Which Hyundai Exter facelift variant should you buy? Full breakdown inside

The 2026 Hyundai Exter has received a mid-cycle update, with some changes to its design, cabin and features. The car has already crossed over two lakh customers in India, and with this update, Hyundai is trying to keep that momentum going.

The new Exter facelift prices start at Rs 5.79 lakh and go up to Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The lineup includes petrol manual, petrol AMT and CNG variants across multiple trims. The engine remains the same 1.2-litre Kappa petrol unit, which continues to be the only 4-cylinder option in this segment. There are no mechanical changes this time, but most of the updates are in what you see and use. Here’s a closer look at what each variant offers.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 2 features 

The entry point into the new Exter lineup — stripped back but still surprisingly well-equipped for safety, making it a good choice for buyers who just want the basics done right.

• 6 Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Rear parking sensors
• Headlamp escort system
• Central locking with speed-sensing auto door lock
• Impact-sensing auto door unlock
• Seatbelt reminder (all seats)
• 3-point seatbelts (all seats)
• ISOFIX child seat anchor
• Immobiliser & burglar alarm
• Adjustable rear headrests
• LED tail lamps
• Digital cluster with colour TFT MID
• Manual air conditioning
• Front power windows with auto-down (driver)
• Driver seat height adjustment (standard across all variants)
• Black interior theme with fabric seat upholstery
• Front power outlet
• Foldable key

The HX 2 is available only in petrol-MT and CNG-MT options. It gets an obsidian black interior theme. On the outside, it is offered in three colour options: Atlas White, Starry Night and Titan Grey.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 3 features

The 2026 Exter HX 3 is the first real step up. This is where the Exter starts to feel more complete, with the new dual-tone interior, an infotainment system, and wireless smartphone connectivity added in.

Everything in HX 2, plus:

• Dual-tone (Navy & Grey) interior theme
• Semi-fabric seat upholstery
• Rear parking camera
• Driver rear-view monitor (DRVM)
• Inside rear day & night mirror
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (Highline)
• 8-inch  touchscreen infotainment
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlayNew
• Steering wheel with audio & Bluetooth controls
• Front & rear speakers
• Type-C USB port (front)
• Rear AC vents
• Rear power windows
• Electrically adjustable outside mirrors
• Micro pole antenna
• Shark fin antenna (from HX 6 onwards)

The HX 3 is available in petrol-MT, petrol-AMT and CNG-MT options, making it the first variant to offer the AMT gearbox. It is also where wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are introduced. From this trim onwards, the exterior is offered in colours like Abyss Black Matte, Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White, Golden Bronze Metallic, Ranger Khaki, Starry Night, Titan Grey and Titan Grey Matte.

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New Hyundai Exter HX 4 features

A meaningful jump from the HX 3, the HX 4 adds LED DRLs, full power windows, and rear charging ports — rounding out the everyday convenience features.

Everything in HX 3, plus:

• LED daytime running lamps (DRLs)
• 3D Carbon-Pattern dashboard finish New
• LED turn indicators on the outside mirrors
• Dual tone styled steel wheels — R15 (175/65)
• Rear power windows
• Auto-down on driver window
• Type-C USB port (rear)
• Tyre pressure monitoring system - Highline
• Rear AC vents
• Electrically adjustable Outside mirrors
• Power windows (Front, Rear, & Auto down (driver only))
• Rear parcel tray (PL Only)

The HX 4 is available only with petrol-MT and CNG-MT options. If you want the AMT gearbox at this level, you will need to move to the HX 4 Plus variant or go with the HX 3, which also offers AMT. This trim also comes with the same set of exterior colour options as the HX 3.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 4 Plus features 

The HX 4 Plus is available only with the AMT gearbox. This is also the variant where you get features like an electric sunroof and electrically folding mirrors.

Everything in HX 4, plus:

• Electric sunroof
• Electric folding outside mirrors
• LED turn indicators on the outside mirrors
• Wheel arch cladding add-on

This variant is available only with the AMT gearbox and comes with the same set of exterior colour options as the HX 4. It feels like a smart option from Hyundai, especially if you want a sunroof without spending extra on the higher HX 6 variant.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 6 features

This is where the Exter starts to feel more premium. The HX 6 adds features like projector headlamps, keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control and roof rails. At this point, it begins to feel like a more complete and well-equipped compact SUV.

Everything in HX 4 Plus, plus:

• Projector headlamps (Bi-Function)
• Fully automatic temperature control
• Keyless entry with smart key & push button start
• Bridge-type roof rails (New)
• Shark fin antenna (PL only)
• Rear defogger
• Dashcam (New · 1st in Segment)
• Wheel arch cladding (add-on) (New)
• Wing-type spoiler (PL only)
• Cruise control (PL only)
• Paddle shifters (AMT only)
• Roof Rails

The segment-first dashcam debuts on the HX 6 and is available across HX 6, HX 8 and HX 10. It's a genuinely useful addition given Indian driving conditions. The HX 6 is available in petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, and CNG-MT, offering the most powertrain choices of any variant. It is also the first variant to get keyless entry with push-button start, which makes daily use more convenient.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 8 features

The near-top trim adds premium interior touches like leatherette, alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, a wireless charger, and the folding driver armrest. This is where the cabin starts to feel genuinely upmarket.

Everything in HX 6, plus:

• R15 Diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Automatic headlamps
• Leatherette steering wheel
• Leatherette gear knob
• Footwell lighting
• Smartphone wireless charger
• Glovebox cooling
• Rear wiper & washer
• Wing-type spoiler (PL variant)
• Cruise control (PL variant)
• Paddle shifters (AMT)

The HX 8 is available in petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, and CNG-MT. The new diamond-cut alloys paired with the wheel arch cladding give the Exter a noticeably sportier road presence compared to the steel-wheel trims.

2026 Hyundai Exter HX 10 TOP

The Exter facelift HX 10 gets full-loaded features like metal pedals, Bluelink connected car tech with OTA updates, built-in navigation, Alexa support, a rear parcel tray and telematics controls. It comes with almost everything you would expect at this level.

Everything in HX 8, plus:

• Metal pedals (1st in Segment)
• Hyundai Bluelink (connected car)
• 8-inch HD audio video navigation system
• Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for maps & infotainment
• Home to Car (H2C) with Amazon Alexa
• 60+ Bluelink connected features
• 300+ embedded voice commands (works offline)
• SOS, RSA & Bluelink telematics switches
• Rear parcel tray
• Wireless Apple CarPlay (via wired-to-wireless adapter)

The HX 10 is available only with the petrol-AMT gearbox — there's no manual or CNG option at the top. The segment-first metal pedals add a sporty touch that you'll notice every time you drive, while Bluelink's OTA capability ensures the car stays up to date long after purchase.

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2026 Hyundai Exter facelift price

Here is the full price list of the 2026 Exter facelift:

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