The Hyundai Exter is Hyundai to the brave attempt at the micro SUV class, aimed to fulfil in a compact car fit with micro urban utility with an SUV inspired. With its tough appearance, rough stance on the ground and high technology cabin the Exter is targeted towards targeting young customers as well as urban population who seek the appearance of an SUV yet are light in weight. It consists of a combination of modern design and compact size and therefore is perfect amidst narrow city streets though it still attracts glances with its assertive characteristics.
Engine and Performance
The Hyundai Exter is fitted with 1.2 liter Kappa petrol engine with 83 PS of power and 114 Nm of torque under the hood. It is offered in a functional 5-speed manual and AMT (automated manual transmission) according to various preferences on driving. The motor is sophisticated and receptive and provides urban driving to be smooth and pleasant to drive. It may not be designed to run at high speed, but the Exter is comfortable to drive to work and the odd trip to the highway also.
Mileage and Efficiency
The Exter has fuel efficiency as its strength. The petrol models will have mileage of about 19.4 km/l (manual) and 19.2 km/l (AMT) making it a decent fuel efficient city car. There is also a CNG version, which will increase efficiency even more, and attract buyers of cheap cars that think only about operating costs.
Comfort and Ride Quality
On the inside the Exter is a pleasant surprise not only because of the fact that it has a large roomy and well equipped cabin. Although it has a small size, it has excellent passenger space both in front and the back where there are high headroom and legroom. The seats are quite comfortable and ride is comfortable due to a well set-up suspension system that effectively eats-up potholes and bumps. Such features as a touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, rear air-conditioning vents, and connected car tech make it feel premium, though it is a compact car.
Price and Value
Hyundai Exter is competitively priced with the range starting at approximately 6 lakh and going up to 10 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the model and specifications. It has a superior value offering, in that it comes with an SUV like styling, modern features, and cost-efficient performance. The Exter is a clever and attractive addition to a market packed with similar small cars that promises to satisfy buyers seeking an attractive design, compact size, feature-laden car that is simple to drive and inexpensive to own.
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