Hyundai Exter vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Exter and Premier Rio [2012-2015]. The Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.13 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. The Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Premier Rio [2012-2015] is available in 1173 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Exter vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Exter	Rio [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 6.13 Lakh	Rs. 5.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1173 cc
Power	82 bhp	77 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 6.13 Lakh

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Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Rs. 5.09 Lakh

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Bootspace (litres)	391	454	405
Ground Clearance (mm)	185	200	205
Driving Range (km)	718		807

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1173 cc, 4 Cylinders	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	MPFi	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	77 bhp @ 5800 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	104 Nm @ 3500 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.4View Mileage Details		20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	718		807
Drivetrain	FWD		FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson strut & coil spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	5 rods system	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims		Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel		Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	205 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	205 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors			Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black		Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black		Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted		Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		With Key	Internal

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital		Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips		Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Atlas White	Mystic Black	Stealth Black
	Topoz Blue	Moonlight Silver
	Cherry Red	Ice Cool White
	Sterling Silver
	Tafeta White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

168 Ratings

4.3/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.2Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.3Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Superb

Good looks and mostly new models stylish design and good features in car motor-driven power steering and good fat with digital display and mostly like of front fast USB charger

Excellent service from renault madurai ringroad

Excellent service from Madurai ring road showroom. Happy to purchase a Renault my Dream car. Showroom ambience really nice.

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Hyundai Exter First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray17 Jul 2023

With the Exter, Hyundai has done its homework and has made the overall package quite difficult to overlook.

Premier's small solution

By Vikrant Singh13 Mar 2012

A compact SUV is great for our cities. The only vehicle to tick that box currently is the Premier Rio. And now there’s an upgraded version of the Rio with a petrol engine...

Hyundai Exter First Look

By Jay Shah10 Jul 2023

Hyundai has launched its smallest and most compact SUV in India. It’s called the Exter and this one slots below the Venue and is based on the brand’s entry-level hatchback, the Grand i10 Nios. The Exter is a petrol-only SUV with a CNG variant, is offered in seven variants and is a direct rival to the Tata Punch. Let’s take a closer look at it.

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Exter vs Rio [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Premier Rio [2012-2015]?

Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.13 Lakh and Premier Rio [2012-2015] price is Rs. 5.09 Lakh. Hence Premier Rio [2012-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Hyundai Exter vs Premier Rio [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3815	3970	3991
Width (mm)	1710	1570	1750
Height (mm)	1631	1730	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2420	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	185	200	205
Kerb Weight (kg)		1080

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	391	454	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	46	40

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Black
Rub-strips			Black

Headlights	Halogen		Halogen
Taillights	LED		LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front		Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	50000

Android Auto
Speakers		4