Hyundai expands its Knight lineup with a black-themed model of Exter, obtainable in petrol and CNG choices
Hyundai Motor India has launched the brand new Exter Knight, introducing a black-themed model of its entry-level SUV. Costs begin from Rs 8.13 lakh (ex-showroom), with the particular version obtainable throughout 4 variants, together with petrol handbook, petrol AMT and Hy-CNG Duo choices.
Hyundai Exter Knight – What’s new?
The launch comes as Hyundai celebrates greater than 1 lakh cumulative gross sales of its Knight vary, which debuted in 2022 throughout a number of fashions. New Exter Knight will get a sequence of beauty upgrades that give it a sportier look with out making any mechanical adjustments. Costs begin from Rs 8.13 lakh and go until Rs 9.60 lakh, ex-sh.
On the skin, the SUV options matte black Hyundai and Exter badges, darkish gray entrance and rear bumper garnishes, darkish gray facet sill garnish, unique Knight badging and 15-inch black alloy wheels with red-painted entrance brake calipers. Decrease variants get darkish gray styled metal wheels.
The rear additionally carries ahead the black theme with black badging and darkened exterior accents. Hyundai is providing the Exter Knight in 5 colors – Titanium Black, Atlas White, Starry Evening, Titan Gray and Golden Bronze.
All-black cabin with brass accents
Inside, Hyundai has launched a brand new all-black inside theme complemented by brass-coloured accents throughout the dashboard and cabin. The Exter Knight additionally will get unique black semi-fabric seat upholstery, amber footwell ambient lighting and a black D-cut steering wheel on choose variants.
Aside from these beauty revisions, the characteristic checklist stays just like the common Exter. Patrons proceed to get the touchscreen infotainment system, linked automotive expertise, computerized local weather management and the excellent security package deal supplied with the usual SUV.
Similar petrol and CNG powertrains
Mechanically, the Exter Knight continues with Hyundai’s acquainted 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine. Patrons can select between a 5-speed handbook gearbox or Good Auto AMT. Hyundai can be providing the Knight version with its 1.2-litre Hy-CNG Duo powertrain paired with a 5-speed handbook transmission.
Mr. Amit Dhaundiyal, Head, Product Technique & Planning, HMIL, stated “Since its launch, the Hyundai EXTER has emerged as a powerful alternative for purchasers looking for a classy, feature-rich and reliable SUV. The introduction of the brand new Hyundai EXTER Knight will additional improve its daring SUV character by way of a particular all-black theme, hanging brass detailing and unique design components. Our Knight vary has obtained an awesome response from clients throughout our product portfolio, with over 1,00,000 Knight automobiles offered since its introduction. The brand new Hyundai EXTER Knight displays HMIL’s dedication to providing differentiated merchandise that resonate with evolving buyer aspirations and life.”
