Hyundai Exter

Expert Review by Maxabout

To enter the compact SUV space in India, Hyundai launched the Exter which is meant to combine style, performance and utility. It hopes to appeal to young urban families as well as young professionals who may be looking for a versatile car by its tough looks and well appointed cabin.

Design and Aesthetics

The Exter has an audacious and tough look adorned with a big chrome grille, LED projector headlamps, and strong wheel arches. It combines compact dimensions with a high ground clearance of 185 mm that facilitates both city driving and light off-road adventures. Coming in different colours including dual tone options makes it more visually attractive.

Performance and Powertrain

The Exter comes with two versions of 1.2-liter petrol engine: naturally aspirated as well as turbocharged models. The engine produces 82 bhp coupled with 114 Nm of torque together with manual or AMT transmission alternatives. For instance, there is also CNG version for those who are conscious regarding their fuel bills. Its mileage rating goes up to 27.1 km/kg while running on CNG calling out specifically to the people who value fuel efficiency above all else.

Features and Technology

Among other things, it consists of voice activated electric sunroof; an eight inch touch screen infotainment system that features Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay; double lens dash cam etc. However safety takes precedence over everything since it receives standards like six airbags, ABS along with EBD plus tire pressure monitoring.

Market Position and Pricing

As such its price range begins from ?6.13 lakh stretching up to ?10.43 lakh thus making it competitively priced yet having many features packed into this tiny SUV model itself Tata Punch or Citroen C3 among others; they are also reasonably priced option for budget-conscious buyers seeking stylish yet practical cars.

Target Audience

The Hyundai Exter is aimed at the urban middle class families and young professionals, who are interested in stylish cars with technological innovations (Lahti, 2017). Its maneuverability within the city limits and increased ground clearance both contribute to its suitability for town ride as well as weekend jaunts into the wilderness.

Value for Money

Value for money: The Exter is priced competitively and comes loaded with features along with fuel efficient powertrain options. It represents a mix of modern design, technology and well-known quality that Hyundai cars have long been associated with hence making it one of the most attractive offerings on the compact SUV market today.

Conclusion

To put it simply, the Hyundai Exter is an all-rounder compact SUV for present day Indian consumers. A rugged outlook combined with advanced features and great performance make this car a worthy player in India’s fiercely competitive SUV market.