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Hyundai Exter Prices Start at Rs 5.99 Lakh


The Hyundai Exter comes in five variants: EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect

Hyundai Exter

  • Bookings for the Exter are open for Rs 11,000.

  • A 1.2-litre petrol engine and a CNG version are available.

  • Features include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a single-pane sunroof, and a dash cam with dual cameras.

  • Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and vehicle stability management (VSM).

Hyundai Exter, the latest addition to the Indian micro-SUV segment, has been launched starting at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are now open, and deliveries will start soon. The Hyundai Exter directly competes with the Tata Punch and here are its key features:

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Price

Variant

Manual

AMT

CNG

EX

Rs 5.99 lakh

S

Rs 7.27 lakh

Rs 7.97 lakh

Rs 8.24 lakh

SX

Rs 8 lakh

Rs 8.68 lakh

Rs 8.97 lakh

SX (O)

Rs 8.64 lakh

Rs 9.32 lakh

SX (O) Connect

Rs 9.32 lakh

Rs 10 lakh

* All prices are introductory ex-showroom Delhi

The Hyundai Exter starts at Rs 5.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom Delhi), which is the same as its main rival, the Tata Punch. Prices for the CNG variants start at Rs 8.24 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

Overall Design

Hyundai Exter Front

The Hyundai Exter features a boxy design language. The front profile has a bold and upright fascia with a skid plate, stubby bonnet, and H-shaped LED DRLs. Below the DRLs are square-housing LED headlights. 

Hyundai Exter Side

The side profile showcases cladding for a more prominent SUV look, and the wheel arches bulge outward. The micro-SUV also comes with 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

Hyundai Exter Rear

At the back, the Exter has a bold look similar to the front. The tail lamps feature the same H-shaped element as the front, with the lamps joined by a thick black strip. The rear skid plate starts high to give it a more rugged appearance.

Cabin Look

Hyundai Exter Cabin

The interiors of the Hyundai Exter look identical to that of the Grand i10 Nios. It has the same centre console layout, and the dashboard has the same diamond pattern as the Grand i10 Nios. The difference lies in the color scheme, with the Hyundai Exter having an all-black cabin. It also features semi-leatherette seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Features & Safety

Hyundai Exter Dashboard

As for features, the Exter offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a semi-digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charger, paddle shifters, cruise control, a single-pane sunroof with voice commands, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, and a dual-camera dashcam.

Also Read: Hyundai Exter Has These 5 Additional Features Over The Grand i10 Nios

For passenger safety, it has six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill hold assist, and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers as standard. Higher variants of the micro-SUV offer additional features such as a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), day and night IRVM, a rearview camera, and a rear defogger.

Powertrain

Hyundai Exter Engine

The Exter has the same engine option as the Grand i10 Nios and Aura: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 82PS and 113Nm of torque. This engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission.

It also has a CNG powertrain option for this engine, which generates a lower output of 69PS and 95Nm. The CNG variants, like most CNG cars, are only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Also See: Facelifted Hyundai Creta Spied On Test In India For The First Time

Hyundai has also revealed the fuel efficiency figures of the Exter. The petrol-manual variant claims a mileage of 19.4 kmpl, the petrol-AMT variant claims 19.2 kmpl, and the CNG variant has a fuel efficiency of 27.1 km/kg. 

Rivals

Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter directly competes with the Tata Punch and the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, but it can also be considered an alternative to larger cars such as the Citroen C3, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Fronx.

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Maruti Invicto vs Rivals: Price Talk

# Maruti Invicto vs Rivals: Price Talk

## The hybrid-only Maruti Invicto MPV undercuts the hybrid variants of the Innova Hycross, but that’s just a part of the bigger picture

[![Maruti Invicto vs Toyota Innova Hycross vs Kia Carens](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a624f12d1b6.jpg)](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a624f12d1b6.jpg)

The Toyota Innova Hycross-based [Maruti Invicto](https://www.cardekho.com/maruti/invicto) has been launched with prices starting from Rs 24.79 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). It has become Maruti’s new flagship model while sitting atop the XL6 in its MPV lineup, and is offered via the carmaker’s Nexa line of showrooms.

In this story, let’s see how its prices compare to those of its MPV rivals and alternatives:

## Petrol-auto

| Maruti Invicto | Toyota Innova Hycross | Kia Carens |
|—————-|———————–|————|
| G (7-seater)/ G (8-seater) – Rs 18.82 lakh/ Rs 18.87 lakh* | Luxury Plus Turbo DCT (6-seater)/ Luxury Plus Turbo DCT (7-seater)- Rs 18.40 lakh/ Rs 18.45 lakh | – |
| GX (7-seater)/ GX (8-seater) – Rs 19.67 lakh/ Rs 19.72 lakh | – | – |
| Zeta+ (7-seater)/ Zeta+ (8-seater) – Rs 24.79 lakh/ Rs 24.84 lakh | VX Hybrid (7-seater)/ VX Hybrid (8-seater) – Rs 25.30 lakh/ Rs 25.35 lakh | – |
| VX (O) Hybrid (7-seater)/ VX (O) Hybrid (8-seater) – Rs 27.27 lakh/ Rs 27.32 lakh | – | – |
| Alpha+ (7-seater) – Rs 28.42 lakh | – | – |
| – | – | – |
| ZX Hybrid (7-seater) – Rs 29.62 lakh | – | – |
| – | – | – |
| ZX (O) Hybrid (7-seater) – Rs 30.26 lakh | – | – |

*The G variant is only available for fleet operators.

[![Maruti Invicto hybrid powertrain](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a556734604b.jpg)](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a556734604b.jpg)

The Maruti Invicto has the highest entry point pricing here, but that’s because it’s only available with the 2-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain. Meanwhile, its donor model, the Innova Hycross has a more affordable entry variant by a margin of around Rs 5 lakh, the GX, which comes without any electrification and offers fewer features too.

[![Maruti Invicto](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a5542d34c68.jpg)](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/64a5542d34c68.jpg)

Also, the Invicto is only offered in two variants – Zeta+ and Alpha+. Both are fairly well equipped and are closest to the Hycross’ VX and ZX hybrid variants respectively in terms of features. However, in those comparable variants, the Maruti MPV is more affordable.

The Invicto Zeta+ costs Rs 49,000 less than the Hycross VX Hybrid while the Alpha+ undercuts the ZX Hybrid by Rs 1.2 lakh. There is a good reason for the price gap between them, as the Maruti MPV does not get the exact same feature list as those variants and misses out on some features and comforts in each comparison.

Both the Invicto and Innova Hycross’ hybrid variants get a 186PS (combined) 2-litre strong-hybrid powertrain, paired with an e-CVT. It offers a claimed mileage of 23.34kmpl.

Understandably, the [Kia Carens](https://www.cardekho.com/kia/carens) is the most affordable option on this list as the Invicto and Innova Hycross are a segment above in terms of size, design and performance. Even in its fully-loaded specification with the new 160PS turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, the Kia MPV is more affordable than the entry-level Invicto by around Rs 6.3 lakh.

The entry-level [Toyota Innova Hycross](https://www.cardekho.com/toyota/innova-hycross) with only its naturally-aspirated 2-litre petrol engine is also pricier by over Rs 1 lakh and offers just the bare-minimum feature comforts. Only the Hycross G variant is priced close to the top-spec Carens, but Toyota sells that exclusively to fleet buyers.

The Kia MPV also has two other powertrain options – the 115PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit that powers the most affordable variants, and the other is a 115PS 1.5-litre diesel engine. All of the Caren’s engines get their own choice of automatic transmission, while the turbo-petrol and diesel engines come with 6-speed iMT (manual without clutch pedal) as standard.

[![Toyota Innova Hycross ottoman functionality for the captain seats](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/638edefc09223.jpg)](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/638edefc09223.jpg)

Being the premium offering of the two, the Innova Hycross has certain feature advantages over the Maruti such as ottoman functionality for the captain seats, JBL sound system, 18-inch alloy wheels, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

However, if you’re in the market for a good old diesel MPV, you can also look at the Toyota Innova Crysta which is priced from Rs 19.38 lakh to Rs 25.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). But, it’s only available with a manual transmission and doesn’t offer any of the premium comforts seen on the Invicto and Innova Hycross.

Related: [Over 6,000 People Have Booked The Maruti Invicto Ahead Of Its Launch](https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/over-6000-people-have-booked-the-maruti-invicto-ahead-of-its-launch-31092.htm)

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New Details Of The Facelifted Kia Seltos Mid-spec Variants Emerge Online


The HTK and HTK+ variants will not offer the highlight features of the new SUV, but will still sport a revised cabin layout

Kia Seltos facelift teased

  • Kia will unveil the facelifted Seltos on July 4.

  • New spy shots show HTK and HTK+ variants will have an 8-inch touchscreen and a digitised driver’s display.

  • The HTK’s exterior highlights include projector headlights and halogen fog lamps.

  • Kia will offer the facelifted Seltos with both petrol and diesel engine options.

  • Prices are expected to start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The facelifted Kia Seltos has just been teased for the first time ahead of its debut on July 4. While it gave us a good look at the top-spec cabin, the updated SUV’s mid-spec HTK and HTK+ variants have been spied revealing fresh details.

Revised Cabin Updates

As seen in the latest spy images, both the HTK and HTK+ variants have some common features like steering-mounted audio controls (HTK+ gets cruise control and MID control as well), fabric upholstery, a smaller 8-inch touchscreen, and a digitised driver display like the one in the Kia Sonet. While the HTK variant has manual AC, the latter has auto climate control. Another possible difference between the two is that only the HTK+ variant will come with push-button start/stop.

Also Read: Don’t Slip Up: Common Car Care Mistakes to Avoid This Monsoon

Exterior Changes

Kia Seltos facelift HTK front

In one of the spy shots, we also get a look at the HTK variant’s revised front fascia. The HTK trim of the SUV gets a bigger grille, flanked by the projector headlights and LED DRLs. Lower down, it gets a silver skid plate and halogen fog lamps instead of the LED units seen on the higher-spec variants.

Powertrain Choices

The facelifted Seltos will continue to offer petrol and diesel engines. They are detailed below along with their transmission options:

Specification

1.5-litre N.A. Petrol

1.5-litre Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

115PS

160PS

116PS

Torque

144Nm

253Nm

250Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT/ CVT

6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed iMT/ 6-speed AT

Also Read: Kia Issues Recall For The Carens After Possible Instrument Cluster Glitch

When Will It Be Available?

Kia is expected to announce the prices of the facelifted Seltos shortly after its unveiling, which we believe could start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to take on the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, and MG Astor while also going up against the upcoming Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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CITROËN OPENS ORDERS FOR PETROL AND DIESEL NEW C4 X

  • Orders are now open for the petrol and diesel versions of the New C4 X, following high demand from customers.
  • The range complements the fully electric New ë-C4 X, giving buyers the option to choose the powertrain that suits their needs.
  • The launch includes two petrol engines and one diesel engine.
  • Petrol models are available in Sense, Sense Plus, Shine, and Shine Plus variants, while diesel models are exclusively sold in Shine Plus.
  • This range update follows the earlier update to the New ë-C4 X, which introduced a next-generation 54kWh battery technology.
  • The New ë-C4 X is equipped with a 54kWh battery and a 115kw electric motor, enabling it to achieve a range of up to 260 miles (WLTP) on a full charge.

 

In response to high demand from customers, Citroën has announced that orders are now open for the petrol and diesel variants of the New C4 X. These models complement the fully electric New ë-C4 X, which has already been available in the market. The prices for the petrol and diesel variants start from £22,080 OTR, and the first deliveries are scheduled to begin in July 2023.

 

At the launch, customers have the choice between two petrol powertrains: the PureTech 100 S&S with a six-speed manual transmission or the PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 with an eight-speed automatic transmission. As for the diesel variants, they will be sold exclusively with Citroën’s efficient BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8 with an eight-speed manual transmission.

 

Starting from July production, the New ë-C4 X will receive a powertrain upgrade, featuring a 115 kW electric motor with a 54 kWh battery. This new powertrain, which was announced in May, will increase the range of the New ë-C4 X to up to 260 miles (WLTP), compared to the previous range of 222 miles (WLTP). This upgrade will be exclusively available on the new ë-series trim level, in addition to the existing 100 kW motor with a 50 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 222 miles (WLTP).

 

The petrol variants of the New C4 X will be available in Sense, Sense Plus, Shine, and Shine Plus variants, while the diesel models will be exclusively offered in the Shine Plus trim. The fully electric New ë-C4 X will continue to be available in Sense, Shine, and the new ë-Series trims.

 

The ‘Sense’ models come with 18-inch ‘Aeroblade’ alloy wheels, Advanced Comfort® Seats, and a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto. They are also equipped with features like Active Safety Brake, Speed Limit Information, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Driver Attention Alert.

 

The ‘Sense Plus’ models build on the standard equipment of the ‘Sense’ versions and add My Citroën Drive Plus, the next-generation infotainment, and navigation system with integrated natural voice commands. They also feature a head-up display and a reversing camera with Top Rear Vision.

 

Stepping up to the ‘Shine’ trim level, the exterior look is enhanced with dark tinted rear windows, chrome details, and bi-tone diamond-cut versions of the 18-inch ‘Aeroblade’ alloy wheels. Additional convenience features include Automatic Intelligent Beam Headlights, an auto-dimming electrochrome interior rear-view mirror, and front and lateral parking sensors. Safety is improved with Advanced Active Safety Brake with night-time and cyclist detection, as well as Extended Traffic Sign Recognition.

 

The range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ versions further enhance the ‘Shine’ models with heated Alcantara® seats for the driver and front passenger, as well as Citroën’s Highway Driver Assist, a level 2 semi-autonomous driving technology that combines lane-keeping assistance with adaptive cruise control for a more relaxed driving experience. The Ë-C4 X electric versions have their own dedicated top trim level called ‘ë-Series’, which includes features like wireless smartphone charging, the 8-speaker Citroën Hi-Fi system, Onyx Black ‘Aeroblade’ 18-inch alloy wheels, and a distinctive bi-tone Perla Nera Black roof.

 

Please refer to the table below for the trim levels, powertrain options, CO2 emissions, and prices for the different variants:

TRIM LEVEL

POWERTRAIN

CO2 g/km

MRRP OTR

Sense

PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed manual

121

£22,080.00

100kW electric 50kWh battery

0

£31,995.00

Sense Plus

PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

130

£25,435.00

Shine

PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

129

£26,980.00

100kW electric 50kWh battery

0

£34,495.00

Shine Plus

PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

129

£27,540.00

BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto

126

£29,170.00

Ë-Series

100kW electric 50kWh battery

0

£36,295.00

115kw electric 54kWh battery

0

£37,195.00

 

 

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Maruti Jimny Variants Explained: Which Variant Should You Buy?

The Maruti Jimny is sold in two broad variants: Zeta and Alpha, with 4WD as standard

Maruti Jimny

After making us wait for what seemed like an eternity, the Maruti Jimny has finally landed in our market. The off-roader is available in a new 5-door iteration, still with a petrol heart, in India. With the Jimny being offered in just two broad variants, it shouldn’t be too tough to pick the most suitable one, but we’re here to make that choice even simpler. First, let’s get through the basics:

Maruti Jimny low-range transfer case

Engine

1.5-litre Petrol

Power

105PS

Torque

134Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT, 4-speed AT

Claimed Fuel Efficiency

16.94kmpl (MT), 16.39kmpl (AT)

Drivetrain

4WD

Ground Clearance

210mm

Related: Deliveries Of The Maruti Jimny Have Started Already

Maruti offers the 5-door Jimny in the following exterior shades:

Here’s the variant-wise pricing of the new Jimny:

Variant

1.5-litre Petrol

MT

AT

Zeta

Rs 12.74 lakh

Rs 13.94 lakh

Alpha

Rs 13.69 lakh

Rs 14.89 lakh

The dual-tone option is only available with the range-topping Alpha trim, which commands a premium of Rs 16,000.

Maruti Jimny rear

Here’s our brief analysis and verdict of every variant. For a detailed insight, just click on the desired variant’s name.

Variant

Verdict

Zeta

Covers all the essentials with potential for accessories. Our suggestion is to go for the Alpha given the small price jump.

Alpha

It’s our pick of the two for the feel-good features that it gets over the Zeta for a justified premium.

All prices, ex-showroom pan-India

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Volkswagen Taigun Gets New GT Variants And Limited Editions With New Colours

With the new variants and prices, the DSG option has become more accessible in a lower trim while making the top-spec GT+ variant more affordable

Volkswagen Taigun limited editions

  • Volkswagen debuted the new GT variants and special colours at its annual meeting in April.

  • It is accepting bookings for the SUV’s limited editions only via its website.

  • The GT DSG is placed above the GT MT while the GT Plus MT slots below the GT Plus DSG.

  • All the new variants are only available with the larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

  • The new variants along with the limited editions are available in the new Deep Black Pearl, and Carbon Steel Grey Matte shades.

  • Feature highlights on the limited editions include red accents inside and out, and gloss black finish.

  • New variants are priced from Rs 16.80 lakh to Rs 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

  • Deliveries of the limited edition models will begin from July 2023.

After debuting at the carmaker’s annual meeting in April this year, the new variants under the Volkswagen Taigun Performance Line have now gone on sale. Apart from that, the SUV has also received two new limited editions as part of the ‘GT Edge Limited Collection’, bookings for which are open only online.

New Variants And Prices

Variant

Price

GT DCT

Rs 16.80 lakh

GT+ MT

Rs 17.80 lakh

GT+ MT Deep Black Pearl

Rs 18 lakh

GT+ MT Carbon Steel Grey Matte

Rs 18.20 lakh

GT+ DCT Deep Black Pearl

Rs 19.26 lakh

GT+ DCT Carbon Steel Grey Matte

Rs 19.46 lakh

For reference, Volkswagen only offered the entry-level Performance Line GT trim of the Taigun with the 6-speed manual transmission while the top-spec GT Plus was limited to the 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic) only. Now, both GT variants powered by the 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine get a choice of both transmissions.

Volkswagen Taigun GT badge

The new GT DCT variant slots above the GT MT, which is priced at Rs 16.26 lakh. On the other hand, the GT+ MT is placed below the GT+ DCT that costs Rs 18.71 lakh. With the new variants, the DCT option has become more accessible on the lower trim while making the top-spec GT+ variant more affordable. 

The Taigun is also available with a smaller 1-litre turbo-petrol unit (with both 6-speed MT and AT), offered with the Dynamic Line variants – Comfortline, Highline, and Topline.

Volkswagen will be offering the Taigun in the Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Steel Grey Matte shades for a limited period. The carmaker will start handing them over to customers from July 2023. It’s also worth noting that these GT Edge variants will be manufactured on the basis of bookings, kind of built-to-order.

Also Read: These Are The Top 3 Family SUVs In India Under Rs 20 Lakh According To A.I.

What’s New With Taigun GT Edge Variants?

The Deep Black Pearl edition features typical GT-specific upgrades including red brake callipers, red stitching for seats and red ambient lighting that contrast even more to the new glossy black exterior. On the other hand, the Matte edition gets a gloss black finish for the ORVMs, door handles and the rear spoiler as well as red accents on the front and sides.

Apart from this, the SUV continues with the same equipment list as before. This includes a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto climate control, a single-pane sunroof, and ventilated front seats (still not available on the standard GT variants). Its safety kit includes up to six airbags, a reversing camera, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

Also Read: Apple iOS 17 Will Include Cool New Features For CarPlay And Maps Application

Price And Rivals

The Taigun continues to be priced between Rs 11.62 lakh and Rs 19.06 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India) with only the new limited edition colours adding a premium to the GT Plus DSG variants. It fights it out with the Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.

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