Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Design, Specs, Powertrains and Expected price

Hyundai Motor India is all set to enter the affordable compact SUV space with the ‘Exter’, set to be launched in the country very soon. The Exter will go on to become the entry-point to Hyundai SUVs in India, and be positioned in a segment that now has a range of options to choose from. While the Exter will sit under the Venue in the Hyundai portfolio, the two will certainly give competition to each other.
Here is a detailed comparison between the Hyundai Exter and its elder sibling Venue to help you find out what sets the two apart, take a look –
Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Design
While the Hyundai Exter takes heavy inspiration from the Hyundai Venue, it features some unique styling elements like H-shaped DRLs, a wider grille, squared-off wheel arches, and a blacked-out C-pillar. That said, styling elements like split headlamps and roof rails seem to be influenced from the elder sibling. While Hyundai hasn’t revealed the rear-end design of the Exter, as well as its dimensions, we expect it to be slightly smaller than the Venue as far as length and width are concerned.

Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Powertrains
The Hyundai Exter will be available with a sole 1.2-litre four-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 83 PS power and 114 Nm torque, with 5-speed MT and AMT transmission options. In addition to this powertrain, the Venue gets the option of a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 120 PS power output, as well as a 1.5-litre diesel engine rated at 116 PS/250 Nm.

It should be noted that the Hyundai Exter will be offered with an optional factory-fit CNG kit, which the Venue misses out on. The Exter CNG will likely only be available with a manual gearbox.

Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Features
While Hyundai is yet to reveal the equipment list of the Exter, we expect it to be offered with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected tech, automatic climate control, cruise control, wireless charger, four airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a reversing camera. It is yet to be seen if an electric sunroof will also be on offer.
For now, the Venue gets a smaller eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, but it makes up with a slightly more substantial equipment list. Some features that the Venue might boast over the Exter include powered driver’s seat, a sunroof, two additional airbags (total six), and more.
Hyundai Exter vs Venue: Price

Car	Exter	Venue
Ex-showroom price	TBA	Rs 7.72 lakh – Rs 13.18 lakh

The Hyundai Venue is currently priced from Rs 7.72 lakh, and goes up to Rs 13.18 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end trim. On the other hand, pricing for the Exter is yet to be ascertained. The Hyundai Exter is expected to launch at a starting price of Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom), undercutting its elder sibling by about Rs one lakh.
Which out of these two Hyundai SUVs would be your pick? Let us know in the comments down below.