The Hyundai Exter specifications punch above the car's tiny footprint. The 1.2 litre Kappa petrol makes 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT. The factory CNG version drops to 68 bhp, since gas is tuned for economy over outright pace. All of it drives the front wheels.
Gearbox choice is refreshingly simple across the range. The plain manual costs the least to buy and run. The AMT removes the clutch for stop-start traffic without a big price jump. The CNG sticks to a manual only. You can match each Exter trim to its fuel type to see which pairing fits.
On economy, the petrol manual is rated at 19.4 kmpl and the AMT at 19.2 kmpl. Switch to CNG and the figure climbs to 27.1 km/kg, which is where real savings sit. City crawling and constant air conditioning trim these ARAI numbers in daily use. Heavy drivers earn back the CNG premium within a year or two.
Dimensions explain the tall, easy feel of the car. It measures 3830 mm long with a 2450 mm wheelbase and 185 mm of ground clearance. The 391 litre boot is large for the length, and five sit with headroom to spare. That clearance clears rough roads and tall speed breakers with room in hand.
Feature and safety kit is the Exter's calling card at this price. Six airbags, ESC and a rear camera appear across the range, with a sunroof and touchscreen higher up. Read the sheet in full and the value is plain. To weigh the outlay, see the Exter economy gap on fuel next.
