Hyundai has just revealed its micro SUV called the Hyundai Exter. It is set to change the landscape of the micro SUV segment which was till now ruled by Tata with its massively popular Punch.
Hyundai Exter vs Rivals
Hyundai only has one direct competitor the Tata Punch rest of the cars do not fall in the same category in terms of pricing and the segment.
Let us talk about the potential competitors, Nissan Magnite/Renault Kiger, these twins are pretty similar in terms of features and have identical mechanics so far this comparison analysis we are going to use the Magnite.
Secondly, the Citroen C3 is close in terms of pricing but not in terms of the feature list. However, it is slightly bigger than the Exter.
Finally, Maruti Ignis also is similar in price and overall dimensions, with that “SUV look”.
Dimensions and Performance
In terms of performance, all the models are equipped with 1.0-1.2L engines. The Magnite is powered by the 1.0L 3-cylinder non-turbo and turbocharged petrol engines. However, Ignis and Exter get 1.2L 4-cyl petrol while the Citroen C3 and Tata Punch get the 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine.
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Ignis | Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | |
| Length | 3815mm | 3700mm | 3981mm | 3827mm | 3994mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1690mm | 1733mm | 1742mm | 1758mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1595mm | 1586mm | 1615mm | 1572mm |
| Engine size | 5-speed Manual/AMT | 1197cc | 1198cc | 1199cc | 999cc |
| Engine name and technology | Kappa-series VTVT | K-Series VVT | Puretech | Revotron with DynaPro | BR-series N.A./HR-series DET turbo |
| Power | 83PS | 83PS | 82/110 PS | 87.08PS | 73 / 101.39PS |
| Torque | 114nm | 5-speed Manual/AMT | 115nm/190 Nm | 115nm | 96/160 nm |
| Cylinders | 4-cyl | 4-cyl | 3-cyl | 3-cyl | 3-Cyl |
| Boot Space | 391 L | 260 L | 315 L | 366 L | 336 L |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm | 187 mm | 205 mm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual/AMT | 5 speed Manual/AMT | 5-speed Manual/6-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual/AMT | 5-speed Manual/CVT |
| Mileage | 19.4/ 19.2 kmpl | 21 kmpl | 19.3 Kmpl | 20.09/ 18.8 kmpl | 18.75/ 20 kmpl |
Features and Equipment
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Ignis | Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | |
| Automatic Folding Mirrors | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Android Auto and Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Sunroof | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LED Bi Projector Headlamp | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Type-C Charging | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Climate Control | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Dash Cam | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 8inch | 7inch | 10.2inch | 7inch | 7inch / 9inch Geza |
| Voice Commands | Yes | No | Through C buddy | Yes | No |
Safety Features
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Ignis | Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ESC | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Crash Rating | * | 1 Star GNCAP | 4 Star Euro NCAP | 5 Star GNCAP | 4 Star ASEAN NCAP |
Price
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Ignis | Citroen C3 | Tata Punch | Nissan Magnite | |
| Price of Base variant | 5.99 Lakh | 5.84 Lakhs | 6.16 Lakhs | 5.99 Lakhs | 5.99 Lakhs |
| Price of Top variant | 10 Lakh | 8.16 Lakhs | 8.92 Lakhs | 9.52 Lakhs | 11.02 Lakhs |
Conclusion
Being the newest kid on the block, Hyundai is loaded with new features. It boasts segment-first features like the 6 airbags as standard and Dashcam, Wireless charging, and Alexa’s voice commands. However, the Exter is shorter and misses out on a turbo option, which is present in the Magnite and the Citroen c3. On the other hand, Punch gets a full 5-star GNCAP rating.