Hyundai just revealed the name for it’s upcoming all-new SUV, and it’s going to be badged as Exter in India and it’ll be based on the i10 Nios. So, here’s a comparison of the Exter and i10 Nios.
The Exter is based on the Grand i10 Nios platform, and the design of the new sub-compact SUV is taken from the Hyundai’s Casper model that is available in South Korea. It comes with round-shaped projector headlamps, LED DRLS, and parametric front grille. At the rear, the Exter gets parametric tail lights with 15-inch alloys wheels.
The i10 Nios has a larger grille with redone front bumper, and the new tri-arrow LED DRLs. There are no changes in the headlamps and the sides except now at the rear it gets an LED light bar that connects the two taillamps.
| Hyundai Exter | Hyundai i10 Nios | |
| Length | 3595mm | 3815mm |
| Width | 1595mm | 1680mm |
| Height | 1575mm | 1520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | – | 165mm |
| Boot Space | 301 litres | 260 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 litres | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG |
| Kerb Weight | – | 935 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | – | 1,380 kg |
As you can tell by looking at the table, there are little difference in dimensions between the two cars. The Exter has a length of 3595mm whereas the i10 Nios as length of 3815mm with 220mm difference in length. The Exter has a width of 1595mm while the i10 Nios has a width of 1680mm with a difference of 85mm. The height of the Exter is 1575mm which is 55mm more than the 1520mm height of i10 Nios.
Even though the Exter is based on the i10 Nios platform, it still has a wheelbase 2400mm which is less than the i10 Nios wheelbase of 2450mm. The ground clearance of the Exter is not known as of yet, but the i10 Nios has 165mm ground clearance. The Exter has a 301 litres boot space which is more than 260 litre boot space offered in the i10 Nios. The i10 Nios has a fuel tank capacity of 37 litres and CNG tank of 60 litres while the Exter has a fuel tank of 35 litres. The Kerb and Gross Weight of the Exter is not revealed by Hyundai yet, but the i10 Nios has 935 kg kerb weight and 1,380kg gross vehicle weight.
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel |
| Displacement | 998cc | 998cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 120 bhp | 67.72 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 172 Nm | 95.2 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT | 5-speed MT, 7-speed DCT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.1 km/l | 18 km/l | – |
The Hyundai Exter comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine produces 81.8 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed Manual Transmission, and 5-speed Automatic Transmission with expected fuel efficiency of 20.1 km/l. It’ll also get one additional petrol engine which is 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that puts out 120 bhp and 172 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Transmission and 7-speed DCT Transmission and expected fuel efficiency of 18 km/l.
The Exter could get a CNG option after it has launch, which will be the 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel which produces 67.72 bhp and 95 Nm of torque with 5-speed Manual Transmission only and no Automatic Transmission.
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel |
| Displacement | 998cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 67.72 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 95.2 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.1 km/l | – |
The i10 Nios has the same two engine options – 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine and 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel engine options.
| Features | Hyundai Exter | Hyundai i10 Nios |
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 15-inch, alloy wheels | 14-inch, steel wheels to 15-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Part-Digital Display, Part-Analog dials |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system | 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
As you can look at the table and see, the features between the Exter and the i10 Nios will exactly be same, except the Exter will get digital instrument cluster. Since the Exter is build on the i10 Nios platform, so it might as well have the same features.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Hyundai i10 Nios |
| Airbags | Six airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse Parking camera | Reverse Parking camera |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | – | – |
As you can see at the safety features, the Exter and i10 Nios will likely have the same safety features and if the Exter get’s any additional safety feature, we’ll know more about it during the launch.
| Model | Price |
| Hyundai Exter | Expected Rs. 6 lakh |
| Hyundai i10 Nios | Rs. 6.30 lakh – Rs. 9.55 lakh (On-road prices) |
As you can see, the i10 Nios starts at Rs. 6.30 lakh for the Era variant and goes all the way up to Rs. 9.55 lakh for the Asta AMT variant. No official update on the pricing of the Exter, only name has been revealed by Hyundai, but however, more information about the car will be revealed in the coming days.