auto news desk,Hyundai Motor is preparing to launch its micro SUV Xeter in the country. This car will compete with Tata’s Punch in the country. Tata Punch has captured a huge market share in a very short span of time. Hyundai Motor is about to launch Exeter in the Indian market to undercut the sales of Tata Punch.
Will get attractive look
The Hyundai Xtor is known by the AI3 codename. It is inspired by the company’s Casper SUV. Hyundai Xeter is the most affordable compact utility vehicle from the company. It gets H-shaped LED DRLs along with the parametric grille like the Venue, though it seems to be missing the chrome studs. Two sporty design elements are placed below the main grille. The lower grille along the flanks give it an attractive look. It has 6 spoke alloy wheels of new design.
design
Due to its body cladding, it gives a very cool look. The render shows an attractive bulge on the bonnet, which gives the Exeter a muscular look. Its front bonnet gives it a crossover SUV appeal. The A-pillars have been blacked out like the Venue. Its roof rails give it a longer look. It is expected to get an AWD system.
powertrain
The spy shots of the Hyundai Xtor suggest that it will have a tapering roof, which could be a three-row SUV. As seen in the Renault Triber. This SUV, codenamed AI3, can be launched during the upcoming festive season. There could be a 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol engine that generates 83 PS of power and 113.8 Nm, as well as a 1.0L turbo petrol and a CNG powertrain option with the 1.2L engine. It can get the option of 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed AMT. The ex-showroom price of this car is likely to be between Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 1.2 million.