Hyundai Exter: 5 key things to know about the new model

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Hyundai Exter: 5 key things to know about the new model (Image: pixabay.com)
Hyundai Exter: 5 key things to know about the new model (Image: pixabay.com)

Delhi : Hyundai Exter SUV has now been officially unveiled by Hyundai Motor India. There is a lot of anticipation for the vehicle's premiere, which is set for next month. More so since the Exter, Hyundai's most cheap SUV, will be positioned below the Venue in the SUV lineup of the manufacturer. The Tata Punch will be a very fierce competitor for it. Here are five crucial facts regarding the Hyundai Exter SUV that you should be aware of. It will be fascinating to watch how it performs once it is out on the market.

Price Of Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter is anticipated to cost between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom). For comparison, the ex-showroom cost of the Tata Punch ranges from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 9.52 lakh. But if the Exter undercuts the Punch, do not be shocked.

Launch of the Hyundai Exter

On July 10, the Hyundai Exter will go on sale in India.

Dimensions of the Hyundai Exter

The Exter has a 2,450mm-long wheelbase and a height of 1,631mm. In comparison to the Punch, it is 16mm higher and has a 5mm larger wheelbase.

Tata Punch vs the Hyundai Exter

Direct competitors between The Exter and The Punch. The Punch, which frequently clocks over 10,000 units in wholesale dispatches, is also Tata Motors' most cheap SUV. The Exter becomes a key model for the Indian branch of the South Korean auto giant as Tata Motors puts pressure on Hyundai Motor India in terms of volume sales in the local market.

Features of the Hyundai Exter

The Exter has a tonne of features, like the majority of Hyundai vehicles. It has an exclusive parametric grille, projector headlights, H-signature LED DRLs, H-signature LED taillamps, front and rear skid plates, and diamond-cut alloy wheels on the outside. Automatic climate control, semi-leatherette seating, seatbelt reminders for all seats, an 8-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch coloured TFT MID, a dashcam with front and rear cameras and a 2.31-inch LCD display, cruise control, and automatic climate control are all included inside the cabin.

The Hyundai Bluelink connected car platform has more than 60 functionalities. More than 90 embedded speech commands are now accessible, including Hinglish voice commands like "Temperature Kam Kardo" and "Sunroof Kholo." The SUV has a market-first H2C (home to car) Alexa system that speaks Hindi and English, multilingual infotainment with support for 10 regional and 2 international languages, and ambient sounds of nature with 7 acoustic profiles.