New Hyundai Exter CNG Price Starts From Rs 8.5 Lakh - Gets Dual-Cylinder Tech

The Hyundai Exter was available with a CNG powertrain option right from its launch. However, it packed a conventional large CNG cylinder whereas its arch rival — the Tata Punch — offered the dual-cylinder CNG, thus offering better boot space. In order to compete with the Punch, Hyundai has launched the Exter CNG Duo with twin CNG cylinders and the updated Hyundai Exter CNG price starts from Rs. 8.5 lakh ex-showroom. 

Hyundai Exter CNG Duo — All Details

The earlier Hyundai Exter CNG incorporated a 60L CNG tank in its boot, occupying nearly all the space and leaving little to no room for luggage space. With the introduction of the CNG Duo technology, the Exter CNG now offers two smaller CNG tanks tucked parallel to the boot, thereby enabling a lot more luggage space for family needs. It is of course not as much as the Exter petrol, but compared to the earlier Exter CNG, the boot space has been dramatically improved. However, Hyundai has not officially revealed the boot space of the updated Exter CNG Duo.

Like before, the Exter CNG continues with its 1.2L petrol-CNG engine. When running on CNG, the engine produces 69PS of power and 95Nm of torque. Switching to petrol, the power and torque output increase to 83PS and 114Nm respectively. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission only whereas the petrol variants of the Exter also offer the option of a 5-speed automated manual transmission. With the CNG fuel, the Exter offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.1km/kg.

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The updated Hyundai Exter CNG is offered in three variants — S, SX and SX Knight. The Hyundai Exter CNG price starts from Rs 8.5 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.38 lakh, (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The mid SX variant of the Exter CNG is priced at Rs 9.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Exter CNG Duo is Rs 7,000 more expensive over the older Exter CNG. Speaking of the key features of the Exter CNG, it offers electric sunroof, LED DRLs and LED tail lamp, automatic climate control (FATC), 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a lot more. In addition, the SUV boasts of advanced safety features like 6 airbags, TPMS highline, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and much more. 

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Commenting on the introduction of Exter Hy-CNG Duo, Mr. Tarun Garg, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Hyundai Motor India Limited is committed to providing sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. We are excited to launch our entry SUV- EXTER with Dual cylinder CNG technology. With high fuel efficiency, ample boot space, and versatile offerings of the SUV, we are confident that the EXTER Hy-CNG Duo will appeal to customers looking for a reliable and efficient vehicle that helps reduce their carbon footprint and also fulfils their desire for exploration.”