Petrol ke daam roz badh rahe hain, diesel cars slowly market se gayab ho rahi hain, aur EV abhi har kisi ke budget mein nahi hai. Isi beech Hyundai ne ek simple aur smart solution diya – Hyundai Exter CNG. Yeh gaadi specially un buyers ke liye hai jo daily office, city travel aur family use ke liye ek sasti chalne wali car chahte hain. Exter already popular micro-SUV hai, aur CNG version usko aur zyada pocket-friendly bana deta hai.
Exterior Design – No Major Change, Just Practical
Bahari design Exter CNG ka bilkul same hai jaise petrol version. Boxy SUV look, chunky bumpers, split LED headlamps aur sporty alloy wheels. Sirf ek chhota sa “CNG” badge milega jo batata hai yeh alternate fuel model hai. Ground clearance bhi same rakha gaya hai taaki city ke speed breakers aur bad roads easily handle ho jayein. Overall look ekdam modern aur rugged hai, matlab size compact hai par presence bada lagta hai.
Interior and Cabin Space – Compact But Family-Friendly
Andar baithte hi feel aata hai ki gaadi chhoti SUV hai, hatchback nahi. Dual-tone interiors, touchscreen infotainment aur comfortable seats milti hain. CNG cylinder usually boot mein hota hai, isliye luggage space thoda kam ho jata hai. Lekin Hyundai ne cylinder ko compact design ke saath fit kiya hai, jisse thoda boot space still usable rehta hai. Cabin mein 4-5 log comfortably travel kar sakte hain, aur daily family needs ke liye gaadi kaafi practical hai.
Technology and Features – Value for Money Package
Hyundai Exter CNG mein features kam nahi kiye gaye. Touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, rear AC vents, steering-mounted controls, wireless charging jaise modern features available hain. Safety side pe bhi 6 airbags, ABS, rear parking camera aur hill-assist jaise features diye gaye hain. Matlab CNG version bhi same premium feel deta hai jaise petrol variant, bas running cost mein difference aata hai.
Engine and Performance – Focus on Efficiency
Exter CNG mein 1.2-litre petrol engine ke saath factory-fitted CNG kit milti hai. Petrol pe chalane par gaadi smooth aur powerful feel karti hai, aur CNG mode mein thoda power kam lagta hai, lekin mileage zabardast milta hai. CNG mode mein approx 28–30 km/kg ka mileage expect kiya ja sakta hai, jo petrol ki comparison mein aadha kharcha karwaata hai. Transmission option mein 5-speed manual diya gaya hai, jo CNG ke saath reliable aur fuel-efficient hai.
Driving Experience – Calm and Easy
CNG cars usually sporty feel nahi deti, aur Exter CNG bhi usi category mein aati hai. Yeh gaadi mainly city driving ke liye bani hai – traffic, office commute, aur short highway trips. Steering light hai, suspension comfortable hai aur cabin silent hai. Power zyada nahi milega, lekin mileage aur low running cost uss cheez ko cover kar lete hain. Agar aap ek calm driver ho jo sirf point A se point B jaane ka sochte ho, Exter CNG ek perfect partner hai.
Safety – Reliable for Families
Hyundai ne Exter CNG mein safety pe compromise nahi kiya. Dual front airbags base variants mein, aur top variants mein 6 airbags milte hain. ABS, EBD, TPMS aur rear parking sensors standard hain. Factory-fitted CNG kit hone ki wajah se safety kaafi better hoti hai compared to aftermarket CNG conversions. Hyundai ne cylinder ke liye high-strength materials aur proper leak-detection systems use kiye hain, jisse long-term usage safe ban jata hai.
Variants and Choices – Something for Every Budget
Exter CNG multiple variants mein aati hai – base se mid-level tak. Hyundai ne top-spec fully loaded CNG variant launch nahi kiya, taaki price reasonable rahe. Ye ek smart move hai, kyunki zyada CNG buyers budget conscious hote hain. Buyers ke liye choice simple hai – agar aapko mileage aur basic features chahiye to entry-level CNG variant le lo, aur agar thoda premium feel chahiye to mid-spec CNG variant better hai.
Price and Value – Budget Friendly SUV
Hyundai Exter CNG ki price approx ₹8 lakh to ₹9.5 lakh (ex-showroom) rakhi gayi hai. Yeh petrol automatic se sasti hai aur EV version se bahut zyada affordable hai. Running cost bhi kaafi kam ho jata hai – agar aap daily 50–60 km chalate ho, toh monthly fuel savings ₹5,000–7,000 tak ho sakti hai. Matlab 2-3 saal mein CNG variant apna extra cost khud hi recover kar leta hai. Yeh hi is gaadi ka biggest selling point hai.
Competition – Who Stands Against It?
Exter CNG ka main competition Tata Punch CNG aur Maruti Fronx CNG ke saath hai. Tata Punch CNG ka mileage bhi acha hai aur safety strong hai, lekin Hyundai ki features list usko beat karti hai. Maruti Fronx CNG stylish hai lekin price zyada hai. Hyundai Exter CNG ek balanced package hai – mileage, features aur affordable price sab ek sath. Isliye yeh easily apna customer base bana leti hai, especially middle-class families ke liye.
Final Verdict – Should You Buy It?
Agar aapko ek aisi gaadi chahiye jo compact ho, SUV look deti ho, modern features ho, aur sabse important – chalane mein sasti ho, toh Hyundai Exter CNG perfect option hai. Yeh performance car nahi hai, lekin ek practical aur budget-friendly car hai jo daily life easy bana deti hai. Factory-fitted CNG hone ki wajah se safety aur reliability dono strong hain. Long story short, agar aapko mileage king chahiye with SUV vibes, toh Exter CNG aapki list mein top pe hona chahiye.
