The leading SUV manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) rolled out two new variants of the Exter, its popular entry-level SUV, on September 6, 2024. Both new variants, i.e., S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ (MT) receive an electric sunroof as standard. In the Indian market, the Exter S+ (AMT) is being offered at an ex-showroom price of INR 8,43,900, while the S(O)+ (MT) is available at INR 7,86,300 (ex-showroom). The updated Exter was unveiled in the domestic market last year with five variants: S, SX(O), EX, SX, and SX(O) Connect.
Hyundai Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT Exterior
The Korean carmaker is offering the Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT with a host of design elements, including projector headlights, a sleek black mesh radiator grille, and a revamped H-shaped LED DRL. The new Hyundai Exter trims feature diamond-cut alloy wheels, and the sides are further highlighted by black panels. At the back, the Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT variants come loaded with a sporty roof spoiler, rear wiper, shark-fin antenna, and H-shaped LED tail light design.
Hyundai Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT Interior
The Hyundai Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT variants are packed with several advanced features inside the cabin. These include a digital instrument cluster followed by a colored TFT Multi-Information Display (MID), rear AC vents, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED DRLs, all power windows, floor mats, headlamp escort function, front and rear skid plates, and more.
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Hyundai Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT Safety Features
For safety, the Hyundai Exter receives features like Day & Night IRVM, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, 6 airbags, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), burglar alarm, and impact-sensing auto door unlock.
Hyundai Exter S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ MT Powertrain
Under the bonnet, the new Exter variants draw power from a 1.2-litre Kappa 4-cylinder naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine. The unit churns out a maximum power of 82 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 113.8 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. It is mated to either a five-speed AMT or a five-speed MT. This powertrain is also available with CNG power that delivers an output of 68 bhp and a peak torque of 95 Nm. The CNG version is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
Hyundai Exter SUV Rivals
In the subcompact SUV segment, the Hyundai Exter SUV rivals the likes of the Tata Punch, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
