- Available in seven variants
- Base variants have the maximum waiting period
The Hyundai Exter was launched in India in July 2023. Since then, Indian buyers have shown great demand for the Korean automaker's entry-level micro SUV, resulting in a waiting period of up to 78 weeks or 18 months.
The Exter SUV can be had in seven variants - EX, EX (O), S, S (O), SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect. Currently, the entry-level EX and EX (O). It is available at a starting price of Rs. 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Listed below are the variant-wise waiting period for the Hyundai Exter as of 7 October, 2023.
| Variants | Waiting period |
| EX | 76 to 78 weeks. |
| EX (O) | 70 to 72 weeks |
| S | 22 to 24 weeks |
| S (O) | 28 to 30 weeks |
| SX | 22 to 24 weeks |
| SX DT | 40 to 42 weeks |
| SX (O) / SX (O) Connect / SX (O) Connect DT | 24 to 26 weeks |
| S AMT | 28 to 30 weeks |
| SX AMT | 20 to 22 weeks |
| SX DT AMT | 32 to 34 weeks |
| SX (O) AMT / SX (O) Connect AMT / SX (O) Connect DT AMT | 26 to 28 weeks |
| S CNG | 22 to 24 weeks |
| SX CNG | 24 to 26 weeks |
Mechanically, the Exter SUV comes equipped with a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and an AMT unit. The Exter can also be had with a CNG powertrain paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
In recent news, the Exter has received its first-ever price hike in India by up to Rs. 16,000.
