Hyundai Exter HX8

Hyundai Exter HX8 is the petrol, manual HX 8 trim of the Exter micro SUV, built around a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine with 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, paired to a 5-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive. It suits buyers who want a higher-spec Exter with practical everyday dimensions, a 391-litre boot, and a 5-seater cabin without moving to the top trim.

Hyundai positions the HX8 as part of the Exter lineup’s more feature-rich end, and this trim keeps the focus on convenience with equipment such as a touchscreen, automatic climate control, engine start-stop button, multi-function steering wheel, ABS, airbags, and power steering. For city-focused buyers, it offers the Exter’s compact 3,830 mm length and 2450 mm wheelbase in a package that is still easy to place in traffic and parking spaces.

The HX8 is also a sensible pick if you want the Exter’s current powertrain and body style in a mainstream petrol format rather than CNG, with BS6 Phase 2 compliance, E20 compatibility, and a 37-litre fuel tank. Compared with lower variants, it is aimed at buyers prioritizing a more complete feature set, while still staying within the Exter’s 5-seat, front-wheel-drive, urban-friendly setup.

A strong pick if you want the petrol HX8 for city and weekend use, because it pairs Hyundai’s 1.2-litre Kappa engine with a 5-speed manual, 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, plus a useful 391-litre boot and 185 mm ground clearance for rough urban roads and speed breakers.

The HX8 sits in the better-equipped end of the Exter range, with features such as a touchscreen, automatic climate control, engine start-stop button, steering-mounted controls, ABS, dual airbags and power steering, so it suits buyers prioritising convenience and basic safety over outright performance.

Choose the petrol HX8 if you want a compact SUV with a 5-seat cabin, front-wheel drive, 37-litre fuel tank and a size that is easy to place in traffic, while still offering the higher-riding stance and cargo space that make the Exter more practical than a typical hatchback.

HX8 is the petrol, manual mid-to-upper trim of the Exter in India, using Hyundai’s 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine with 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, so it suits buyers who want a simple and proven setup rather than an automatic. It is a 5-seater FWD SUV with a 37-litre fuel tank, 391-litre boot, and 185 mm ground clearance, which makes it practical for city use and occasional highway runs.

HX8 stands out for being one of the better-equipped Exter variants without moving to the very top end, with features such as a touchscreen, automatic climate control, engine start/stop button, multifunction steering wheel, and safety kit including dual airbags and ABS. For buyers comparing variants, its appeal is that it balances everyday comfort and core convenience features while staying within the petrol-manual line-up.

The HX8 continues to be positioned as a value-focused sweet spot in the Exter range, especially because Hyundai offers the model with multiple configurations, and the HX8 sits above the more basic trims while still retaining the same 1.2-litre petrol hardware. If you want the Exter shape, a manual gearbox, and a usable feature list without stepping into the most expensive variants, HX8 is the trim to shortlist.

Hyundai Exter HX8 sits in the upper-mid of the Exter range, with an ex-showroom price of ₹8.35 lakh and a Delhi on-road price of about ₹9.56 lakh; if you are comparing city totals, nearby on-road figures can vary roughly from ₹9.48 lakh in Ahmedabad to about ₹10.14 lakh in Bengaluru or Hyderabad, so budget for local taxes and insurance before shortlisting this trim.

The HX8 petrol manual is the most straightforward mileage choice in the Exter HX8 lineup, with a claimed 19.4 kmpl and a 5-speed manual gearbox, so it suits buyers who want predictable running costs without stepping up to CNG.

For buyers prioritizing lower fuel bills, the HX8 CNG manual is the mileage-focused option in this variant family, with a claimed 27.1 km/kg and the same 1.2-litre engine tuned for bi-fuel use; that makes it the better pick if most driving is city-based and CNG availability is reliable.

The HX8 AMT petrol trades some driver involvement for convenience and is listed with a claimed 19.2 kmpl, which is close to the manual petrol figure, so it is useful if you want an automatic without a major mileage penalty.