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2023 Hyundai Exter Review : 12 Pros & 10 Cons

The Exter comes with a McPherson strut suspension at the front and a coupled torsion beam suspension at the rear. The ride over small potholes and uneven roads at city speed is compliant.

Hyundai Exter Pros

  • Well-positioned overall package. Priced competitively against rivals
  • Unique looks with the H-shaped LED DRLs & tail-lamps and crossover styling
  • Super-refined 4-cylinder engine offers good driveability and satisfactory fuel efficiency. AMT and CNG versions are available too
  • Hyundai AMTs have superior tuning as compared to the AMTs of Maruti, Tata etc.
  • Well-tuned suspension absorbs bumps well and delivers acceptable high-speed stability
  • Precise build & quality (including interiors) are among the segment best
  • Excellent ergonomics with light and well-placed controls
  • Spacious interiors with very good legroom and headroom for a car in this segment
  • Accommodating 391-litre boot is among the largest in the segment
  • Loaded with features such as a sunroof, keyless entry & go, dashcam with dual camera, auto headlamps, cruise control, paddle shifters, connected car features (BlueLink), wireless charger, rear A/C vents, multi-lingual voice commands, etc
  • Safety kit includes 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all 5 occupants, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS, EBD, ESC, VSM, hill-hold assist, rear parking sensors and camera, TPMS, emergency stop signal, SOS call and more
  • Hyundai's wide service network & up to 7-years extended warranty

Hyundai Exter Cons

  • Edgy looks & funky styling may not be to everyone's liking. Cuts and creases are overdone
  • Despite the unique styling, it’s not really a head-turner. Small size robs the Exter of road presence
  • 1.2L NA petrol’s highway performance is adequate, but not exciting
  • No turbo-petrol or diesel engine on offer
  • Not as engaging to drive as the Citroen C3 Turbo. Handling, steering and thin tyres won’t appeal to enthusiasts
  • Light-coloured interior theme isn’t available. Black interiors may not be to everyone's liking. Hyundai should’ve offered a beige option
  • Back seat is more suitable for 2 healthy adults and a child. Not 3 healthy adults
  • Rear seat is placed on the lower side, and its under-thigh is average (taller folk will find it to be less)
  • Average sound system is no match for some of the rivals (e.g. Punch & Fronx have better ICE)
  • Some missing features like foglamps, rear centre armrest, auto-dimming IRVM, 60:40 split rear seat, 6-speaker sound system (Exter has just 4), full-sized spare tyre, etc.

Read Team-BHP's detailed 2023 Hyundai Exter Review.

 
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