Which Hyundai Exter is the base model, and what does it cost?

The HX 2, from ₹5.81L ex-showroom, is where the Exter range starts. Features you get even here: 6 airbags and ESC. What you give up against the top HX 10: no tyre pressure monitor, no rear parking camera and no sunroof, and 17 more.

Which Hyundai Exter is the top model, and what does it cost?

The HX 10 tops the range at ₹9.46L ex-showroom. Over the base HX 2 it adds tyre pressure monitor, rear parking camera and single-pane sunroof, and 17 more.

What do the Hyundai Exter trim names mean?

A trim is a level of equipment, and Hyundai uses 7 names for them on the Exter: in its own order they run HX 2, HX 3, HX 4 and 4 more. The name is not the car, though: HX 3 alone covers 3 variants, differing in fuel and gearbox rather than in equipment, so the trim you settle on still leaves you a choice. Between them the 15 variants cost ₹5.81L to ₹9.46L, ex-showroom.

Is there a petrol Hyundai Exter, and what does it cost?

Yes. The cheapest is the HX 2 Petrol MT at ₹5.81L ex-showroom, and 10 of the 15 variants are petrol. You can have it either way: the cheapest petrol automatic is the HX 3 Petrol AT at ₹6.95L. For the gearbox on its own, look at the HX 3, which sells both: ₹65,000 more as an automatic than as a manual.

Is there a CNG Hyundai Exter, and what does it cost?

Yes. The cheapest is the HX 2 CNG MT at ₹7.00L ex-showroom, and 5 of the 15 variants are CNG. It is manual only. If you want two pedals, the CNG is not the way in.

What mileage does the Hyundai Exter really return?

2 independent publishers measured it at around 12.5 to 17 km/l. It swings a long way with how and where you drive, so plan on the bottom of that range.

Which cars does the Hyundai Exter compete with?

The Exter runs ₹5.81L to ₹9.46L ex-showroom, and 8 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Nissan Magnite from ₹5.69L, the Tata Punch from ₹5.75L, the Renault Kiger from ₹5.81L, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx from ₹6.85L, the Kia Sonet from ₹7.41L, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor from ₹7.43L, the Skoda Kylaq from ₹7.59L and the Mahindra Bolero from ₹8.57L.

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Hyundai Exter?

The Nissan Magnite starts at ₹5.69L, which is ₹12,000 under the Exter.

All 15 Hyundai Exter variants

Sorted by price.

Golden Bronze

Vehicle images: Hyundai Motor India official media assets (hyundai.com/in)

₹6,12,770 to ₹11,08,348 on the road

Where that range comes from

Every price in the table is ex-showroom, the figure before road tax, registration and the rest of it. Road tax is set by the state you register in rather than by the maker, so what you actually hand over moves with where you live.

The two ends of that range differ in two ways at once: the bottom is the cheapest variant in the state that taxes it least, and the top is the dearest variant in the state that taxes it most.

Hold the variant still and only the geography moves: the HX 2 Petrol MT comes to ₹6,12,770 in Itanagar and ₹6,86,627 in Bengaluru, a difference of ₹73,857 on the identical car. You register where you live, so read that as a reason to check the quote you were given, not as somewhere cheaper to buy.

Comprehensive own-damage cover sits on top of all of it. That has been market-priced since 2007 and moves with the insurer and your no-claim bonus, so budget for it from real quotes rather than from any number here.

Hyundai Exter on-road price, in all 25 states we price →

Pick your city at the top to see it on the road where you'll register it.

EMI from about ₹10,390 a month on the Delhi on-road price, at 9.5% a year over 5 years with 20% down. Every variant's EMI →

Not sure which Exter to buy?

₹5.81L₹9.46L

1HX 2
2HX 3· our pick
3HX 4
4HX 6
5HX 4+
6HX 8
7HX 10

Our pick: HX 3best value for money

The verdict in words

There are 15 ways to buy the Exter, across 7 trims, from ₹5.81L to ₹9.46L ex-showroom.

Best value for money: HX 3, at ₹49,000 over the HX 2. No other step you pay for is better value for money on the price list.

Above that, the one to think hardest about is HX 4, at ₹98,000 over HX 3. Of the 4 steps above the best-value one that keep the same engine and gearbox, none is worse value for money, so take it because you want what it adds, not because it is next.

One more upgrade above the best-value step is left out of that ranking, because it changes the engine or the gearbox too and its price is not the price of its features.

See the full verdict, step by step →

Fuel:Gearbox:

Showing 15 of 15 variants

Sort

HX 2Base2 variants, from ₹5.81L

Hyundai Exter HX 2

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed manual

₹5.81L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolManual

Safety-complete base: 6 airbags, ESC and ISOFIX standard, but no screen at all.

Hyundai Exter HX 2

1.2L Bi-fuel Kappa Hy-CNG Duo · 5-speed manual

₹7.00L

ex-showroom Delhi

CNGManual

Safety-complete base: 6 airbags, ESC and ISOFIX standard, but no screen at all.

HX 3Best value for money3 variants, from ₹6.30L

Hyundai Exter HX 3

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed manual

₹6.30L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolManual

Adds the 8-inch screen with wireless CarPlay and a rear camera; the sensible floor.

Cheapest automatic

Hyundai Exter HX 3

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed automated manual (AMT)

₹6.95L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolAutomatic

Adds the 8-inch screen with wireless CarPlay and a rear camera; the sensible floor.

Hyundai Exter HX 3

1.2L Bi-fuel Kappa Hy-CNG Duo · 5-speed manual

₹7.45L

ex-showroom Delhi

CNGManual

Adds the 8-inch screen with wireless CarPlay and a rear camera; the sensible floor.

HX 4Least value for money2 variants, from ₹7.28L

Hyundai Exter HX 4

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed manual

₹7.28L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolManual

TPMS, 15-inch wheels and rear charging; manual only for petrol.

Hyundai Exter HX 4

1.2L Bi-fuel Kappa Hy-CNG Duo · 5-speed manual

₹8.28L

ex-showroom Delhi

CNGManual

TPMS, 15-inch wheels and rear charging; manual only for petrol.

HX 63 variants, from ₹7.99L

Hyundai Exter HX 6

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed manual

₹7.99L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolManual

The value sweet spot: auto AC, cruise (petrol), projector lamps, dashcam, smart key.

Hyundai Exter HX 6

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed automated manual (AMT)

₹8.59L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolAutomatic

The value sweet spot: auto AC, cruise (petrol), projector lamps, dashcam, smart key.

Hyundai Exter HX 6

1.2L Bi-fuel Kappa Hy-CNG Duo · 5-speed manual

₹8.95L

ex-showroom Delhi

CNGManual

The value sweet spot: auto AC, cruise (petrol), projector lamps, dashcam, smart key.

HX 4+1 variant, from ₹8.10L

Hyundai Exter HX 4+

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed automated manual (AMT)

₹8.10L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolAutomatic

The cheapest sunroof, and it comes only as a petrol automatic.

HX 83 variants, from ₹8.40L

Hyundai Exter HX 8

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed manual

₹8.40L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolManual

Alloys, wireless charger, auto headlamps and the rear wiper round out the kit.

Hyundai Exter HX 8

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed automated manual (AMT)

₹9.12L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolAutomatic

Alloys, wireless charger, auto headlamps and the rear wiper round out the kit.

Hyundai Exter HX 8

1.2L Bi-fuel Kappa Hy-CNG Duo · 5-speed manual

₹9.42L

ex-showroom Delhi

CNGManual

Alloys, wireless charger, auto headlamps and the rear wiper round out the kit.

HX 10Fully loadedEvery safety feature1 variant, from ₹9.46L

Hyundai Exter HX 10

1.2L Kappa Petrol · 5-speed automated manual (AMT)

₹9.46L

ex-showroom Delhi

PetrolAutomatic

The connected flagship: Bluelink with SOS, navigation, OTA maps; automatic only.

What owners and testers say

Independent evidence only. Never the maker’s own marketing.

+ Owners rate the build as solid for the money and report few mechanical complaints in the first year or two+ The AMT gets a better press than most, described as smooth apart from a slight pause between first and second+ Highway economy holds up well, at roughly 15 to 18 km/l depending on the gearbox− No crash test result exists from either Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP, so there is no independent measure of how it protects you− Paint scuffs easily, with owners reporting marks from minor knocks in car parks− The petrol's real-world economy of around 12 km/l falls well short of its claimed 19

5 more things owners and testers say

+ The CNG very nearly delivers its claimed economy, measured at 26.55 km/kg against 27.1+ Compact enough to be easy in traffic while still sitting tall− Awkward to keep clean: the tall roof is hard to reach and dirt lodges in the lettering on the bonnet− One owner needed a wheel alignment sorted within the first few months, which is one account rather than a pattern− No published resale figure yet, so how well it holds its value is unknown

This cartap a row for the evidence

Hyundai ownership, across every model

Tap any row for the full account and its sources. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.

Why there is no overall score

Scores are our reading of published, independent evidence, not the manufacturer's, and we deliberately publish no single overall rating: a car can be excellent on safety and weak on resale, and one number would hide that. How we score, and how makers can respond.

What each trim adds

HX 2
from ₹5.81L
About this trim
Safety-complete base: 6 airbags, ESC and ISOFIX standard, but no screen at all.
HX 3
from ₹6.30L (+₹49,000 over HX 2)
- Best value for moneyPetrol 5-speed manual
- Cheapest automaticPetrol 5-speed automated manual (AMT)
- Rear parking camera
- Touchscreen8"
- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Speakers4
Is the HX 3 worth it over the HX 2? →
HX 4
from ₹7.28L (+₹98,000 over HX 3)
- Least value for moneyPetrol 5-speed manual
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Wheel size14" → 15"
- Rear USB-C ports
Is the HX 4 worth it over the HX 3? →
HX 4+
from ₹8.10L (+₹82,000 over HX 4)
- SunroofSingle-pane
- Auto-folding wing mirrors
Is the HX 4+ worth it over the HX 4? →
HX 6
from ₹7.99L
- Roof rails
- Cruise control
- Auto climate (single zone)
- Rear defogger
HX 4+ or HX 6? →
HX 8
from ₹8.40L (+₹41,000 over HX 6)
- Wheel typeSteel → Alloy
- Auto headlamps
- Rear wiper & washer
- Cooled glovebox
- Wireless phone charger
Is the HX 8 worth it over the HX 6? →
HX 10
from ₹9.46L (+₹1.06L over HX 8)
- Fully loaded
- Every safety feature
- SOS call
- Connected car tech
Is the HX 10 worth it over the HX 8? →

Rivals to the Hyundai Exter

8 rivals, one per maker, cheapest first

The cheapest way in is the Nissan Magnite at ₹5.69L, against the Exter at ₹5.81L ex-showroom.

Nissan Magnite
₹5.69L to ₹10.99L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹12,000 under
Exter vs Magnite: which to buy →Which Magnite to buy →
Tata Punch
₹5.75L to ₹10.77L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹6,000 under
Exter vs Punch: which to buy →Which Punch to buy →
Renault Kiger
₹5.81L to ₹10.40L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts at much the same money
Exter vs Kiger: which to buy →Which Kiger to buy →
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
₹6.85L to ₹11.84L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹1.04L over
Exter vs Fronx: which to buy →Which Fronx to buy →
Kia Sonet
₹7.41L to ₹14.27L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹1.60L overAlso in diesel
Exter vs Sonet: which to buy →Which Sonet to buy →
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
₹7.43L to ₹12.78L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹1.62L over
Exter vs Urban Cruiser Taisor: which to buy →Which Urban Cruiser Taisor to buy →
Skoda Kylaq
₹7.59L to ₹13.09L ex-showroom, seats 5
Starts ₹1.78L over
Exter vs Kylaq: which to buy →Which Kylaq to buy →
Mahindra Bolero
₹8.57L to ₹9.99L ex-showroom, seats 7
Starts ₹2.76L overSeats 7Also in diesel
Exter vs Bolero: which to buy →Which Bolero to buy →

Common questions

Which cars does the Hyundai Exter compete with?: The Exter runs ₹5.81L to ₹9.46L ex-showroom, and 8 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Nissan Magnite from ₹5.69L, the Tata Punch from ₹5.75L, the Renault Kiger from ₹5.81L, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx from ₹6.85L, the Kia Sonet from ₹7.41L, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor from ₹7.43L, the Skoda Kylaq from ₹7.59L and the Mahindra Bolero from ₹8.57L.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Hyundai Exter?: The Nissan Magnite starts at ₹5.69L, which is ₹12,000 under the Exter.

Where the Hyundai Exter shows up

On 4 of them the trim that qualifies is not the cheapest Exter, so read the price beside it as the price of that trim rather than of the car.

SUVs in India
One of 129 on sale
The full story
One of 129 on sale.
CNG cars in India
One of 29+₹1.19L as the HX 2 CNG MT
The full story
One of 29, but not on the trim the range opens with: you want the HX 2 CNG MT at ₹7.00L, which is ₹1.19L more.
See the HX 2 CNG MT in full →
Cars with a sunroof under ₹10 lakh in India
One of 13+₹2.18L as the HX 6 Petrol MT
The full story
One of 13, but not on the trim the range opens with: you want the HX 6 Petrol MT at ₹7.99L, which is ₹2.18L more.
See the HX 6 Petrol MT in full →
Cars with cruise control under ₹10 lakh in India
One of 21+₹2.18L as the HX 6 Petrol MT
The full story
One of 21, but not on the trim the range opens with: you want the HX 6 Petrol MT at ₹7.99L, which is ₹2.18L more.
See the HX 6 Petrol MT in full →
Cars with 6 or more airbags under ₹10 lakh in India
One of 40 on sale
The full story
One of 40 on sale.
Cars with an automatic gearbox under ₹10 lakh in India
One of 32+₹1.14L as the HX 3 Petrol AT
The full story
One of 32, but not on the trim the range opens with: you want the HX 3 Petrol AT at ₹6.95L, which is ₹1.14L more.
See the HX 3 Petrol AT in full →

Good to know about the Hyundai Exter

Base and top model, what the trim names mean, how it is sold, and what each way costs, the mileage

Hyundai Exter base model and top model

Which Hyundai Exter is the base model, and what does it cost?: The HX 2, from ₹5.81L ex-showroom, is where the Exter range starts. Features you get even here: 6 airbags and ESC. What you give up against the top HX 10: no tyre pressure monitor, no rear parking camera and no sunroof, and 17 more.See the HX 2 Petrol MT in full →
Which Hyundai Exter is the top model, and what does it cost?: The HX 10 tops the range at ₹9.46L ex-showroom. Over the base HX 2 it adds tyre pressure monitor, rear parking camera and single-pane sunroof, and 17 more.See the HX 10 Petrol AT in full →

Exter base model vs top model: what the jump buys →

What the Hyundai Exter trim names mean

What do the Hyundai Exter trim names mean?: A trim is a level of equipment, and Hyundai uses 7 names for them on the Exter: in its own order they run HX 2, HX 3, HX 4 and 4 more. The name is not the car, though: HX 3 alone covers 3 variants, differing in fuel and gearbox rather than in equipment, so the trim you settle on still leaves you a choice. Between them the 15 variants cost ₹5.81L to ₹9.46L, ex-showroom.

HX 2: 1st of 7, 2 variants, differing in fuel, ₹5.81L to ₹7.00L
HX 3: 2nd of 7, 3 variants, differing in fuel and gearbox, ₹6.30L to ₹7.45L
HX 4: 3rd of 7, 2 variants, differing in fuel, ₹7.28L to ₹8.28L
HX 4+: 4th of 7, one variant, ₹8.10L
HX 6: 5th of 7, 3 variants, differing in fuel and gearbox, ₹7.99L to ₹8.95L
HX 8: 6th of 7, 3 variants, differing in fuel and gearbox, ₹8.40L to ₹9.42L
HX 10: 7th of 7, one variant, ₹9.46L

How the Hyundai Exter is sold, and what each way costs

You can have the Exter as petrol or CNG, with a manual or an automatic gearbox. That pair narrows the list before any trim does, so it is the thing to settle first.

Petrol, manual
From ₹5.81L ex-showroom, 5 variants
Cheapest one: the HX 2 Petrol MT →
Petrol, automatic
From ₹6.95L ex-showroom, 5 variants
Cheapest one: the HX 3 Petrol AT →
CNG, manual
From ₹7.00L ex-showroom, 5 variants
Cheapest one: the HX 2 CNG MT →

Is there a petrol Hyundai Exter, and what does it cost?: Yes. The cheapest is the HX 2 Petrol MT at ₹5.81L ex-showroom, and 10 of the 15 variants are petrol. You can have it either way: the cheapest petrol automatic is the HX 3 Petrol AT at ₹6.95L. For the gearbox on its own, look at the HX 3, which sells both: ₹65,000 more as an automatic than as a manual.
Is there a CNG Hyundai Exter, and what does it cost?: Yes. The cheapest is the HX 2 CNG MT at ₹7.00L ex-showroom, and 5 of the 15 variants are CNG. It is manual only. If you want two pedals, the CNG is not the way in.

Hyundai Exter mileage

The maker prints its mileage figure for 0 of the one powertrain the Exter is sold with. Independent testers have measured it on the road.

Petrol AT
Measured around 12.5 to 17 km/l, 2 independent publishers
HX 3 Petrol AT →

What mileage does the Hyundai Exter really return?: 2 independent publishers measured it at around 12.5 to 17 km/l. It swings a long way with how and where you drive, so plan on the bottom of that range.

Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated on 3 October 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.