My honest take on the New Hyundai EXTER Facelift

A big thank you to NBT Hyundai for providing the vehicle for this review! Interested in a test drive or the best deal on the Exter Facelift? Contact NBT Hyundai directly: +91 90720 05999 Everyone in the ₹6–10 lakh budget is walking straight into a Tata Punch showroom — and honestly, that's not a bad choice. But here's what most buyers are completely missing: the 2026 Hyundai Exter Facelift is quietly one of the most refined, feature-loaded micro-SUVs on sale in India right now. With a starting ex-showroom price of just ₹5.80 lakh, this facelift isn't just a cosmetic update — Hyundai has gone back and fixed almost every complaint owners had with the original 2023 model, from the missing driver armrest to the lack of a rear Type-C charging port. What truly sets this car apart in its segment is the 1.2L 4-cylinder Kappa engine — the only micro-SUV to offer one. The NVH levels are so controlled that at idle you'll barely know the engine is running, which is a world away from the 3-cylinder vibration you feel in the Punch. Pair that with Hyundai's Smart Auto AMT and you have a genuinely stress-free city commuter. The new dual-cylinder CNG layout is also a brilliant packaging move — it keeps boot space competitive while slashing running costs. And if you're trying to find the best value variant, the HX6 AMT is the sweet spot, adding a segment-first dual-camera dashcam, projector headlamps, and rear defogger for just ₹50,000 more than the HX4 Plus. That said, this video gives you the full honest picture — including the AMT's rollback tendency on steep Kerala ghats, the soft suspension bottoming out under full load, and the fact that the Exter still hasn't been crash-tested under the new Bharat NCAP. If structural safety is your number one priority, the Tata Punch and its 5-star Global NCAP rating remains the safer bet. But if you want a smooth, feature-rich, practical family car with Hyundai's rock-solid service network behind it — the Exter Facelift will not disappoint. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 - What’s in this video 1:22 - Exterior Design & Longevity 3:27 - Rear Seat Reality Check 5:36 - Front Cabin, Features & Variants 8:00 - Driving Experience (Core) 10:42 - Verdict 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which would YOU pick — the Hyundai Exter Facelift or the Tata Punch? Drop your choice in the comments and tell us WHY — especially if you've driven both! 👇 ▶️ WATCH NEXT 📂 https://youtu.be/n28XLP_xxi4 📞 Book a Test Drive at NBT Hyundai Contact details +91 90720 05999 #HyundaiExter #ExterFacelift2026 #TataPunchVsExter #MicroSUVIndia #HyundaiExter2026