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It is time to put the newly launched affordable SUV, Hyundai Exter, to test against the Renault’s SUV, Kiger, to see which company’s SUV you should buy!
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Design
From the outside, the Exter has flat bonnet with a big Hyundai logo on it and the three-tier design nose. It has H-shaped LED DRLs that are connected via a black strip and the headlamps are square shape that are halogen projector headlights. Then there is the body cladding finished in matte black all over the car to contribute towards the Exter’s looks. Moving to the side, you’ll realize the SUV has boxy shape. The doors seems to be big enough to accommodate easy in’s and out’s of the SUV. The alloy wheels, roof rails, A and B-pillars has the dual-tone treatment, and the SUV is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has an upright tailgate with the rear windshield slightly tilted, shark fin antenna at the top, small roof-spoiler, flat and tall rear bumper with dual-tone finished. The taillamps has an H-shaped in them with a big black panel and big 2D Hyundai logo at the center.
From the outside, the Renault Kiger has wide V-shape grille with two chrome line and at the center is the Renault logo that divides the chrome lines. The grille connects to the thin J-shape LED DRLs, and below that is tri-cube LED headlamps with the bumpers finished in faux silver skid plate. The bonnet of the Kiger has cuts for a sporty look. Moving to the side, it has functional roof-rails, little cuts on the body, door cladding, and rides on the 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has spoiler with shark fin antenna on top, J-shape LED taillamps that are positioned horizontally, and chrome line on the bottom of the tailgate.
From the inside, the Hyundai Exter has an 8-inch infotainment system with two round dials on left and right of the system, and four buttons both the sides above the dials to control the infotainment system. The Exter comes with dual-tone dashboard theme option with round AC vents at the sides, and rectangular AC vents below the infotainment system. The Exter has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control below the AC vents, single-pane sunroof on top, and dual dashcams – one behind the IRVM, and the other on the rear windshield. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio with the center passenger getting no headrest, but it comes with rear AC vents, and the SUV is equipped with 6-speaker sound system.
As for the Kiger, it has a 7-inch infotainment system at the center placed above the AC vents and the AC Vents at the side positioned horizontally. It has dual-tone dashboard theme option as well. The Kiger has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and the pedals finished in black. Around the gear lever, it has a rotary dial for drive mode, button for ambient lighting, armrest with loads of storage space below, and leather seats upholstery. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio and has 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system.
So, from the outside and the inside, the Renault Kiger looks really good than the Hyundai Exter, and it feels very spacious and premium as well.
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Dimensions
| Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3815mm | 3991mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1750mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1650mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2500mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185mm | 205mm |
| Boot Space | 391 litres | 405 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 40 litres – Petrol |
In Dimensions, the Hyundai Exter measures 3815mm in length, 1710mm in width, and 1631mm in height. The Kiger on the other hand measures 3991mm in length that is longer by 176mm, width of 1750mm that is 40mm wide, and height of 1650mm which is 19mm taller. The Exter has a wheelbase of 2450mm and ground clearance of 185mm while the Kiger has a wheelbase of 2500mm which is 50mm longer, and ground clearance of 205mm that is higher by 20mm. The Exter comes with a boot space of 391 litres where as the Kiger comes with 405 litres that is bigger by 14 litres. Lastly, the Exter got a Petrol fuel tank of 37 litres, and CNG Cylinder of 60 litres where as the Kiger comes with petrol only powertrain which is of 40 litres, which is bigger by 3 litres.
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Powertrains
| Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.0-litre Petrol Engine |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 999cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 71.01 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.4 kmpl – MT 19.2 kmpl – AMT | 19.17 kmpl – MT 19.03 kmpl – AT |
In Powertrains, both the SUV comes with a normal petrol engine. The Exter is powered by the 1.2-litre Kappa Engine which is a petrol engine producing 81.8 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual with 19.4 kmpl fuel economy, and 5-speed Automatic with 19.2 kmpl fuel economy. The Renault Kiger is powered by the 1.0-litre petrol engine that puts out 71.01 bhp and 96 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 19.17 kmpl fuel efficiency and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 19.03 kmpl fuel efficiency.
| Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) | – |
| Displacement | 1197cc | – |
| Power | 67.72 bhp | – |
| Torque | 95.2 Nm | – |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 27.10 km/kg | – |
Other than the normal Petrol Powertrain, the Exter also comes with CNG Fuel as well which Renault Kiger will never get in the future. The Exter sports the 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel engine producing 67.72 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque, comes with 5-speed Manual only with 27.10 km/kg fuel efficiency.
| Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Displacement | – | 999cc |
| Power | – | 98.63 bhp |
| Torque | – | 160 Nm |
| Transmission Type | – | 5-speed MT, CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 20.5 kmpl – MT 18.24 kmpl – CVT |
The Renault Kiger has one more engine and that is the turbo petrol engine which the Exter it doesn’t get. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine produces 98.63 bhp and 160 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 20.5 kmpl and CVT Gearbox with 18.24 kmpl fuel efficiency.
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Features
| Features | Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size and Type | 15-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | – | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wired | Wired |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | – |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | – | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system |
In Features, the Exter misses out on Auto-Dimming IRVM, and Air Purifier while the Kiger misses out on sunroof. But other than that, the Kiger is better than the Exter in features.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Renault Kiger |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Four Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensor | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Auto headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
In Safety, the Kiger misses out on six airbags which is standard on all the variants of the Exter, making it better than the Kiger.
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Exter | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Renault Kiger | Rs. 6.50 lakh – Rs. 11.23 lakh |
The Hyundai Exter starts at Rs. 6 lakh for the base variant ‘EX’ and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top variant, ‘SX (O) Connect AMT.’ The Renault Kiger is priced at Rs. 6.50 lakh for the entry-level ‘RXE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.23 lakh for the top variant, ‘RXZ Turbo CVT DT.’ The price difference of the two base variant is Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1.23 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Exter has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km, and Renault offers 2 years/50,000 km warranty for Kiger that can be extended up to 7 years/1,50,000 km.
Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking for an SUV that looks good from the outside, feature loaded, good fuel efficiency, and spacious, then the Renault Kiger is definitely for you. Although, if you’re looking for more affordable SUV with almost the same features as Kiger, good fuel efficiency, and good looking interior, then you should go for the Hyundai Exter. So, which one you choose?
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