The brand new Exter will function a barely smaller and extra reasonably priced different to the Hyundai Venue
by Thanos Pappas
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by Thanos Pappas
Hyundai‘s SUV vary simply bought barely greater with the addition of the smaller Exter. This city SUV was launched in India and will likely be positioned under the Venue, with each petrol and CNG powertrain choices accessible.
As a substitute of a full debut, Hyundai launched solely two pictures of the Exter, together with confirming some technical particulars forward of its launch within the Indian market, anticipated round July. However, an uncloaked prototype of the small SUV was noticed in Korea final week, offering us with an excellent perception into its exterior design.
Though Hyundai claims that the Exter’s design adopted an “out of doors, journey, and leisure” theme, the automobile’s underpinnings imposed limitations on its wheel dimension and proportions. Whereas not formally confirmed, the Exter is believed to share its K1 structure with different urban-focused fashions such because the i10, Grand i10 Nios, Aura, and Casper.
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The Exter’s fashionable styling options embody cut up headlights with H-shaped LED graphics, giant bumper intakes, skid plates, and a “floating roof” impact with a particular sample on the C-pillar, together with toned-up fenders on the profile. These design parts might doubtlessly affect the styling of future Hyundai SUVs. The brand new “Ranger Khaki” exterior coloration can also be anticipated to make an look in different fashions. Whereas there are not any pictures of the inside accessible but, larger trims are anticipated to come back with a whole package deal of infotainment, consolation, and security options as usually seen in Hyundai’s different autos.
General, the Exter strikes a steadiness between rugged and cute, attempting to make one of the best out of its tiny footprint. Though official measurements aren’t but accessible, it’s anticipated that the Exter will likely be shorter than the Venue , which measures 3,995 mm or 157.3 inches in size.
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Hyundai has confirmed that the Exter will share powertrain choices with the Grand i10 Nios and Aura. The automobile will likely be outfitted with a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter Kappa four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 82 hp (61 kW/83 PS) and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) of torque, or a bi-fuel 1.2-liter (petrol/CNG) engine that generates 68 hp (50.5 kW/69 PS) and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) of torque. The petrol variant will likely be accessible with both a 5-speed guide or an automated transmission, whereas the bi-fuel engine will likely be solely mated to the guide. Energy will likely be transmitted to the entrance axle in each instances.
In India, the Exter will likely be competing towards different small SUVs such because the Suzuki Ignis, the Tata Punch, and the Mahindra KUV100. It’s unclear whether or not Hyundai intends to export the Exter, however there are rumors that it is going to be a worldwide mannequin primarily concentrating on rising markets.
