KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hyundai Exter S+ AMT costs Rs 8.43 lakh, while the S (O)+ MT is priced at Rs 7.86 lakh.
- Electric sunroof is available, making it a value-for-money variant.
- Check the other features included in these trims.
Hyundai Motor India has launched two new value-for-money variants of the Hyundai Exter, called S+ AMT and S(O)+ Manual. The addition of an electric sunroof is the highlight of these two trims. As for the pricing, the S+ is priced at Rs 8,43,900, while the S(O)+ is available at Rs 7,86,300 (ex-showroom). A few months ago, the automaker did the same with their popular compact SUV, the Hyundai Venue, by launching its S(O)+ trim.
That said, let's check out the features of these variants below, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on the latest automotive news
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Features in Hyundai Exter
The big news is that these variants are now getting electric sunroof, the most demanded feature in Indian automotive sector, these days. Earlier, it used to start after SX variant which costs Rs 8.23 lakh for the manual gearbox and Rs 8.90 lakh for the AMT. Apart from this, other features included are:
- Digital Cluster with Color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID)
- 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- rear AC vents
- all power windows
- LED DRLs
- Front and rear skid plates
- Headlamp escort function
- Floor mats
- 6 airbags
- 3-point seatbelts for all seats
- Day & Night IRVM
- Tyre pressure monitoring system - Highline
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Burglar alarm
- ABS with EBD
- Impact-sensing auto door unlock
- Emergency stop signal (ESS)
Powertrain of Hyundai Exter
These new variants of the Hyundai Exter are available only with the 1.2L Kappa petrol engine, which produces 83 PS and 113 Nm of torque. It delivers a fuel efficiency of 19.4 km/l with the manual gearbox and 19.2 km/l with the AMT. Additionally, this engine is also used in the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS, Aura, Venue, and i20.
As for the performance, the low-end is powerful, but the 0 to 100 km/h time is around 14 to 15 seconds. Don't expect a thrilling drive from the car, as that's not what it's designed for.
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Verdict
This is the third change to the Hyundai Exter lineup this year. Prior to this, the Exter CNG and Exter Knight Edition were launched. These updates are occurring because the Hyundai Exter is one of the best-selling cars in the country, and the trend is leaning towards micro-SUVs. That said, this car is a great option for families and individuals who want a small vehicle with an SUV-like stance.
