For players that get the Rs 7-crore question right, the bonus prize gets upgraded to a Hyundai Verna

• The Exter is Hyundai’s newest entry-level SUV slotted below the Venue.

• It is sold in 5 broad variants: EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect.

• Gets two petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre N.A. and a 1.2-litre petrol+CNG powertrain.

• Features on board include an 8-inch touchscreen, dual-camera dashcam and six airbags.

• Priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

One of India’s popular TV game shows, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), is currently being aired in its 15th season. The show’s latest outing has now got its first contestant to win Rs 1 crore, Jaskaran Singh, who has also received a brand new Hyundai Exter as a bonus prize.

While he quit the quiz after winning Rs 1 crore, had he played on and correctly answered the question for a prize of Rs 7 crore, he would have bagged the new Hyundai Verna instead. Although it’s not known which variant of the micro SUV was handed over to the winner, we suspect it to be the fully loaded SX(O) Connect trim.

Hyundai Exter: A Summary

The Exter is Hyundai’s competitor in the micro SUV space and serves as the new entry-level model in its SUV lineup (previously, it was the Venue). It is based on the same platform as the Grand i10 Nios, and comes with a boxy design and a cabin that is well put together.

What’s Under The Hood?

Hyundai’s micro SUV is provided with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/114Nm), mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT. It also comes with a 1.2-litre petrol-CNG option (69PS/95Nm), coupled with the 5-speed manual transmission.

Related: Hyundai Exter: First Drive Review

Packed With Features

The Hyundai Exter is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen, a digitised driver’s display, cruise control, wireless charging and auto AC. It also comes with amenities such as a single-pane sunroof, paddle shifters, and rain-sensing wipers.

Occupant safety is taken care of by six airbags (as standard), ISOFIX child seat mounts, electronic stability control (ESC), dual-camera dashcam and a reversing camera.

Also See: Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch: Comparison In Pics

Price Range And Rivals

Hyundai has priced the Exter between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The micro SUV’s only direct rival is the Tata Punch, but it also serves as an alternative to the Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Citroen C3 and the Maruti Fronx crossover.

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