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.