to be powered by the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 83hp and 114Nm of torque. It can be paired with a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. In a CNG guise, the SUV puts out 69hp and 95.2Nm. The CNG variants are available with manual transmission only.

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the Hyundai Exter facelift start at Rs 5.80 lakh and go up to Rs 9.42 lakh. It is available in 2 new paint shades – Golden Bronze and Titanium Black Matte. The compact SUV rivals the Tata PunchCitroen C3Toyota Urban Cruiser TaisorSkoda KylaqKia SonetRenault KigerNissan Magnite, and Maruti Suzuki Fronx in India.

Utkarsh Joshi

Utkarsh is a seasoned writer who seeks to simplify complex concepts and bring the latest in technology to a broader audience. You can catch his exhaustive 'How to' guides, deep-dive feature articles, cutting-edge news stories, and comprehensive tech reviews on Gadgetbridge.com. Apart from dabbling in all things tech, Utkarsh also enjoys watching club football, adding to his TBR pile of books, and making Spotify playlists. Automobile enthusiasts and motorheads can also catch his articles on Motorbridge.com.

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