HONEY, I SHRUNK THE SUV!

A COMPACT, AFFORDABLE CAR THAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES OF THE INCREASINGLY POPULAR SUV SEGMENT. IT LOOKS LIKE A WINNING PACKAGE. THE EXTER IS A DECLARATION OF HYUNDAI’S INTENT TO DOMINATE THIS CATEGORY IN INDIA

- DHRUV SAXENA

Engine: 1.2 L petrol

Power: 83 bhp@6,000 rpm

Torque: 113.8 m@4,000 rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed MT/AMT

Price: Rs 6-10 lakh (ex-showroom)

SUVs are what buyers want. They are driving growth across segments, and affordable small cars have been driving volumes in the Indian market. As Tata has proved with the Punch, there is scope for smaller and thus more affordable options. To cash in on that demand and go after Tata’s almost unchallenged presence in that space, Hyundai has introduced the Exter.