2023 Hyundai Exter Could Be The First CNG SUV In Its Segment | V3Cars

10 May 2023
By Amit Saraswat
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Hyundai India are all set to launch the new Exter SUV in the coming weeks. Bookings for the small SUV are already open and the carmaker has also revealed its powertrain options. Since the Exter will offer a CNG powertrain option from its launch day, it could be the first vehicle in its segment to offer a factory-fitted CNG powertrain.

Hyundai Exter CNG Likely To Launch Ahead Of Tata Punch CNG

The Hyundai Exter will come with a 1.2L normal petrol and petrol-CNG engine options that already power the Grand i10 Nios hatchback and Aura sedan. Currently, none of the Exter’s rivals offer a factory-fitted CNG option, including the Tata Punch, Citroen C3 and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. However, Tata Motors revealed the Punch CNG at the 2023 Auto Expo, which could spoil Exter’s party.

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Can Tata Motors Spoil Exter’s Party?

Tata Motors could snatch the first mover advantage from Hyundai by launching the Punch CNG. Since it was already revealed with its twin CNG cylinder technology at the 2023 Auto Expo, Tata Motors could bring it to the market anytime soon. However, surprisingly enough, Tata Motors chose to open orders for the Altroz CNG first, the launch of which is likely to take place in the coming weeks. Furthermore, we expect Tata Motors to keep some breathing space between the launch of the Altroz CNG and Punch CNG. Hence, it’s safe to assume that the Exter could secure its first mover advantage with the CNG powertrain option.

Hyundai Exter Expected Specifications

Take a look at the expected engine specifications of the Exter small SUV:

2023 HYUNDAI EXTER EXPECTED SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications	1.2L Petrol	1.2L Petrol CNG
Displacement	1197cc	1197cc
Power	83PS @ 6000rpm	69PS @ 6000rpm
Torque	114Nm @ 4000rpm	95Nm @ 4000rpm
Transmission	5-speed MT/AMT	5-speed MT

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2023 Hyundai Exter Launch Details

Hyundai have already opened bookings for the Exter ahead of its launch, which is likely to take place in July. We expect Hyundai to host the global debut of the Exter small SUV in June 2023. The Exter is likely to be priced from Rs. 6 lakh and rival the Tata Punch, Citroen C3 and the non-turbo variants of the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.