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It is time to put the Hyundai Exter to test against the Nissan Magnite to find out if the Hyundai’s SUV is worth buying over the Nissan’s SUV!
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – 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 Magnite has a hexagonal-like grille with hexagonal-like pattern and has sharp LED Projector headlamps and below the headlamps is the L-shaped LED DRLs. The bumpers both at the front and the rear is skid plate, and on the front body, it has few cuts for sporty look. Moving to the side, it has chrome door handles, chrome line on the bottom frame of the window, and few cuts on the body with body cladding. At the rear, it has spoiler with shark fin antenna on top, and LED headlamps.
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, rear AC vents, and it’ll have 6-speaker sound system.
From the inside, the Nissan Magnite has the 7-inch infotainment system placed below the hexagonal shape AC vents. It has dual-tone dashboard theme option. The Magnite has three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, the push engine start/stop button is placed below the automatic climate control, and has sliding armrest. At the rear, it has the seats split in 60:40 split, and has a 6-speaker JBL sound system.
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – Dimensions
| Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3815mm | 3995mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1758mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1572mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2500mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185mm | 205mm |
| Boot Space | 391 litres | 336 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 40 litres – Petrol |
In terms of dimensions, the Hyundai Exter measures 3815mm in length, 1710mm in width, and 1631mm in height. The Nissan Magnite on the other hand measures 3995mm in length which is 180mm longer, 1758mm in width that is 48mm wider, and 1572mm in height which is shorter by 59mm. The Exter has a wheelbase of 2450mm, and ground clearance of 185mm while the Magnite has a wheelbase of 2500mm that is 50mm longer, and ground clearance of 205mm which is higher by 20mm. The Exter has a boot space of 391 litres which is bigger by 55 litres than the Magnite’s 336 litre boot space. Lastly, the Exter got a Petrol fuel tank of 37 litres which is 3 litres smaller than the 40 litre Magnite’s fuel tank, and the Exter additionally, comes with CNG fuel option with CNG Cylinder of 60 litres. Only downside is that it sits in your boot eating almost all the storage space.
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – Powertrain
| Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.0-litre NA Petrol |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 999cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 71.02 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.4 kmpl – MT 19.2 kmpl – AMT | 18.75 kmpl |
In Engine Options, both the SUV comes powered by the normal petrol powertrain. 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 Magnite has the 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that puts out 71.02 bhp and 96 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 18.75 kmpl.
| Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nissan Magnite 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 | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Displacement | – | 999cc |
| Power | – | 98.63 bhp |
| Torque | – | 152 Nm |
| Transmission Options | – | 5-speed MT, CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | – | 17.4 kmpl |
Other than the petrol engine, the Magnite has the one turbo petrol engine on offer as well which you won’t find in the Exter SUV. The Magnite has the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 98.63 bhp ad 152 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual and CVT Gearbox with fuel efficiency of 17.4 kmpl.
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – Features
| Features | Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| 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 |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wired | Wireless |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | – | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | – |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker JBL sound system |
In Features, the Magnite misses out on sunroof, cooled glovebox, and bigger infotainment system while the Exter misses out on Air Purifier, 16-inch alloy wheels, and LED headlamps.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensor | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | 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 Magnite misses out on Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and six airbags which are standard on the Exter.
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Exter | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Nissan Magnite | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 11.02 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 Nissan Magnite starts at Rs. 6 lakh for the base ‘XE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 11.02 lakh for the top variant, ‘Turbo CVT XV Prm (O) DT.’ The price difference between the two base variants is Rs. 0 and Rs. 1.02 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 the Magnite has a warranty period of 2 years/50,000 km that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to go for the Exter SUV as it comes with loads of features, good engine and fuel efficiency, spacious for 4 people, and is affordable. Otherwise, you should go for the Nissan Magnite as it’s got the same features as the Exter, only bigger in dimensions to accommodate three passengers in the rear comfortably. So, if you’re interested in buying the Exter SUV, then you should go for it, otherwise, you can opt for the Magnite as well. So, which one would you choose?
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