Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger: Performance, Features and Price

The Hyundai Exter and Renault Kiger are compacted SUVs for city driving, family recreation and occasional highway trips. The Exter is all about day-to-day convenience, safety and petrol-CNG flexibility, while the Kiger features a turbo-petrol motor and a bigger boot. Both offer manual and automatic transmissions, but offer different performance and feature packages.

Performance

The Hyundai Exter runs on a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine that has 83 PS of power and 114 Nm of torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic manual transmission (AMT). A factory fitted CNG variant is also available which has around 69 PS and 95 Nm of torque with a five-speed manual transmission.

The 4-cylinder engine from the Exter is ideal for commuting and everyday city driving. The CNG option is an alternative for traffic and fuel management while the AMT is convenient for traffic.

Renault Kiger has a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates approximately 72 PS and 96 Nm of torque. It comes in a 5-speed manual and AMT versions, depending on the choice. For those who want more power, there's the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 100 PS and a maximum torque of 160 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT automatic.

The turbo-petrol-powered Kiger is more powerful and produces more torque than the Exter. The Exter, however, will be available with a CNG option from the factory; the Kiger will not.

Features: Safety and Comfort

Depending on the variant, the Hyundai Exter has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster and a Hyundai Bluelink connected-car technology. Other options on offer include a sunroof, wireless smartphone charging and a built-in dashcam. It has a dual cylinder CNG system with an underbody spare wheel, too, to optimize luggage capacity.

The Renault Kiger has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display as standard and offers a digital driver display on the high-specification variants along with wireless connection for a smartphone. It also features automatic climate control, rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and a multi-view camera (depending on trims). It has a 405-litre boot, offering practical cargo space for family trips.

The 2 models both have 6 airbags, electronic stability control and hill-start assist and tyre-pressure monitoring systems (the actual equipment depends on the variant). The Exter features such equipment as a vehicle stability management system, while the Kiger is available on top-trim variants with a multi-view camera. The Kiger gets a Global NCAP 4 star rating for adult occupant protection.

Price

The ex-showroom price of Hyundai Exter ranges around ₹5.80 lakh to ₹9.50 lakh. It offers petrol, AMT and CNG variants, giving consumers the flexibility to opt for the vehicle that suits their budget and driving needs.

The Renault Kiger is priced around ₹5.81 lakh to ₹10.40 lakh ex-showroom. Its turbo-petrol and CVT automatic models are on the high end of the spectrum. Variants and revisions of the product may change prices.

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Conclusion

For those seeking a compact SUV that offers practical features, the Hyundai Exter and Renault Kiger are two options to consider. For those looking for a factory-fitted CNG option, connected-car tech and a dashcam on some models, the Exter ought to be considered. The Kiger caters to those who want turbo-petrol, CVT automatic and a bigger boot.

Ultimately it will depend on budget, fuel choice, transmission needs, and the features of the variant you have chosen.