Hyundai Exter Expected Prices: How Will It Compare To The Tata Punch?

The Exter will become Hyundai’s new entry-level SUV offering below the Venue

The Hyundai Exter is the much awaited micro SUV that will slot in below the Venue and take on the unchallenged reign of the Tata Punch. Its exterior design has been revealed along with details like variants, engine options and safety features. Bookings for the Exter are also open for a token of Rs 11,000. Given all the information available, we have estimated the variant-wise pricing for the upcoming Hyundai micro SUV. 

First, let’s look at the powertrain details of the Hyundai Exter, shared with the Grand i10 Nios hatchback:

This engine will also be available with a CNG kit, only with the manual transmission, with the performance figures dropping to 69PS and 95Nm.

In terms of the equipment list, it is expected to offer features similar to both the Grand i10 Nios and Venue. This would include comforts like a big touchscreen infotainment unit, cruise control, a digitised driver’s display, and a sunroof. Hyundai has confirmed that the Exter will get six airbags as standard along with ESC, rear parking camera, tyre pressure monitor, and a dashcam.

With that information in mind, here are the variant-wise expected prices for the Hyundai Exter:

The (O)Optional variants on the lower variants are likely to only offer a few additional safety features hence the small premium. We’re expecting the CNG variants to attract a premium of around Rs 90,000 over the corresponding petrol-MT trims, while the AMT will likely cost an extra Rs 60,000.

Let’s compare the expected prices of the Hyundai Exter with its closest competitors:

All prices are ex-showroom

While the Exter’s only direct rival is the Punch, it will also be an alternative to the likes of the Citroen C3 and some subcompact SUVs.