Hyundai Exter finally priced as brand’s newest and smallest SUV

Its eagerly awaited market launch happening later today (17 September), Hyundai has released official pricing of the new Exter small SUV on its website.

Unveiled last year as the direct replacement for the discontinued Atos, the Indian-made Exter takes over from the Venue as Hyundai’s new entry-level SUV/crossover in South Africa, with a line-up spanning five models all powered by the same powerplant.

The fundamentals

Different from the even tinier Casper sold in South Korea, the Exter, which went under the Ai3 internal moniker during development, rides on the same platform as the Grand i10 with dimensions of 3 815 mm in overall length, a width of 1 710 mm and height of 1 631 mm.

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Its wheelbase stretching 2 450 mm, the Exter conforms to India’s sub-four metre regulations and as a result of being wider and longer than the Casper, offers up more boot space for a total of 391-litres with the rear seats in position.

Simple up front

Positioned above the Grand i10 pricing, while undercutting the R309 900 starting sticker of the entry-level Venue, the Exter, as in India, debuts in South Africa motivated solely by the long-serving normally aspirated 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine, albeit without the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) capability.

Producing 61kW/114Nm, the unit drives the front wheels through either a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automated manual (AMT). Claimed fuel consumption is 5.7 L/100 km and 5.9 L/100 km respectively.

Spec

In terms of features, the range kicks-off with the Premium that mirrors the mid-range SX model in India with items comprising imitation alloy 15-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, six airbags, electric mirrors, a 4.2-inch instrument cluster display and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Up next, the Executive swaps the faux alloys for 15-inch diamond-cut wheels while also gaining LED headlights, cruise control, a reverse camera, paddle shifters and stability controls on automatic models, and a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel.

Finally, the AMT-only Elite boasts automatic air-conditioning, a panoramic sunroof, the mentioned stability control and model specific cloth seats.

Colours

On the colour front, the mono-tone catalogue spans six hues; Atlas White, Titan Grey, Tomboy Khaki, Starry Night, Cosmic Blue and Firey Red.

As for the dual-tone options, three options have been selected; Atlas White, Tomboy Khaki and Cosmic Blue contrasted by a black roof.

At the same time, selecting either of the Cosmic Blue tones brings blue seat accents, with so-called sage detailing being reserved for the vehicle finished in Tomboy Khaki.

Price

Included with each Exter’s price tag is a seven-year/200 000 km warranty and a three-year/45 000 km service plan.

• Exter 1.2 Premium – R269 900
• Exter 1.2 Premium AMT – R294 800
• Exter 1.2 Executive – R289 900
• Exter 1.2 Executive AMT – R314 900
• Exter 1.2 Elite AMT – R344 900

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