The Indian SUV market just got more exciting with Hyundai’s latest launch — the Hyundai Exter, popularly dubbed as the Mini Creta. Designed for city drivers and young buyers who crave SUV flair without stretching their budget, the Exter is Hyundai’s smart move to expand its SUV lineup to a more accessible price range. Compact, stylish, and brimming with features, this little SUV is making quite the statement.
Bold Design
Hyundai has made sure the Exter doesn’t look like a “mini” compromise. Instead, it comes across as a strong, confident SUV with bold styling cues. The trapezoidal front grille proudly showcases Hyundai’s design DNA, while the sharp LED DRLs and sleek projector headlamps add a futuristic edge.
From the side, the dual-tone alloy wheels and sculpted character lines bring out its sporty personality. At the rear, distinct LED tail lamps and a chunky bumper give it that rugged finish. Even though it’s under 4 metres, the Exter manages to look muscular and road-ready — a rare feat for a compact SUV.
Premium Cabin Experience
Step inside, and the Exter continues to impress. The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keeping your digital life seamlessly connected. A fully digital instrument cluster adds to the modern vibe, while features like automatic climate control, push-button start, keyless entry, and steering-mounted controls create a genuinely premium feel.
The Exter’s cabin layout is smartly done to offer ample space and comfort — something you wouldn’t always expect at this price point. Hyundai clearly designed it with young professionals and small families in mind who want practicality with a touch of luxury.
Engineered for Urban Efficiency
Under the hood, the Exter gets a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or Smart Auto AMT transmission. This setup offers just the right blend of agility for city traffic and smooth cruising for weekend getaways.
The biggest talking point? Its stellar mileage of up to 30 km/l (ARAI-certified), making it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in its segment. In an era of rising fuel prices, that’s a huge plus for budget-conscious drivers.
Safety That Inspires Confidence
Hyundai didn’t cut corners on safety. The Exter is equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera as standard. Higher variants even feature Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) — features typically reserved for more expensive models. This makes the Exter one of the safest compact SUVs in its class.
Affordable Luxury for the Masses
Perhaps the most attractive part of the Hyundai Exter is its starting price of just ₹5.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Combine that with Hyundai’s low-down-payment finance options and flexible EMIs, and you have one of the most value-packed SUVs on the market.
The Hyundai Exter is not just another compact SUV — it’s Hyundai’s way of democratizing the SUV experience. With its bold styling, premium interiors, efficient engine, and unbeatable pricing, the so-called “Mini Creta” is ready to make a big impact on Indian roads.
