Two new affordable sunroof variants added to Hyundai Exter’s lineup

The Hyundai Exter lineup has been refreshed with 2 new variants – S Smart and SX Smart. These variants are available in petrol and CNG powertrains. They are priced at Rs 7.69 lakh and Rs 8.16 lakh respectively. Previously, the single-pane sunroof feature was available on S+ and higher variants. The S Smart trim has made it affordable by Rs 24,000.

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Hyundai Exter: New variants explained

Here is the price list of the S Smart and SX Smart variants of Hyundai Exter.

Variant	Price
S Smart	Rs 7.69 lakh
S Smart AMT	Rs 8.39 lakh
S Smart CNG	Rs 8.63 lakh
SX Smart	Rs 8.16 lakh
SX Smart AMT	Rs 8.83 lakh
SX Smart CNG	Rs 9.18 lakh

The S Smart trim sits just above the S trim of the Hyundai Exter. It comes with a single pane sunroof, LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, 15-inch steel wheels, and rear AC vents. Meanwhile, the SX Smart trim gets all these features plus a smart key with push-button start, a sharkfin antenna, and projector headlamps. Buyers can also choose to upgrade to a rear camera and a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at a premium of Rs 14,999. These upgrades come with a 3-year warranty.

Hyundai Exter is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 83hp and 114Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. In a CNG configuration, this engine puts out 69hp and 95.2Nm. However, the CNG variants are only available with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Mr Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “At HMIL, we are committed to democratizing technology and making meaningful innovations accessible to a wider set of customers. The introduction of S Smart and SX Smart variants on the Hyundai EXTER is a reflection of this customer centric philosophy. With these new variants, we are offering a more compelling value proposition to young and tech-savvy Indian buyers. We are confident that the Hyundai EXTER will continue to redefine aspirations and further strengthen its position as a preferred SUV for customers.”

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Final Thoughts

Hyundai Exter is one of the fastest-selling compact SUVs in India. Its regular lineup starts at Rs 6.21 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.51 lakh. It rivals Tata Punch, Citroen C3, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Skoda Kylaq, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Maruti Suzuki Fronx.