New Hyundai Exter HX 8 Variant Explained In 9 Real-life Images
The HX 8 gets plenty of comfort and convenience features, while being offered with all the powertrain options that are on offer with the updated micro SUV
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The facelifted Hyundai Exter was recently launched in our market, with prices starting from Rs 5.80 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). Hyundai is selling it in a revised variant lineup: HX 2, HX 3, HX 4, HX 4 Plus, HX 6, HX 8 and HX 10. The updated Exter has now reached some Hyundai dealerships across India. One of the latest videos on the new Exter shows its second-to-top HX 8 variant in detail so let’s check it out:
Exterior
In the video, the new Exter seems to be finished in the Titanium Black shade that is on offer with the HX 8 variant. We have covered the variant-wise colour options in detail to help you pick the new Exter in your preferred shade. You can also check out how the lower-spec HX 4 variant looks like here.
Front
The HX 8 variant of the new Exter looks identical to the fully loaded HX 10 trim. It also comes with the same set of halogen projector headlights with the ‘H-shaped’ LED DRLs and black finish for the redesigned grille. It also gets a fresh silver-finished skid plate in the bumper.
Side
You would notice the chunky black cladding all around the SUV along with muscular wheel arches and the ORVM-mounted LED turn indicators. The HX 8 features the new set of 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels that is present on the top-spec HX 10 variant. Hyundai also offers black-finished roof rails on this variant which are provided from the mid-spec HX 6 trim onwards.
Rear
It’s from the rear as well that you would notice many similarities between the HX 8 and HX 10, starting with the LED tail lights. Other elements include a shark fin antenna, a wing-shaped spoiler (only with the HX 8 petrol variant), and the revised skid plate. Interested to know how the base-spec HX 2 variant looks like? Find out here.
Interior
Hyundai offers the HX 8 with dual-tone navy blue and grey cabin theme and seat upholstery. That said, it gets semi-fabric upholstery for the seats as prevalent on the HX 10 variant. It’s from the HX 8 variant onwards that the new Exter gets leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob as well as footwell lighting. While the HX 8 trim does get a rear parcel tray, it comes only with the petrol variant. That said, the HX 8 variant misses out on metal pedals, which are available on the HX 10 trim. Know what updates the HX 8 trim brings over the HX 6 trim.
This story will give you more details about how the one-below-top HX 3 variant is like.
Features
In terms of features, the 2026 Hyundai Exter HX 8 is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system (without the OTA update support) with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and front and rear speakers. Hyundai also offers the HX 8 variant with push-button start/stop, a single-pane sunroof (available from the mid-spec HX 4 Plus variant), automatic climate control, wireless phone charger, cruise control (petrol-only variant), and paddle shifters (AMT only).
The safety suite comprises six airbags (as standard), ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold control, a built-in dashcam, a rear wiper with washer and defogger, and a rear parking camera. We have also covered the exact variant-wise features on offer with the new Hyundai Exter to help ease your purchase decision. Also check out this story to know the difference between the top-spec HX 10 variant and the HX 8 trim.
2026 Hyundai Exter HX 8: Powertrain Options
The HX 8 is one of the three variants that gets all the engine and gearbox options that are on offer with the facelifted Hyundai Exter. Here’s a look at the technical specification of the powertrains:
| Specification |
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine with CNG |
| Power |
83 PS |
83 PS/69 PS (CNG) |
| Torque |
114 Nm |
114 Nm/95 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT* |
5-speed MT |
*AMT - automated manual transmission
The detailed variant-wise powertrain option story should help you in case you were interested in knowing the exact engine and gearbox combination that’s available with your preferred variant.
2026 Hyundai Exter HX 8: Price And Competition
The 2026 Hyundai Exter HX 8 variants are priced from Rs 8.36 lakh to Rs 9.41 lakh, while other variants range between Rs 5.80 lakh and Rs 9.42 lakh (all prices introductory ex-showroom pan-India). Checkout this story for the detailed pricelist.
Hyundai’s micro SUV goes up against the Tata Punch and Citroen C3, while also being an affordable option to the likes of the Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon.