India-made Hyundai Exter launched in South Africa, priced

The India-made Hyundai Exter has been launched in South Africa with a price range of Rs 2,69,900 to Rs 3,34,900 (approximately Rs 12.95 lakh to 16.07 lakh). The SUV, with an initial batch of 996 units exported, is the eighth model sold by Hyundai in the said market, following the Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, i20 N Line, Venue, Venue N Line and the pre-facelift Alcazar. For those who don’t know, the Exter SUV recently crossed the 1 lakh sales milestone in India. It has also added a new Knight edition to its portfolio, based on the SX and SX (O) models, priced between Rs 8.38 lakh and 10.43 lakh (all ex-showroom). To know about the Exter in South Africa, read on.

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Hyundai Exter: Exterior and Interior

The South African version of the Exter comes with projector H-shaped LED daytime running lights, projector-based halogen headlights, 15-inch alloy wheels and LED taillights with H-shaped elements. However, the grille on this model is finished in black chrome instead of the black grille on the Indian version.

On the interior, the SUV comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster, a single-pane sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and automatic air conditioning with rear vents. It also gets a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), six airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear-view camera, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for safety.

Hyundai Exter: Under the Hood

The global-spec model is powered by the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine as the Indian model, which produces 82 hp and 113.8 Nm of torque. It comes mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox. However, unlike the latter, the South African Exter does not offer a CNG powertrain.

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Hyundai Exter: Price

The Indian version of Exter is priced between Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh (all ex-factory prices). The entry-level SUV is more than Rs 700,000 cheaper than the South African version. In terms of market competition, the Indian version of Exter competes with the Tata Punch, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.