Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the name of its upcoming SUV – Hyundai Exter. This new SUV will be an extremely important part of Hyundai’s strong line-up of SUVs that already include Venue, Venue N Line, Creta, Alcazar, Kona Electric, Tucson and Ioniq 5. The Exter will be positioned below the Venue, which is currently the company’s entry level SUV. It will be launched in the second half of the year.
The company claims that “Hyundai Exter draws inspiration from the natural world around it and reflects an identity that is external and focused on the outside.” The Hyundai Exter SUV will compete against the likes of Tata Punch and Citroen C3 in the segment.
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “We are proud to announce the name of our new SUV – Hyundai Exter that exemplifies the pulse of Gen Z buyers while empowering them with a smart mobility solution to fuel their wanderlust. Hyundai Exter is the 8th model in our line up with a SUV body style and we are confident that this new member to our family will provide further fillip to our growth in SUV sales.”
Like other Hyundai SUVs, the Exter is expected to be loaded with class-leading features as well. It might get LED headlights and taillights, an electric sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, automatic climate control and a wireless charger. The Hyundai Exter 2023 price is expected to be between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Its rival, the Tata Punch, is priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9.47 lakh (ex-showroom).
