Hyundai Exter Facelift refresh is a smart play with no radical redesign, just some sharper styling, a tech-loaded cabin, plus practical upgrades that really matter. It stays true to being small, affordable, and ready for the city, while quietly levelling up to take on rivals like Punch and Fronx.
Exterior Refresh: Subtle but Sharp
There’s no need to wait for car overhaul—Hyundai is playing it relatively safe and just cleaning up its looks. Spy shots reveal new alloy wheels as the first element catching the eye, together with a sportier stance. The front grille could be a bolder mesh style, the tail lights could be sharpened brighter with smoked accents, a redesigned rear spoiler brings that little bit extra for highway runs.
The full reveal is obscured by camouflage, but rumors point towards chunkier wheel arch cladding and redesigned side sills for a rougher look, inspired by the Venue’s rugged charm.
Colors Options? New choices, such as a deeper Abyss Black or starlight Titan Grey, may be included in the range. Measuring less than 4 meters in length (to be exact, 3.8 m long), it’s compact and cute enough to be rested in the city, while vowing a firm stance on rough roads.
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Interior Upgrades: Space and Smarts
This is the brightest point of the facelift – Hyundai is addressing real-world complaints. Cabin space increases up a notch, with whispers of some clever packaging to provide more rear legroom and a driver armrest for those long drives to Delhi or Agra. Split folding rear seats (60:40 format) also mean easier cargo hauls for weekend getaways.
Tech also jumps forward in Hyundai Exter facelift. Imagine a giant 12.9-inch touchscreen powered by Android Auto OS (AAOS) — Hyundai’s first-wide market offering through which you can access third-party apps like maps or music without any hiccups.
Placed alongside a 9.9-inch digital driver’s display, it is a cockpit upgrade that feels premium without the Venue price tag. Voice-enabled sunroof is also given and Ventilated seats? Possibly in top trims. Add Alexa integration, wireless charging, and a dual-camera dashcam and it’s a gadget lover’s dream.
Comfort features such as a cooled glove box, plenty of USB ports and ambient lighting make things cosy. Considering the dimensions (under 4 meters) and the price (starting about ₹6-11 lakh), the interior feels well above its league for a sub-4-meter SUV.
Powertrain
It offers 1.2-litre petrol engine to generate 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque. With a slick 5-speed manual or an AMT on the flipside, it produces lively city dynamics and a claimed 19–20 kmpl fuel efficiency, gentle on your pocket and perfect for daily rides.
Hyundai Exter facelift offers 68 bhp/95.2 Nm twin-jet unit with 5-speed manual comes back, and CNG-AMT tandem could make an appearance to take on competitors such as the Punch. No turbo or hybrid, yet, but Hyundai’s idle start-stop and battery saver are making this one clean. ARAI claims hold strong, which is a good thing considering the fuel prices in India.
Safety Suite: Leveling Up
Safety is not a second thought. It retains the existing Exter’s 5-star Global NCAP rating with the addition of six airbags, ESC, hill assist and TPMS. Facelift Eyes adds ADAS goodies in the form of forward collision warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, and blind spot alerts in top variants is rare for this price point.
Driving Experiencing on the Road
From the test mules, the Hyundai Exter facelift is expected to drive like the original – light steering for on U-turns, good high speed stability and suspension that absorbs bumps without feeling too soft. That extra cabin space? It’ll make a difference on family outings, cramming five with bags in no strain.
Idle in mixed traffic 16-18 kmpl petrol, on CNG is good. It’s not a rocket, but overtakes feel confident, and the AMT eases the stop-go misery.
Pricing Strategy for Hyundai Exter facelift
Expected to be priced around ₹6.5 — 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom) for Hyundai Exter facelift, the will be positioned below the facelifted Venue and bring in handsome volumes by stealing sales from Tata Punch, Maruti Brezza, and Mahindra XUV3OO. Pro Pack variants with extras such as dashcams sweeten the deal.
Conclusion
With updated styling, a surprisingly premium cabin, robust safety features and familiar running gear, the Hyundai Exter facelift seems like a comprehensive package rather than a cursory update. If Hyundai prices it right, this sub-4-meter SUV has all the makings of the new value king of its segment.
