Hyundai Motor India Limited has introduced the new Hyundai Exter, priced from ₹5,79,900 (ex-showroom), under the campaign ‘Drive to Shine’. The updated model represents a bold evolution of Hyundai’s popular compact SUV, combining a refreshed design with smarter technology, improved cabin space, and enhanced safety features.
Well-regarded for its reliable powertrain and versatile performance, the new Exter continues to build on its strengths while offering modern convenience features and a more confident SUV stance, catering to both urban and lifestyle-oriented buyers.
Speaking on the launch of the new Hyundai EXTER, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Since its debut, the Hyundai EXTER has received an overwhelming response, earning the trust of over 2 lakh customers across India. With its bold design and segment defining features, Hyundai EXTER has played a pivotal role in reimagining the segment. Building on this strong foundation, the new Hyundai EXTER embodies a reinvigorated spirit of ‘Drive to shine’, with refreshed styling, a more premium cabin, smarter connectivity and an enhanced safety package. These upgrades further strengthen its appeal among families and young explorers seeking a versatile SUV that seamlessly blends style, practicality and everyday usability. The new Hyundai EXTER reaffirms HMIL’s commitment to delivering world class technology, superior safety and a reliable SUV for young and ambitious India.”
The new Hyundai EXTER ups its SUV presence with bold front and rear bumper design, redesigned black radiator grille and striking new R15 (D=380.2 mm) diamond‑cut alloys – topped off by a sporty wing‑type spoiler for an unmistakable road presence. With proportions that further strengthen its SUV stance, the new Hyundai EXTER stands as the tallest in its segment, offering the longest wheelbase in the segment – delivering enhanced headroom and comfort to the passengers.
The new Hyundai Exter gets a bolder design with a wider front fascia, sportier rear styling, and muscular elements like wheel arch cladding and a wing-type spoiler, while its segment-leading height and long wheelbase enhance presence—making it well-suited for both city driving and weekend getaways.
The new Hyundai Exter enhances its SUV appeal with a bold new front and rear bumper design, a redesigned black radiator grille, and striking R15 diamond-cut alloy wheels. A sporty wing-type spoiler further adds to its distinctive road presence.
With proportions that reinforce its SUV stance, the Exter stands out as the tallest in its segment and offers the longest wheelbase, translating into improved headroom and overall passenger comfort.
Complementing its stronger presence, the updated design features a wider front fascia, sharper rear styling, and muscular elements such as wheel arch cladding—making it equally suited for urban commutes and weekend adventures.
| Dimensions of the new Hyundai EXTER | |
| Length (mm) | 3 830 |
| Width (mm) | 1 723 |
| Height (mm) | 1 643^ |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2 450 |
| ^with roof rails | |
The new Hyundai Exter delivers a more premium and practical cabin experience, featuring a dual-tone interior, sporty D-cut steering wheel, and segment-first metal pedals. Comfort is further enhanced with improved cabin space, a 391-litre boot, and standard features such as driver seat height adjustment and rear headrests, creating a more driver-focused and refined environment.
On the technology front, the Exter raises the bar with a segment-first dashcam, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and expanded connectivity through Bluelink. Additional conveniences like rear Type-C charging ports, offline voice commands, OTA updates, and a digital instrument cluster contribute to a more connected and intuitive driving experience.
Powering the Exter is a refined 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine offered with both manual and AMT transmission options, ensuring smooth and efficient performance. The lineup also includes a bi-fuel CNG variant with dual cylinders and a standard spare tyre, balancing practicality with usable boot space.
Safety remains a strong focus, with the Exter equipped with over 45 features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hill-Start Assist (HAC) as standard across all variants. The model is available in a range of colour options, including new additions like Golden Bronze and Titanium Black Matte.
| The new Hyundai EXTER – Variants & Pricing (Ex-showroom INR) | |||
| Engine | Transmission | Variant | Price |
| 1.2 l Kappa petrol | MT | HX 2 | 5 79 900 |
| HX 3 | 6 23 900 | ||
| HX 4 | 7 21 900 | ||
| HX 6 | 7 94 900 | ||
| HX 8 | 8 35 900 | ||
| AMT | HX 3 | 6 90 900 | |
| HX 4+ | 8 05 900 | ||
| HX 6 | 8 54 900 | ||
| HX 8 | 9 07 900 | ||
| HX 10 | 9 41 900 | ||
| 1.2 l Bi-fuel Kappa petrol with CNG | MT | HX 2 | 6 99 900 |
| HX 3 | 7 43 900 | ||
| HX 4 | 8 26 900 | ||
| HX 6 | 8 93 900 | ||
| HX 8 | 9 40 900 | ||
Customers can book the new Hyundai EXTER for INR 11 000 at any Hyundai dealerships across the country or by visiting the Click to Buy platform.
