Launched a little over a year back, the Exter was already billed as the smartest budget entry into Hyundai’s SUV squad. The tiny beast lines up friendly next to the Tata Punch, Citroën C3, and Maruti Fronx at the bottom rung of the SUV jungle. The Pro Pack’s mission is simple: throw in lifestyle goodies and entice city dwellers whose rides double as tiny wardrobes on four wheels.
So, what’s the scoop in the Pro Pack?!
The Pro Pack is a bolt-on upgrade driven by in-demand accessories. Picture young city cruisers itching for a ride that turns heads, yet still keeps the budget in check. Even though the SUV’s solid-eyed look with H-shaped DRLs and tall boxy lines stays unchanged, Hyundai sprinkles tasteful stickers, a few extra scoops of chrome garnish, and maybe a set of rust-proofed roof rails—enough to make the Exter feel like it just dropped a tiny, stylish gym bag.
People can look forward to freshly upholstered seat covers, eye-catching metallic accents across the cabin, and even fancier textures on the door pads and the center console.
Step outside, and you’ll see adding brushed silver bits on the door cladding, a skinnier, sportier skid plate, and a front grille that has been finished with a confidence that clips the previous model’s edges. None of these changes seem grand, yet they sharpen the overall look exactly the way a new haircut can freshen a face. For first-time Hyundai buyers, these thoughtful touches help the SUV feel a cut above the compact hatchbacks they’d otherwise hop into.
Price-wise, the Exter arrives at ₹7.98 lakh for the Pro Pack, a hair above the normal range’s mid-variants. Hyundai is clearly eyeing the friend of the friend who, instead of the sky-topping, loaded model, wants to secure a few curated upgrades without the financial leap. Spotting the price walk, the Exter awkward stretches to the value-hunter and the buy-it-on-impulse buyer mulling a shiny swap from the first-time hatch.
Insiders say the timing is no accident. India’s festive season, with Diwali theme lights and home-makeovers to match, usually pushes online and at-the-showroom charts a little higher from mid-September through October, and that’s the sweet spot brands love to occupy.
The Pro Pack isn’t flashy or groundbreaking yet it locks the Exter into the spotlight just when rivals are throwing splashy debuts.
Same Engine, No Fuss!
Lift the hood of the Exter Pro Pack, and it looks just like the base version. You still find the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol reassuringly humming with 83 PS and 114 Nm of torque. Choose the five-speed manual or the AMT, and drive it the way 00panm frankly want—no gimmicks, just reliable mileage. Hyundai left the engine alone on purpose; Exter buyers want worry-free miles and low fuel bills way more than bragging rights at the next signal.
The Exter still glows a little brighter because it packs the rare factory CNG option. In the city, where rising petrol prices are the rule, and parking is a game, a CNG tank begins to feel like a little spark of genius. So, Hyundai keeps the fuel choice wide, making the Pro Pack practical, not just decorative.
Safety and Gadgets, Left Unchanged
The Pro Pack still deserves a nod: Hyundai didn’t swap cuts for the sake of first-day showroom shine. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear parking camera, and ISOFIX child-seat mounts are still are still non-negotiable. You also get the same well-equipped cockpit: a bright, eight-inch touchscreen sprouting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice commands in a handful of regional tongues and regular over-the-air updates. In a segment where rivalling features are constantly in motion, consistency is the kind of ammo the Exter Pro Pack didn’t need to flaunt.
Why It Matters!
The Exter sits right between the compact Grand i10 Nios and the flashier Venue, and it’s become a must-have for Hyundai. With the new Pro Pack, the brand is doubling down on giving you lots of gadgets for the least chunk of money.
For young families and college grads in the city, the Exter is still the quickest way into the Hyundai family. The Pro Pack isn’t changing the blueprints; it’s polishing the package. The tiny touches—extra screens, better tunes, a smarter camera—serve as a friendly nudge that stagnation is a rival driver ready to overtake you in the rearview.
