Introducing Hyundai’s newest India-built compact SUV: The Exter
The addition to the South Korean automaker's SUV offering will be their smallest yet, and boasts a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine.
Hyundai recently unveiled a new addition to its automotive line-up, a compact SUV that caters to the growing demand for smaller crossover vehicles. Here’s what CAR Magazine knows about the likely SA-bound Exter.
According to Autocar India, the Hyundai Exter shares its platform with that market’s Grand i10 Nios and Aura. This compact SUV will be offered on the sub-continent with a choice of both petrol and compressed natural gas drivetrains. Boasting five trim options, the Exter offers a comprehensive selection of features and customisation possibilities.
Positioned as the smallest SUV in Hyundai’s line-up (so, below the Venue), the petrol-powered Exter is equipped with the brand’s 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. This delivers 61kW and 113.8N.m of torque to the front wheels. A choice of five-speed manual or automated-manual transmission is offered.
The Exter introduces a fresh H-pattern LED treatment for both daytime running lamps and tail lamps. It features a boxy silhouette, an upright nose, robust-looking body cladding, faux skid plates, front and rear and roof rails.
The higher trim levels of the Exter showcase 15-inch alloy wheels with the option for dual-tone exterior colour combinations and three interior finishes.
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This compact SUV features a fully digital instrument cluster equipped with a 4.2-inch multi-information display, a feature typically found in more expensive Hyundai models. Complementing this is an eight-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Another features is the inclusion of voice-activated commands and wireless charging.
Hyundai South Africa has confirmed that the Exter is currently under consideration for our market.
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