Hyundai has launched the Exter, the much-awaited Tata Punch rival at a starting price of Rs. 5.99 lakh and will be available in seven trims: EX, EX (O), S, S (O), SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect.

There is a CNG guise on offer that can be had in two trims. The brand offers the Exter in six single-tone shades and three dual-tone shades: Fiery Red, Ranger Khaki, Cosmic Blue, Atlas White, Titan Grey, and Starry Night, including Ranger Khaki with Abyss Black, Cosmic Blue with Abyss Black and Atlas Black with Abyss Black.

The exterior gets sharp lines and creases all over the body. The front section gets signature “H” shaped DRLs and taillamps with bi-function projection headlights. The side profile gets chunky body cladding which adds to the sporty look of the SUV. The car comes shod with “Exter” lettering on the front and the back and wears 15-inch alloy wheels.

The cabin has taken cues from the Hyundai Aura and Grand i10, and gets three colour themes for the interiors: Light Sage, Silver, and Cosmic Blue. The dash places an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with a 4.2-inch TFT instrument console. Other mentions include Hyundai’s Bluelink with over 60 connected car features, over-the-air updates, in-built navigation, 90 embedded voice commands with 10 Indian languages and two international, a wireless charging pad, footwell lighting, Type-C charging ports, upholstery with “Exter” lettering,

The safety suite consists of TPMS, a voice-assisted sunroof, a dual dash cam unit, a rearview camera with sensors, ABS with EBD, VSM, ESC, hill assist, and six airbags to name a few.

The Hyundai Exter uses a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, in-line four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 81 bhp of power and 114 Nm of peak torque. The transmission options include a five-speed manual and a five-speed AMT gearbox. The CNG guise makes 68 bhp and 95.2 Nm of peak torque. The CNG guise comes paired with a five-speed manual only. The company claims a fuel efficiency of 19.4 kmpl for the manual, 19.2 for the AMT and 27.1 km for the CNG guise.

The Hyundai Exter rivals the likes of the Tata Punch and Citroen C3 to name a few.

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By: Sumesh Soman