contact@teamcardelight.com It is time for another comparison where we compare the Hyundai Exter against one of it’s own model, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, to find out if buying the i10 Nios over the Exter is the right choice!
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – 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.
As for the Grand i10 Nios, the grille is placed a lower for the front design to look a bit meaner as the grille as big hexagonal design. It has projector headlamps that are not LEDs, and tri-arrow LED DRLs at the bottom edges of the body. The bonnet has cuts extended just before the grille to contribute towards the mean look. From the side, it has few cuts and creases on the body, non-functionable roof rails, chrome door handles, and 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps with connected LED light bar, small spoiler, and shark fin antenna on top.
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 aren’t split, it’s one bench seat with the center passenger getting no headrest, but has rear AC vents, and it’ll have 6-speaker sound system.
From the inside, the i10 Nios has 8-inch infotainment sysem that is integrated with the analog instrument cluster with TFT display; to give it one seamless look as the infotainment system is placed above the round rectangular shaped AC vents. The i10 Nios has a dual-tone dashboard theme option, USB Type-C Charging port, and the push start/stop button on the behind the steering wheel. At the rear, the rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio, it’s got rear AC vents, and the door handles are finished in silver color.
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – Dimensions
| Hyundai Exter | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3815mm | 3815mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1680mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185mm | 165mm |
| Boot Space | 391 litres | 260 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG |
In terms of dimensions, the Exter and the Grand i10 Nios measures the same length of 3815mm, same wheelbase of 2450mm, and same fuel tank capacity of 37 litres Petrol, and 60 litres of CNG Cylinder. Other than that, the Exter has a width of 1710mm that is 30mm wider than the 1680mm width of i10 Nios. The Exter has a height of 1631mm, ground clearance of 185mm, and boot space of 391 litres where as the Grand i10 Nios has a height of 1520mm that is shorter by 111mm, ground clearance of 165mm which is 20mm less, and boot space of 260 litres which is 131 litres less.
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – Powertrain
| Hyundai Exter | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 81.8 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 113.8 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
When it comes to engine options, both the Hyundai models will be powered by the same 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine with the power output of 81.8 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque and both will the same Transmission Type, 5-speed Manual and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox.
| Hyundai Exter | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 67.72 bhp | 67.72 bhp |
| Torque | 95.2 Nm | 95.2 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
Both the models will not only have a petrol engine, it’ll also get a CNG fuel option. The 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) engine that puts out 67.72 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only, no Automatic Gearbox on offer.
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – Features
| Features | Hyundai Exter | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size and Type | 15-inch alloy wheels | 15-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analog |
| 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 |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system |
In Features, the Grand i10 Nios misses out on sunroof, and digital instrument cluster.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six 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, both the Hyundai models comes with the same safety features except 6 airbags are standard on Exter, while it isn’t on the Grand i10 Nios.
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Exter | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Rs. 5.73 lakh – Rs. 8.51 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.’ Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is priced at Rs. 5.73 lakh for the entry-level ‘Era’ variant and goes up to Rs. 8.51 lakh for the top variant ‘Asta AMT.’ The price difference between the two base variant is Rs. 27,000 and Rs. 1.49 lakh for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Exter and Grand i10 Nios has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which Hyundai model depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to get the Exter SUV as it’s slightly more feature loaded than the i10 Nios, and everything about the SUV is the same as the i10 Nios. You can also opt for the Grand i10 Nios given both as the same powertrain and performance, and almost the same in dimensions. So, if you can afford the Exter SUV, then you should go for it otherwise the Grand i10 Nios is a good choice as well. Which Hyundai model are you choosing?
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