Available in seven variantsBase variants have the maximum waiting period
The Hyundai Exter was launched in India in July 2023. Since then, Indian buyers have shown great demand for the Korean automaker's entry-level micro SUV, resulting in a waiting period of up to 78 weeks or 18 months.
The Exter SUV can be had in seven variants - EX, EX (O), S, S (O), SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect. Currently, the entry-level EX and EX (O). It is available at a starting price of Rs. 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Listed below are the variant-wise waiting period for the Hyundai Exter as of 7 October, 2023.
Variants | Waiting period |
EX | 76 to 78 weeks. |
EX (O) | 70 to 72 weeks |
S | 22 to 24 weeks |
S (O) | 28 to 30 weeks |
SX | 22 to 24 weeks |
SX DT | 40 to 42 weeks |
SX (O) / SX (O) Connect / SX (O) Connect DT | 24 to 26 weeks |
S AMT | 28 to 30 weeks |
SX AMT | 20 to 22 weeks |
SX DT AMT | 32 to 34 weeks |
SX (O) AMT / SX (O) Connect AMT / SX (O) Connect DT AMT | 26 to 28 weeks |
S CNG | 22 to 24 weeks |
SX CNG | 24 to 26 weeks |
Mechanically, the Exter SUV comes equipped with a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and an AMT unit. The Exter can also be had with a CNG powertrain paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
In recent news, the Exter has received its first-ever price hike in India by up to Rs. 16,000.