Hyundai Exter SUV Starts Rolling Off The Production Line Ahead Of Launch

The first Hyundai Exter model to roll off the production line was finished in the new khaki exterior paint option

Update (10/07/23): Hyundai has launched the Exter at a starting price of Rs 5.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

• Hyundai is taking bookings for the Exter for Rs 11,000.

• The micro SUV will be launched on July 10.

• Exterior highlights include H-shaped elements in the headlights and taillights, and roof rails.

• Gets a sunroof and digitised driver display over the Grand i10 Nios.

• Shares the same petrol and CNG powertrains with the Grand i10 Nios.

• Prices are likely to start from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Hyundai Exter is now a step closer to launch, by virtue of entering series production at the carmaker’s manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The first model off the production line was finished in a unique khaki colour option. Hyundai is already taking bookings for the micro SUV for Rs 11,000. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hyundai SUV:

A Bold Design

The Exter will be Hyundai’s new entry-level SUV offering. It sports a bold look and gets a typical boxy appearance, which is down to the chunky wheel arches, body cladding and roof rails. Other interesting exterior traits include H-shaped LED DRLs and elements in the taillights, big skid plates, and chrome surround for the projector headlights.

Equipment Onboard

Hyundai has revealed some headlining features of the Exter such as a dual-camera dashcam, cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen, digitised driver display, single-pane sunroof, and wireless phone charging.

The Exter’s safety kit will include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats, and a reversing camera.

Powertrains On Offer

Since it’s based on the same platform as the Grand i10 Nios, it'll share its powertrain with the latter as well. It gets a 1.2-litre petrol engine (83PS/114Nm) paired with a 5-speed MT or AMT. The same unit will also be offered with an optional CNG kit mated to the 5-speed MT only.

Related: Hyundai Exter Has These 5 Additional Features Over The Grand i10 Nios

Launch, Price And Competition

The Exter will go on sale on July 10, with prices likely to start from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). It will fight it out with the Tata Punch, Citroen C3, and Maruti Fronx, while also taking on the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.