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Hyundai Exter

Hyundai’s smallest SUV: a tall, 3,830 mm micro-SUV with a 1.2 petrol, an AMT option and a twin-cylinder CNG that leaves usable boot space. It suits first-time buyers and city families who want an upright SUV shape, six airbags and a sunroof for well under ₹10 lakh, and can live with modest performance.

₹5.81 – 9.46 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 1197 cc
Mileage: 19.2–19.4 km/l, 27.1 km/kg (CNG)

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At a glance

6 airbags and ESC on every variant
391-litre boot on petrol, about 225 litres on CNG
Twin-cylinder CNG, claimed 27.1 km/kg
Sunroof from ₹7.99 lakh (HX6 petrol)
Dashcam from HX6 upward
Automatic is an AMT, not a torque converter

Our pick at each price

HX4₹7.28 lakh
The petrol manual HX4 at ₹7.28 lakh adds rear AC vents, TPMS and LED DRLs to the touchscreen of HX3, keeps the full 391-litre boot and stays under ₹7.5 lakh.
HX6₹7.99 lakh
If you want the sunroof, climate control and dashcam, HX6 petrol manual at ₹7.99 lakh is where they all arrive together. The HX6 CNG at ₹8.95 lakh suits high-mileage city drivers.

Rivals

Tata Punch₹5.75 – 10.77 lakh
Mahindra Bolero₹8.57 – 9.99 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Fronx₹6.85 – 11.84 lakh

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Hyundai Exter specifications

Mileage (ARAI)19.2–19.4 km/l, 27.1 km/kg (CNG)
TransmissionManual, AMT
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol, CNG
Engine1197 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG
Gearboxes	Manual, AMT
Power	83 PS
Torque	114 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	19.2–19.4 km/l, 27.1 km/kg (CNG)
Seats	5
Length	3830 mm
Width	1723 mm
Height	1643 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Ground clearance	185 mm
Boot space	391 litres
Fuel tank	37 litres

Hyundai Exter variants: price and features

Base variant
Exter
HX2
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 19.4 km/l
₹5.81 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear parking sensors
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear parking sensors
- ISOFIX mounts
- Manual AC
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HX3
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 19.4 km/l
₹6.30 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.49 lakh more than HX2 for
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
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- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
- Steering audio controls
- Front and rear speakers
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HX3
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 19.2 km/l
₹6.95 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.65 lakh more than HX3 for
- 5-speed AMT
- 6 airbags
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- 5-speed AMT
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
- 6 airbags
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HX2
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 27.1 km/kg
₹7.00 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.05 lakh more than HX3 for
- Twin-cylinder CNG
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear parking sensors
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- Twin-cylinder CNG
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Rear parking sensors
- Manual AC
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HX4
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 19.4 km/l
₹7.28 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.28 lakh more than HX2 for
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- LED DRLs
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- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- LED DRLs
- Electric mirror adjustment
- Rear Type-C ports
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HX3
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 27.1 km/kg
₹7.45 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.17 lakh more than HX4 for
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
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- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear parking camera
- Steering audio controls
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HX6
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 19.4 km/l
₹7.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.54 lakh more than HX3 for
- Sunroof
- Automatic climate control
- Dashcam
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- Sunroof
- Automatic climate control
- Dashcam
- Cruise control
- Projector headlamps
- Rear defogger
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HX4+
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 19.2 km/l
₹8.10 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.11 lakh more than HX6 for
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Electrically folding mirrors
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- Sunroof
- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Electrically folding mirrors
- LED DRLs
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HX4
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 27.1 km/kg
₹8.28 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.18 lakh more than HX4+ for
- Electric mirror adjustment
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- Rear AC vents
- Tyre pressure monitor
- LED DRLs
- Electric mirror adjustment
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HX8
Petrol · 1197 cc · Manual · 19.4 km/l
₹8.40 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.12 lakh more than HX4 for
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
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- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
- Cooled glovebox
- Rear wiper and washer
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HX6
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 19.2 km/l
₹8.59 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.19 lakh more than HX8 for
- Automatic climate control
- Dashcam
- Paddle shifters
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- Automatic climate control
- Dashcam
- Paddle shifters
- Cruise control
- Projector headlamps
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HX6
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 27.1 km/kg
₹8.95 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.36 lakh more than HX6 for
- Sunroof
- Rear defogger
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- Sunroof
- Automatic climate control
- Dashcam
- Projector headlamps
- Rear defogger
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HX8
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 19.2 km/l
₹9.12 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.17 lakh more than HX6 for
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
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- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
- Cooled glovebox
- Rear wiper and washer
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HX8
CNG · 1197 cc · Manual · 27.1 km/kg
₹9.42 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
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- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto headlamps
- Cooled glovebox
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Top variant
Exter
HX10
Petrol · 1197 cc · AMT · 19.2 km/l
₹9.46 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.04 lakh more than HX8 for
- Built-in navigation
- Connected-car features
- Over-the-air updates
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- Built-in navigation
- Connected-car features
- Over-the-air updates
- Metal pedals
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Our verdict on the Exter

The Exter makes most sense as a petrol manual in the middle of the range. HX4 at ₹7.28 lakh has what a family needs, and HX6 adds the comfort extras for about ₹71,000 more. The twin-cylinder CNG is cleverly packaged and cheap to run, but it still costs you roughly 166 litres of boot, so measure your luggage before choosing it. The 83 PS engine is adequate in town and feels stretched on the highway, especially as a CNG at 69 PS. The automatic is an AMT, which pauses on upshifts. If you want a proper automatic or more power at this money, look at the Punch or a well-specced hatchback instead.

Good things

391-litre boot on the petrol, generous for a 3,830 mm car
Twin-cylinder CNG keeps about 225 litres of boot instead of filling it
Six airbags, ESC and rear sensors from the ₹5.81 lakh base car
Sunroof and dashcam available well under ₹9 lakh

Could be better

83 PS and 114 Nm are adequate, not quick, and the CNG drops to 69 PS
The automatic is an AMT, with the pause at every upshift that implies
Knight, dual-tone and matte versions add about ₹15,000 for paint and trim
Base HX2 has no touchscreen and steel wheels without covers

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Hyundai Exter colours and photos

Colours on sale

Atlas White
Titan Grey
Titanium Black
Titan Black Matte
Starry Night
Ranger Khaki
Golden Bronze
Ranger Khaki With Black Roof

Hyundai Exter: a small SUV that keeps its boot

The Exter sits below the Venue in Hyundai’s range. It is short at 3,830 mm but tall at 1,643 mm, which gives it an upright SUV stance, easy entry and 185 mm of ground clearance. The 2026 facelift brought new styling, renamed trims (HX2 to HX10) and more standard kit, but the same 1.2-litre petrol underneath.

That engine makes 83 PS and 114 Nm, with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT. The CNG version uses two smaller cylinders under the boot floor, rated at 69 PS and a claimed 27.1 km/kg, and is manual only. Prices run from ₹5.81 lakh to ₹9.46 lakh ex-showroom before paint options. Knight, dual-tone and matte paint versions cost about ₹15,000 more.

Six airbags, stability control, hill assist and rear sensors are standard. The touchscreen arrives at HX3, rear AC vents at HX4, the sunroof at HX4+ (AMT) or HX6 (manual), and a factory dashcam at HX6. The HX8 adds alloy wheels, a wireless charger and auto headlamps, and the HX10 AMT tops the range with built-in navigation and connected features.

Which variant should you buy?

HX4 petrol manual at ₹7.28 lakh is the sensible one: touchscreen, wireless phone mirroring, rear camera, rear AC vents and TPMS. HX6 at ₹7.99 lakh adds the sunroof, climate control, cruise and a dashcam. HX8 adds alloys and a wireless charger. HX10 is AMT only and adds little beyond navigation and connected features.

Petrol or CNG?

The CNG costs about ₹1 lakh more at each trim and is claimed at 27.1 km/kg. If you drive over 1,000 km a month in town, it pays back. The catch is the boot: about 225 litres against 391, and power falls to 69 PS. For family trips with luggage, the petrol is the easier car to live with.

Manual or AMT?

The AMT costs ₹60,000-73,000 over the manual. It removes the clutch in traffic but pauses noticeably on upshifts. If you want a two-pedal car and can live with that, the HX6 AMT at ₹8.59 lakh is the most sensible AMT. There is no CNG automatic.

How does it compare with the Tata Punch?

The Punch is the obvious rival, with a five-star Global NCAP rating and its own twin-cylinder CNG. The Exter counters with six airbags as standard, a factory dashcam and a four-cylinder engine where the Punch uses a three-cylinder. Drive both; the choice often comes down to which cabin and dealer you prefer.

Exter vs rivals

Spec	Hyundai Exter₹5.81 – 9.46 lakh	Tata Punch₹5.75 – 10.77 lakh	Mahindra Bolero₹8.57 – 9.99 lakh	Maruti Suzuki Fronx₹6.85 – 11.84 lakh	Mahindra Bolero Neo₹9.06 – 10.85 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol, CNG	Petrol, CNG	Diesel	Petrol, CNG	Diesel
Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG	1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo, 1.2 iCNG	1.5 diesel	1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo, 1.2 CNG	1.5 diesel
Power	83 PS	120 PS	76 PS	100.06 PS	100 PS
Gearbox	Manual, AMT	Manual, AMT	Manual	Manual, AMT, Automatic	Manual
Mileage	19.2–19.4 km/l, 27.1 km/kg (CNG)	18.8–20.09 km/l	16.5 km/l	20.01–22.89 km/l, 28.51 km/kg (CNG)	17.29 km/l
Seats	5	5	7	5	7
Boot	391 litres	366 litres	370 litres	308 litres	384 litres
Compare	Viewing	Exter vs Punch	Exter vs Bolero	Exter vs Fronx	Exter vs Bolero Neo

Hyundai Exter mileage

1197 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
19.4 km/l
Variants
5
1197 cc, PetrolAMT
Claimed (ARAI)
19.2 km/l
Variants
5
1197 cc, CNGManual
Claimed (ARAI)
27.1 km/kg
Variants
5

Hyundai Exter on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹6.38 – 10.59 lakh
Mumbai₹6.80 – 10.99 lakh
Bengaluru₹7.05 – 11.40 lakh
Chennai₹6.91 – 11.16 lakh
Kolkata₹6.73 – 10.88 lakh
Bhopal₹6.62 – 10.69 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Exter EMI

₹9,755 a month

On ₹5.81 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.16 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹1.21 lakh.

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Hyundai Exter FAQ

What is the price of the Hyundai Exter in India?

The Hyundai Exter costs ₹5.81 to 9.46 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Hyundai Exter come with?

The Hyundai Exter is sold with petrol and CNG power (1.2 petrol, 1.2 CNG).

What is the mileage of the Hyundai Exter?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Hyundai Exter is 19.2–19.4 km/l, 27.1 km/kg (CNG).

How many people can the Hyundai Exter seat?

The Hyundai Exter is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Hyundai Exter?

The Hyundai Exter is 3830 mm long, 1723 mm wide and 1643 mm tall, with a 2450 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Hyundai Exter have?

The Hyundai Exter has 391 litres of boot space.

Does the Hyundai Exter come with an automatic gearbox?

The Hyundai Exter is offered with manual, amt gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Hyundai Exter?

The Hyundai Exter has 185 mm of ground clearance.

Which Hyundai Exter variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.