Hyundai Exter First Drive Impressions

[@SirKart]

GeekXplained : Some numbers to cement some ideas we discussed in the First. Hope this helps. 1) The Exter looks taller than it feels: Height: 1631mm vs 1615 for Punch. But it doesn't feel taller than the Tata. Because, without roof rails the Exter's height is: a) 1598mm on 15” wheels b) 1585 for 14” wheels Sure, the Punch also has roof rails but they are much lower. 2) Sluggish engine Look at the max speeds in the first three gears: 1st - 48kmph, 2nd - 88kmph, 3rd - 132kmph. Yes an indicated 132kmph in 3rd gear! No imagine accelerating in a gear - which explains why the engine feels dull - because it will rev up slowly. 3) Highway Gearing Here are the engine rpms at 50kmph: 2nd - 3700rpm 3rd gear - 2400rpm (1300rpm lower) 4th gear - 1700rpm (1300rpm lower) 5th gear 50 1300rpm (400rpm lower) So, for a given speed the 5th gear doesn’t rev much lower than the 4th gear. Hence fuel efficiency won’t be dramatically better when cruising on the highway. Let me know what you think!

[@UnShEeP924]

This is one car which should be scrapped as soon as it comes out of the factory...😒😒

[@shantanu_d]

The intentions are absolutely clear on this being a city car and the AMT should be the one to get.

[@darktitan8085]

@@UnShEeP924 why?

[@SusanthCom]

@@darktitan8085 personal perspective. That's all. It's feature rich, stylish and economic at least for some segment of buyers

[@raptor6104]

@@SusanthCom Isn't Punch know for its trash of an Engine. Who the hell whould want sporty thingy in this range. They better go hatchbacks since these will have body rolls. But only having Punch and Exter in this segment, it is obvious its Exter. Only guys who get overhyped for safety pick Punch

[@saisanjeevr7258]

The way Shumi asks at 11:59 if Hyundai offers 32 engines and 89 transmissions with a deadpan face is hilarious 😂

[@motorinc]

♥️🤣

[@gautamprabhu3776]

ngl the exter is something that is going to be a highly considered option under then 9L brancket for it's starting price because it appeals to the general customer quite a bit

[@motorinc]

💯

[@ICHIBAN722]

a year later. it is no where near punch in sales figure. not even close

[@sreejithomkaram]

The best ever auto analysis without showing the car itself. Talk about innovation and quality, Motorinc is the epitome of it. KUDOS to the team🥰

[@motorinc]

Thank you, Sreejith! ❤️

[@Lonelyplanet3]

You don't miss the videos , test rides , actual reviews listening to both of you. Such a pleasant , honest conversation no Jazz no unnecessary antics. You have an amazing team.

[@motorinc]

Thanks LP!for making MotorInc fam awesome!

[@ramanapsy]

Couldn't agree more.

[@itsdaninn]

Omg! So its not just the visual aesthetics and production quality that are amazing. Their parlance and conversation is equally engaging too. Very refined language and zero bullshit. I don't mind listening to all 42mins of this. Please do more of these! ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you! Here's a link to more reviews. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYOupnWChcaGjdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSXgWSMiZyIl8k www.youtube.com/@motorinc/videos

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining into the conversation!

[@felixsavio]

Dont waste your time watching any other video on the Exter out there. This duo did a fab job . Kinda like the Nolan category of reviews. The info balanced with the right amount of humour wow could hot have asked for more. Though a long video I never wanted to skip even for a sec. Great job guys. Thanks for keeping it honest. I know all I need to and am not going to watch another dam exter video as I wait for mine perhaps if u make one more on this car 😅

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much!

[@gouravsoni6349]

Driven Hyundai i20 Active for 2.75 lakh kms and exchanged it for Tiago NRG XZ in Nov 2022. TATA NRG is every bit comparable to i20 Active and than some more, saftey mileage and lower cost of ownership. In love with TATA now. 🤟

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@17nirmalya]

Interesting. How does the NRG stand against Punch?

[@gouravsoni6349]

I did extensive research and took multiple test rides with Punch Altroz and NRG from the Tata family. I did not like the overall feel of Punch. It was underpowered when compared to NRG. Also, the mileage figures of NRG are way superior to those of Punch thanks to its aerodynamic body compared to Punch's boxy shape. Punch is good for mileage only if you drive really slowly and under 80 kmph. I needed a car for major highway usage and some offroad too for reaching work sites. And at speeds of 100-110 at NH44, NRG gives me 18-20 kmpl, tank to tank; at speeds of 80-85, it gives 22-24 kmpl; and in Nagpur city, I get 14-15 kmpl. In Punch, we just get a bit more mm's in boot and cabin space, with a 5-star safety rating and mini Harrier looks. I do daily office travel on my TVS NTORQ scooter. Car is primarily for wife and family, so the features we get in top-end variants are very beneficial for a woman driver with a 2-year-old kid. A fully loaded NRG XZ made more sense to me than Punch's second variant at 8 lakh on the road. Also, there is more glass area in Tiago NRG compared to Punch or Altroz. I am 6 ft tall, so I have no problem driving any car, but my wife and other family members are 5ft 5 inches or below, so NRG's wide glass area and seats with height adjustment helps there. After 24000 km in the last 7 months and 4 services done, I am in love with the Tata Tiago NRG. No complaints with the car or TATA service.

[@17nirmalya]

@gouravsoni6349 Great to see the detail to which you tested and analyzed before the purchase decision 👍 Wish you many more happy miles!

[@ishanchowdhury5676]

Kartikeya got it right about the scooped up seats with Honda, I remember Brio being complimented for its intelligent use of space back in the day.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Thanks for that!

[@sk0611]

People have to understand that a 5 star crash rated car isn’t gonna save them from all accidents, Even those cars would crumble if one drives rashly and ram into other vehicles. At the same time, there is not actually a driving discipline in our country, one can’t be sure that other drivers on the road will drive sanely. It’s good to have a car that performed well in crash test as that would give the feeling you got a pretty safe car under you. Kudos to Tata for making their cars safer.

[@motorinc]

Spot on!

[@AshishKulkarni7]

This is such a half cooked argument. This implies that a 5 star is no better than a 3 star. Which is just not the case. There was recently a video where a boulder fell on a harrier and people walked out alive out of it. There was a case of an army truck driving over, yes, OVER an XUV 300 and the passengers were unharmed. A 5 star rated car will DEFINITELY keep you safer in MORE situations than a 3 star. If you're refuting this basic statement, then i don't even understand.

[@SharkFishSF]

@@AshishKulkarni7 gncap is biased. I wouldn't believe them if they said earth is round.

[@aqib96]

Driving discipline is must

[@AshishKulkarni7]

@@aqib96 driving discipline doesn't save you from external dangers.

[@Taurian.1990]

In nutshell, is this a waganor which did its MS from MIT? with more tech, refinement and styling. the value proposition from space, capability and purpose of use- its a likewise of waganor!

[@Taurian.1990]

also can you talk about the suspension type? i have driven i10, xcent which has a softer set up against the prev Getz, i20 and Venue which has harder set up. if this car is targeted for a new buyer with a feel-good urban drive, shud the suspension be set at the softer end? so how is it to drive in reality ?

[@onesujeet]

Every car is a wagonR if you are stupid enough

[@vaibhavsharma2632]

I don't know why people giving hate to Exter for safety, when in India most selling product is Suzuki.

[@Hermit090]

It is a Wagon R..😂

[@HarshKumar-tr7ch]

Finally someone spoke about the crash test obsession. Brave brave brave that's all I can say. It's frankly become annoying these days, any car by Hyundai, Kia, MSIL, however good it may be, there's this band of people (read Tata fanbois) hurling abuses at them 'it's unsafe, coffin car, tincan' and what not. I'm not saying it's bad to demand safer cars and higher NCAP ratings, but every conversation these days in the car world revolves around that itself like ugh. Why do we have to treat everything binary? Before no one spoke about safety and stars. Now all we do is talk about that. 0 or 1. And every Hyundai Kia car page has the same comments 'Tata, Mahindra, Tata, Mahindra'. Like fine they have good cars 5 stars great, but please stop saying that everywhere. And if we take Tata as an example, their NCAP rating is their only thing moving them forward I feel. Their showroom and sales experience is terrible. I've heard such horrid stories from friends regarding after sales, service etc. Not the best quality control either. So I feel we need to appreciate each car, each brand for its own and not push just one thing over and over again. And if Hyundai's new gen cars - like this Exter here - do manage a good NCAP rating - it's gonna be knockout punch for sure (pun intended) Sorry for the rant Love your content as always ♥️♥️

[@motorinc]

Thanks Harsh. No one's arguing that a car that performs better in a crash test is not a better thing to be in. But people who pound the so-many-stars argument often have not taken the time to understand the testing methodology at all. To us, if safety is that crucial a conversation (it is), then we all should be paying a lot more attention not just to _how_ the ratings were achieved, and _who_ did the test, but also to ourselves. Driver error sits at the top of the accident cause factors in almost all countries. The passive safety nets is deployed _because_ the driver made an error! So we're saying preventing jaundice isn't a big deal, but let's have the best possible ratings for jaundice medicines 😊

[@rahulchaudhuri8919]

Lovely, lovely review. Used to prefer teambhp for car reviews because they have long articles that make you actually want to sit down and read with a coffee. You guys doing it with videos is just amazing. The short form content tends to miss out on a lot of technicalities as well as emotions. You covered it all and i thank you for it. As a car enthusiast, I thank you for keeping the enthusiasm alive in automotive journalism

[@motorinc]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you RC!

[@maguluribhargavchowdary4453]

In my opinion Hyundai has studied the indian market well by getting into the segments which normal user needs for a daily purpose but i would also like to see them bringing the global models such as i20N into our indian waters to test the scope of market

[@motorinc]

Oh, we'd love that as well.

[@aashishupadhyay825]

Again, first impression video of length 40+ min.. What a way to start a day 😍

[@motorinc]

Hope you enjoy it! Let us know what you think Aashish!

[@subhrajyotisaha4u]

The quality of the reviews is several notches above what we generally find in this space. Well done guys.

[@motorinc]

Thank you, Subhrajyoti! We are happy to know that you like our work.

[@kt4092]

Well, Kartikeya completely destroyed that 'Desh ka loha' bs and rightly so. If people start driving like maniacs thinking that the 'high tensile steel' will protect them then they are danger to not just themselves but everyone else on road. People die even in a Mercedez when they don't wear seat belts. So drive sensible and wear seat-belts.

[@motorinc]

Yes! glad to hear from you KT!

[@ducatimultistradav4850]

Highly VFM Vehicle.. Top notch features, space, quality, fit and finish for a muscular hatchback 😅 Somehow I get a baby defender vibes from the front.. Even the safety suit looks promising.. The engine refinement is also unbeatable when compared to Punch.. Ride and handling is just fine.. Paired with Hyundai's superb network, service and reliability, this vehicle will surely give a tough fight to the Punch.. The pricing is just the cherry on the cake ❤ However, the only thing which isn't upto my taste is borrowing the interiors from Nios and Aura, they just look too cheap and quirky.. A different dashboard layout could do the job... Overall, a serious option for my family under 10 lakh 😊

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective DMV4! Good to see you in the comments as usual! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@varadkulk]

For the saftey conversation, the problem is not the safety rating but it is the usage of low quality steel by hyundai and kia for the cars sold in India compared to other countries Also please don't say that it doesn't matter as even if you are good as possible, there is no guarantee of other drivers on the road.

[@motorinc]

Oils you share any link to where the steel analysis has been shared? Would appreciate it.

[@varadkulk]

@@motorinc my comment is getting deleted but its on team bhp

[@alohaabhi]

Totally agree with the safety related points. We need safer roads for India, just safer cars won't do much. Even a person walking should feel safe crossing the road. Same for a person on a bike or in a car.

[@motorinc]

Let’s make it happen! Thanks for speaking up here.

[@rahuljha3965]

and that depends on us ppl, but we are idiots who whine on youtube and then doing it properly on ground

[@fighttowin055]

Felt like poor safety ratings being defended, if we go by same logic then people should only work on their riding skills and no need to wear helmet

[@Nonameokby]

Yes, it did feel like that.

[@owaisparvez6232]

One of the most engaging and apt First Drive/ Ride videos for our times. With all the pre launch and launch photos and videos we have already seen how the cars and bikes look. It is this what we want to listen to. It's also fun how Shumi brings in his own takes on cars. Thank you guys!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you Parvez!

[@rohit-gupta]

I don’t agree with what they say about safety ratings. Those ratings get stringent every day. The scores are backed by data. Your driving skills are not the only factor that will keep you safe, someone colliding with you when you’ve stopped on the road is not under your control. And disregarding the safety ratings does not help the scenario in a long run when there are so many accidents in the country which could have avoided fatalities if cars were built better. So I don’t agree with them about what they say about safety in this video.

[@motorinc]

We didn't ask you to disregard them, Rohit. We said that if you're going to get so obsessed about them, do make the effort to understand them. All norms (emissions, noise, safety etc) get stricter with time, this is as predictable as the rise in prices. The Indian government does test _all_ cars, and the big flaw is that they've failed to publish the results of those tests so far. But Bharat NCAP is coming soon and they'll fix that. As to driving skills. They're a HUGE factor. You should need crash test ratings as a backup system that protects you when everything else fails. There are many reasons why India has so many accidents, driver error is usually at the top of those reasons, no matter which country you look at. This is why focussing on crash test ratings is good but improving enforcement of rules, driver licensing and education is FAR more crucial and in most ways, a far more important and meaningful conversation. And of course, you don't have to agree with us. It's not mandatory at MotorInc that our voice and yours matches exactly. As long we're having a conversation, things will improve for everyone.

[@NripanNath]

26:42 Best explanation on why Maruti Suzuki engines are always fuel efficient. Never have I heard or thought about this before. Consider my mind BLOWN!

[@motorinc]

Glad you found MotorInc First useful!

[@arunbiju7389]

Suggest me 1)The best practical car under 10lakh onroad in kerala 2) best Automatic car with sunroof with good looks and overall safety features 3)As my first car how muh max budget should i consider, currently i set at 10lakh max on road,but my priorities and favourites are above that. Automatic,sunroof,safety,best practical along with good service.

[@Globaldob]

Guys would love to know your view on Tiago nrg. I think it's an underrated car 🚗

[@motorinc]

Can do!

[@milindpradeep8874]

We live in a country where people brag about a 5 star crash rating on their car and drive around without seat belts.

[@motorinc]

💯

[@ArunSapaare]

Shumi: "If you get armrests, your arms will be small & week!" T-Rex: I took that personally!

[@motorinc]

Hahaha! Can imagine a t-shirt with a sad T-Rex on it. “I used armrests”

[@ArunSapaare]

@@motorinc 😂😂😂 good idea!

[@akhilashok8748]

How would you compare the AMT Transmission of Exter with that of Maruti Baleno...?? Which one of them offers the least head nod and the best overall drivability....???

[@RahulNagelliPlus]

I have driven nexon and baleno amt, felt baleno amt was better smoother and has faster shifts. Even amaze has a good amt but baleno amt is better than others

[@utubeutube2010]

Most Genuine review of Exter. Plz watched who booked and will be planning to do

[@motorinc]

Thank you!

[@RevsAndWheels]

It's like when Gordon Ramsay goes to fix a failing restaurant and the restaurant just has too many dishes on the menu for the chef to cook and when the menu is shortened to the good stuff, half of the problems are solved and the food becomes better than before.

[@motorinc]

Imagine Gordon reviewing the Exter instead!😆

[@RevsAndWheels]

@@motorinc Imagine the chaos 😂

[@aezon003]

The question is - if given an option, would Karthikeya replace his (wife's) Ignis with the Exter or the Punch? 😊

[@motorinc]

We think not. He likes the Ignis for the superb K12. The C3’s engine is the best best in his books.

[@cherianrajith]

Just like humans even cars are having identity crisis. It can identity as a SUV, MPV heck even a F1 car.

[@motorinc]

🤣 Rajith on point as usual 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@chuffmeister1130]

"The Exter. It should have been called the Inter" 😂 I'd say coz it's an intermediate. Between a car and an SUV.

[@motorinc]

Great point! 🤣

[@prashantnahata1626]

For a Maruti Ritz owner, aged 64, done 170000 kms in the Ritz over a 12 year period . Driving around the Mumbai - Pune -Nashik triangle, highway runs accounting for 80% . Driving speeds always being a safe 70-90 kms/hr. Exter promises to be an excellent car for ingress/ egress for aging stiffening bodies. And the price , makes it a winner . EXTER will be according to me Hyundai's biggest success story as they laugh all the way to the bank.

[@imsushantjain]

This is great, you guys should do an episode on Fronxx. It's such a good design, coupe-ish. Cheers and love

[@motorinc]

Right up first - ❤️! And thanks for the recommendation!

[@SenthilKumar-ld6dg]

Booked an Exter today after watching this episode.

[@motorinc]

Congratulations SK! Wish you great travels with it. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@Vikrum_]

Less go, I cannot stomach this raised i10 Nios, but I like those "paddle shifters" for the AMT option. 😂 It has something for the sunroof lovers too.

[@Vikrum_]

​@@solteiro9563yes, but, not the same segment.

[@THUGPUTIN]

​@@solteiro9563spresso competes with kwid... Why buy exter when you can go for magnite which is big and safer with better engine....

[@Vikrum_]

​@@THUGPUTINi love the way magnite looks in black 🔥

[@motorinc]

🤣 Thanks for sharing your perspective Vikram!

[@Vikrum_]

@@solteiro9563 no

[@MotuSid]

32:50 I'm going to link this section as a reply to every YT comment on 'iT dOeSn'T hAvE 5-STAR sAfEtY. Tata Mahindra ki Jai, Bharat Mata ki Jai!'

[@motorinc]

Thanks MotuSid! 🤣♥️

[@UnShEeP924]

This car is another example of HOW LOW OPINION automobile companies have of indian customer. Kuchh v DABBA de do kharid lenge...

[@motorinc]

Noted!

[@megajatt123]

Poor consumers,bad policies by socialist governements,poor product

[@hulagunner]

The Shumi Crash Test rant should be clipped. Legend

[@motorinc]

Noted!

[@saatwik_saatwik]

Its funny how there are no TATA/Mahindra 5star fanboys crying in comments.

[@motorinc]

🤣 We don't think they're wrong. We just think they need to read more into the crash test process and ratings so that this shallow I have so many stars don't hide the full breadth of the information on offer from the tests

[@sannyshankaran2116]

I understand your point on crash test. My father wanted brezza but I got xuv300 for him primarily because of sheer driving experience and safety.Unfortunately it got with an accident on a highway with a truck.Both my parents were wearing seat belts and only my mother (co-driver) experienced mild shock and i can tell you with certainty that if it was a brezza like my parents wanted the results will be a heck of a lot different.

[@motorinc]

Firstly - glad to know your folks are safe. However, the Brezza was also a four star car. 🤷‍♂️

[@rohit-gupta]

Oh my god, it’s almost like motorinc has lost it in terms of safety. they just want to look the other way.

[@motorinc]

No we're actually really glad his folks are safe! There's no two ways about it. And the rest is just fact. You don't have to like it.

[@rohit-gupta]

@Drxyz-tk6le when other driver is stupid then crash test matters. I see people ramming parked vehicles or stopped vehicles all the time

[@blue280485]

#MotorInc nice video well explained 👍 Hyundai Exter is Smart Micro SUV good to see some compitition for Punch 🙂 & very smart on Hyundai's part to keep the insides same as NIOS, cut cost in the right way and bring economy of scale to offer value pricing.. 😉 Now your Move Maruti Suzuki...🤔 Time to Say Sayonara to Ignis...👋 I wish Maruti Suzuki reincarnates Zen, as Swift based Micro SUV for Nexa, with outer design something similar to Punch (with DRL & Headlight placement like Grand Vitara) but on the inside its purely Swift, with 185/188 mm ground clearance, rear ac vents & rear armrest (from Dzire), front arm rest (like 2023 Punch), Sunroof (ZXI & ZXI+), try 4⭐ safety (which I doubt, but still 🤞), with Swift like performance and driving dynamics, in the next 2/3 years. I'm sure it would be blockbuster hit! ❤😊

[@adrishmajumder9878]

Would be great to hear you guys discuss and also review the IGNIS objectively and subjectively. Don't see many people talking about that car.

[@motorinc]

Thank AM for the recommendation! Will keep that in mind.

[@Narray5]

Yes, please..

[@vardanrathi7777]

Maruti themselves seem to have reservations against Ignis. It was bound to get Dual jet K12N this time (WagonR got it, Swift got it, Baleno came with it) but they stuck to the K12M (non dual jet). They'll either pull the plug on Ignis or maybe bring a major change (and not just a facelift)

[@adrishmajumder9878]

@@vardanrathi7777 100% agree. I think it's one of the most value of money cars on the market and for MSL. I also think it's the only one apart from the Grand Vitara Hybrid to have a "button" to shuffle through the MID screens.. all other MSL cars have the 1980s Sticks on each side. Mainly I think this is because the Ignis and Grand Vitara are international models

[@rajasekhar9840]

High heeled hatch back 😄,and here are oem's saying micro suv for exter 😂. I consider my XUV700 as a crossover. Shumi's sense of humor is excellent. Execellent approach at selling automobiles, hat's off and well said Shumi- What manufacturer is offering the customer and how the vehicle will fit into their life style is a better strategy👍

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@Neeraj_1801]

35:55 Shumi being extremely brutal with the facts about crash test scores. 👍

[@motorinc]

No plan to pull punches, Neeraj. The safety conversation''s frequency is very good for us as a country and society. But the shallowness of the conversation means a clever organisation can use it to misinform and misdirect all too easily

[@rohit-gupta]

extremely brutal doesn’t mean its true or backed by facts. Although safety rating are backed by numbers and facts.

[@wilsonmpaul]

I think we fuss over the star rating exactly because we know there are indisciplined drivers on the road. Us being disciplined is only half the story. The star rating is what gives you some semblance of confidence for the remaining half of the story. So this disdain for star rating conversation was quite disappointing. I had a close call last week due to someone coming head on in a one way when both of us were around 60 kmph. I could swerve out and avoid the exact 50 percent overlap we see in crash tests. What if i couldn't despite my best efforts? My wife was buckled in and my 17 month old was buckled in his car seat. Star rating conversation is not over rated. Not a Tata or Mahindra owner but a Honda Brio owner thinking of his next car.

[@motorinc]

Absolutely. But do most of the people discussing those stars know what the numbers and facts actually mean? 99% are surprised to know what _all_ Indian cars do pass a 55kmph test anyway to be approved for sale. Bharat NCAP should fix the data gap in result reporting shortly

[@motorinc]

Shumi's making a very simple point. If you are going to take safety ratings seriously, then learn what they mean. Star ratings are the most digested, easy for marketing form of understanding the crash test. Each continent offers a different logic for the stars. All of this slips under the radar when it comes to discussing star ratings. So first, people can read the stars, but not what that means for you as a driver in the real world. Second. If you're interested, you should read the 2021 Accident report MoRTH published. Fatality rates are falling, total incidents are going up. As in we're buying more cars and having more crashes, but crashes as a percentage of cars bought is falling. And you'll see why we think skills are more important than just crash test ratings. Here's 4 data points: 1. 70% of accidents happens on straight roads 2. 50%+ are in open areas (not in city etc) 3. 50% of the drivers killed were not wearing seat belts 4. 67% of crashes happened on clear, sunny days. 5. 70% of the time, the cause was listed as overspending. Sounds like a skill issue, no?

[@AbhishekVerma-jw3jg]

@motorinc - Is the Exter, a Fiat Panda for India? Food for thought..

[@SudheendraKaranam]

I had constant smile while the conversation is going on, number of variants, head nod and crash test so many beautiful movements in this episode. The video can be trimmed to actual car and other general topic and that second part becomes it’s own pod cast

[@motorinc]

Thanks so much SK! Good to hear from you as always.

[@t.cpranav9505]

Never knew I needed a 40+ min video on a car I would never buy. Hyundai has nailed the pricing and this will sell like hotcakes for sure

[@motorinc]

Glad you watched it through and through, then Pranav! 😊

[@buggietech]

this guy misleading safty, if car cant save at 60 kmph...how can it save higher speeds ..stupid discussion

[@motorinc]

Hullo! Thanks for speaking your mind. We appreciate it. We’re just trying to say that safety is relative. It is not absolute. A car that’s safe at 60kmpl won’t be half as safe at 120kmph. So every car has its limit. So don’t be blinded or scared by the idea of safety. Hope that makes sense.

[@buggietech]

@@motorinc Question here is, the car which has 5 star rated and other car has 1 star....which one is safer choice considering all uncertainties

[@RAYP90]

Two questions @MotorInc: 1. Are NA Petrols going to die off in the near future? 2. (i might get a lot of hate for this from trols but will ask anyway) Is the 5-star rating just a marketing tool for by TATA? Just because they could not compete with Suzuki on Engine quality and Hyundai on Interior quality, are they pushing for safety as the only usp? The Punch's AMT is bad and so is its engine and Panel gaps are also inconsistent IMO

[@motorinc]

All ICE will go in the next 10 years. And BS7 will speed up that process. Hybrids might have a chance still. As for NCAP - it is not a real tool until all cars are being tested by them. Only then will it actually help. It has helped highlight the strength of Tata’s cars. The other factors that you mentioned aren’t up to the mark though.

[@RAYP90]

@@motorinc Related to Point-1: Isnt it a good idea to ensure that before EVs replace ICEs, it is made mandatory that all power that is used to charge EVs is through CLEAN ENERGY sources? Because if that is not the case then EVs are actually more polluting that ICEs. All govts are pushing EVs to reduce carbon footprint but the idea of using UNCLEAN POWER to charge EVs is just a bad implementation of the Sustainability and Environmental protection agenda

[@motorinc]

Correct! But the numbers are so large that both the transitions - clean power and EVs - will take years to achieve

[@AYUSHMAANBAJPAI1234]

Now the Verna has 5 star, it is released today itself. Irony is I saw an unfortunate accident today of the Verna today itself, car was crushed. Not even sure the driver survived or not, they took to hospital and all. All air cushions were out. And what people said was bad driving, he slammed the car into a standing truck at like 110. So what I means 5 star may be a peace of mind, if and only if you drive safe. I would pray the guy survives and thankfully he was alone in the vehicle.

[@motorinc]

It is sad that people take 5 star ratings for granted and think that it makes them immortal. Safe, sensible driving is what ultimately matters and saves one from accidents.

[@kalashydsd13]

There's a fundamental misunderstanding with the "high-strength steel" question I think. The point that was being made was, "why is Hyundai focusing on 6 airbags and a host of electronic safety nets, when the basic structure of the car is still probably not the safest to boot with?" Granted that these devices are absolutely necessary and contribute to safety to a great extent, but Hyundai is basically gaming the regulations by doing the bare minimum to get a 3 star car, while hoping consumers wouldn't notice that the chassis is not up to the standards provided by other manufacturers. If they can do it, why not Hyundai? Also, if every car on our roads is being crash tested at 55, then where's the data? Without the data we can't really applaud the government or the manufacturers. If the data exists, share it. Why hide it? Our way of demanding better is to ask these questions to you, because you are our voice. If you discount the question with sarcasm, you're just diluting our say in the matter. Living in fear is no way of living, agreed - but it's a genuine question if trading a few features for better safety is a risk worth taking. To sum it up, there's only so much you can do to upgrade yourself and be as cautious, because even if you trust yourself, your driver, your car - do you trust a drunken 25 year old with a BMW doing 150 at 4 in the morning? Nothing but love and respect for both of you and the team. Growing up with your content. Just the difficult conversations that we need to have.

[@maguluribhargavchowdary4453]

On point

[@motorinc]

Hey Kalash! Absolutely love the time and effort you have put in to tell us exactly what you think and feel. You are absolutely right - things should get better. Bit, don’t be cowed down by it. The government is 👀 bg to step up to a star rating programme soon. So, you will see reports then. Sadly, they aren’t available yet. They absolutely should have been. And once again, appreciate the time and love. ❤️

[@alexmercer3001]

Just am out of the Exter Showroom,. Fully feature packed, Waiting period is around 4-6 months for the S, SX, SX (O) and higher variants, which are in high demand due to the features list, thus Hyundai is sending these variants., And the base variant's waiting period is around 8 months. And am out of Erode., Tamil Nadu. Edit: Oh BTW, I love that intro music. So Peppy.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Alex! This will help the community!

[@anandnagarajan1564]

Thank you for an indepth review of the Exter. I feel ,1,the better fuel sufficiency of Maruti cars have yo do with the lightness of the cars. 2 .the 3 cylinder engine of Punch is not very refined & the cabin also feels sort of claustrophobic .3 The problem with the C 3 is more with after sales sevice. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the above points.

[@dheerajduppalli1453]

We get petrol abominations like Exter and Punch at same price point as Polo TDI or even GT TDI few years ago. How the mighty Indian Auto Industry has fallen xD

[@motorinc]

Why so glum, chum?

[@dheerajduppalli1453]

@@motorinc where's the lie tho 🥲

[@megajatt123]

​@dheerajduppalli1453 what good was the gt tdi though lol.

[@dheerajduppalli1453]

@@megajatt123 250nm 🤑

[@pais2541]

for 38.18 min :any car taken away in India; Renault Duster/Nissan terranao/Ford ecosport; to Suzuki Vitarra brezza Chevrolet taverra/Mahindra Marrazo/sonalika Rhino; to Toyota Qualis & Innova

[@13AK98]

0:38; That's Gino D'Acampo, an Italian chef and the lady with him was Holly.

[@SunilShahu17]

Hyundai used tested stretegy. Exter E and S have smaller wheels. You get bigger wheel only in higher variant SX and SX (o). SX is their target variant for sell. Others are just decoy. Just like apple and starbucks sells their stuff.

[@Unaad_Sam]

I recently took a test drive of Hyundai exter and then there are couple of things that I would like to mention. Firstly I don't know how it's suspension is tuned but it kept bumping so hard on the plastic or rubber speed breaker whichever those even on lower speeds that the folks in the back seat literally crashed in the seat. So I have to literally go 5 km an hour on every speed breaker, which is kind of not acceptable for me. Secondly when we say it's a premium interior I did not feel anything premium at all. As you guys already mentioned it is an i10 interior just placed in a bigger feeling car. That makes the interior feel misplaced and it is so basic that and I did not get any feel of premiumness.

[@AshishKulkarni7]

33:00 - Very VERY poor take on crash test ratings. Somehow it seems like you guys completely lost objectivity when it comes to crash test ratings. You are literally saying that crash tests should be taken subjectively, not objectively. Literal "lab tests" in your own words might I add. Nobody, I repeat NOBODY becomes a rash drivers because their car is 5 star rated. Nobody ASSUMES that a 5 star rated car will take them through heaven and hell. How do I know this? I have talked to SEVERAL people who have bought such cars, and I know their perspective. (2 colleagues own a XUV300, 3-4 XUV700, a couple of Nexons, and so on. I personally have a 5 starrer, and made my dad get a 5 starrer) They just want safer cars EXPLICITLY because we live and drive on absolute lawless roads. Next flaw in your argument that just frontal offset test isn't everything: If you go through the reports, all our current 5 star cars were ALSO put through the side impact test, the pedestrian safety test as well. I'm surprised you guys missed this detail entirely. The crash tests performed by our regulatory authorities - where are the test results? Where is the transparency? By that logic even ISI mark helmets were certified. But the truth was actually that the ISI test was done by the manufacturer themselves, in their own factories. BIS even said that their engineers had not been called to these facilities. Why would I have any faith in these regulations, especially since several cars passed by regulations here end up scoring straight zeroes in international standard tests? High strength steel: That was such a weak statement by Shumi. Borderline derogatory. You're saying HSS doesn't make a difference in safety? It's a clear pattern that cars with HSS at strategic spots, and in higher percentage, fare better in crash tests, as well as real world crashes. Also that comparison to carbon fibre in F1: You guys DO know that F1 car bodies are DESIGNED to absorb ALL the force of the impact and disintegrate? So those shells are literally designed to break apart completely. Cars aren't and can't be designed that way. @shumi - would you buy a helmet that isn't ECE/Snell/Sharp rated? I believe that Arai RX7V you use is ECE certified? Would you feel just as safe using a basic Steelbird/Vega? Would you daily drive a roadside 1000rs helmet because lab test results don't really matter?

[@motorinc]

Thanks for diving in. The point is along with safer cars we need to be just as focused on better skills and responsibilities. Also, materials are only a part of the equation. How effectively they are used is another altogether. So let’s do what we can. Choose better and drive better.

[@87kaushik]

The argument given for 6 airbags and Crash rating not making any sense is just illogical in the real world practicality. I think Shubh just overlooked the fact that accidents happen due to other idiotic drivers on the road as well. That is where the built quality and airbags become more critical. Just denying the advantages of these things shows the lack of practical knowledge from the content creators. Adas and emergency braking would have never been developed and used in cars, if everything was about just the driver. I'm just surprised to see such naive comments being made on this platform about safety standards.

[@sudiph8478]

For all those "Safety rating ke bhakts" Watch this 32:51 !!

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@sudiph8478]

🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@amarpradeep]

The more I’m watching your discussions, the more I’m getting a clarity on what “I” specifically want in my upcoming purchase rather than just take in what’s the best in the market. I generally want to drill down deeper like this when analysing a vehicle(be it for purchase pr just out of love) where I don’t have people with my somewhat decent level(at-least i think so) of technical & intricate exploration, in my circle. It’s those little nuances in your discussions that you mention which make you a completely different channel from what the typical car/bike channel does. Kudos to you guys for discussing things at finer details.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Let’s keep the conversations going here too! We appreciate you taking time out to write in to us! It’s mega!

[@p.r.i.t.o.m.n.a.n.d.y]

This video is very special because of the detailed discussion on the Exter as well as on crash tests and other important aspects. And thank you Shumi & Singhee ji for making my day at 29:43.

[@motorinc]

🙌❤️ Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sivaramakrishnagorla8117]

Citroen C3 Aircross 2025 Facelift will be another one to look for.

[@vishalsharma7288]

These are just fake suv's they cant do basic offroader. The true suv is build on ladder on frame platform, rather than buying this, top model 15 almost, get a used fortuner or endeavor. You will be happy

[@AB13]

I have got a Maruti Ritz which puts a smile on my face everytime i take it for spin ! Earlier i had Hyundai Eon I even drove Grand i10 ! All had similar milage yes even 800 cc of Eon was not efficient forget about pick up but maruti engine feels peppier ! Given an option ina same budget i would go with maruti for Driving feel and Hyundai for better interiors & features 😂

[@SD_003]

3:28 - 6 airbags in hyundais is proxy for safety. Demolished all Hyundai fanboys in one line who think they are safe compared to competitors 😂

[@callingbell-ix5se]

If you can assess and rate car suspension gearbox, do you think authorities can not assess and rate safety of a car? Even if its a in the controlled environment cars are measured equally and rated. I do not understand that old guy's problem with safety ratings when the whole world is following rating standard

[@canadaraghavendran4553]

I love your channel, your conversations and data shared. But your pooh-pooing safety rating was down right unprofessional.

[@jimitkshukla]

The best sections of video: Crash test & Motorcyclists perspective. This topic & the discussion done here deserves a dedicated video. 👍 More awareness required regarding this in India.

[@motorinc]

We have @jimitshukla. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q32yaZmMq9age8Usi=5EAKyI1fq3jByKL_

[@venukrithish007]

Schumi is talking like he's not even a bit of a car guy but I remember him reviewing cars on Overdrive

[@yash_jivrajani]

Man the TATAs lobbied safety ratings so well.. i completely agree with how lethargic that 1.2 Kappa engine is.. almost 3 or maybe 4 years ago i did the brutal mistake of going with Nios.. biggest mistake of my life.. its a meh car.. gets the job done. Any suggestions on a budget upto 10L will be appreciated.. only concern: it should be a driver's car. want that excitement man.. even if its just a to and from the office.. because office sucks!

[@motorinc]

That's what they are for - to uplift us! Would you think of saving up, stretching your budget and going for the N-Line?

[@yash_jivrajani]

@@motorinc I can see where you're coming from.. it's practical with features and also sporty.. I read a few articles and saw videos.. it's a great choice.. but I'm already stretching the budget.. maybe 2nd hand? Who knows but I'll keep it under my radar.. thanks guys!

[@onesujeet]

I also own nios and I agree with you. But isn't it the whole point of hatchbacks to get the job done ?

[@yash_jivrajani]

@@onesujeet bro have u heard hothatch?? The rally guys.. they are so awesome.. I'm in no shape or form capable of such stunts but I can atlest have my share of fun to and from the office.. so hence a hot hatch.. I know india doesn't have any but there are mellowed down versions.. and I have graduated from the normalcy.. now I want is some fun and thrill in my boring 9 to 5 life

[@unwanted107]

Hi, long time lurker here. Should I buy this as first Car or go with Baleno with 1.5 lakhs more. Exter costs same as Celerio.

[@motorinc]

The Baleno would be our default recommendation in this segment @unwanted107, we suggest you take a test drive of both and see what you feel like. Go from there...

[@shashanktrivedi1372]

Just after this video I`ve seen the exter in pwrsonal and i do believe it looks good in personal than digitally.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting is know!

[@Hemant81Kumar]

The last line of Shumi made perfect sense to me, thanks. Will get an Exter this Diwali😊.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @Hemant81Kumar! Make sure to get test drives before making a decision.

[@mayag5626]

I totally agree. Its a great starting for a first car. Makes you believe in the brand and says my next car update will be another hyundai...

[@lazy_wine]

Can someone help with the intro music name?

[@motorinc]

We produced the track.

[@lazy_wine]

@@motorinc I love it!

[@shantanu_d]

Excellent video which went from the most honest and informative first impressions to really set things straight about the safety bandwagon while thanking Vikas and Gagan that I have a great respect for. Hilarious too. I could feel the angst about the GNCAP ratings and I share the same. Brilliant closing line Shumi and the ones before that 👍 FYI, with the latest GNCAP rules you cannot get more than 2 stars unless you sponsor the pole, pedestrian and ESP tests. Not a very fair/unbiased position as it isn't mandatory in India so manufacturers who don't participate "voluntarily" cannot get more than 2 stars. Without even going into their fundings, we can, with 5-star safety, assume that they're not the holy-grail they project themselves to be. Not to worry, soon BNVSAP or its adaptation will come and every car can see the stars and some of us, the light of the day. Coming back to the Exter, I have to commend Hyundai's design and ambience. That uplifting feeling! Front design is impressive, rear seems a bit disconnected from the front in terms of design but probably they've saved it for the facelift. But every time a new Hyundai is launched, the competition starts looking old immediately. They've been doing it since the Santro and getting better, every time. +1 for the Ioniq 1.5.

[@hriturajpaul4758]

absolutely

[@motorinc]

Hey Shantanu, That was awesome to read. Will BNVSAP solve this problem of perception? What if deserving cars get star ratings higher than people's expectations? What happens then? :-) As for Hyundai design - something clever is cooking there! What did you think of the Santa Fe?

[@shantanu_d]

@@motorinc - BNVSAP ratings won't solve the problem of perception but would settle the furore for good. Initially I expect a lot of noise when ratings start coming as a lot of us, without understanding the process(like they presently do) will start calling the ratings as a diluted/sarkari version and hold GNCAP on a higher pedestal. Because most of the latest gen Marutis will get good ratings which won't go down well with some. But as those 4/5 star stickers become visible on every car in the showrooms, it will educate some but more importantly shift the focus away from this topic. If it's visible everywhere, it's not that important, just like we don't have almost any public discussion over ABS which would've saved countless lives on our roads. - The Santa Fe, there's a reason Hyundai havn't shown the rear in any of the adverts :D Interesting? Yes. Elegant? No. I think its more for the western market which they're trying to break. Unless they pull-off something like a room at the back(the only explanation for that rear) they won't be able to break the glass ceiling. The previous versions haven't been able to do much in the private car space they're eyeing (I don't have data to back this but this is what I feel). If attention is what they're after, there's an Ioniq way to do things or even the Konical way.

[@sunilkumar-iq2oq]

The guy who is asking/reading questions really made me laugh 😂 , excellent way to look at things, and that sd card thing is really funny. You guys are highly intelligent and knowledgeable.

[@motorinc]

Glad you liked it.

[@blue280485]

​@@motorinclove the format of automotive product review ❤ It's like to mature friends/relatives having a sensible discussion about cars, keep it up folks @ #motorinc Just a suggestion throw in a pinch of drive clips or photos and this recipe would come out tasty 😊

[@VarunSharma-iu9fs]

With price that this car is launched at, it has other rivals too. E.g: Nissan Magnite, which is more "SUV-ish" in terms of design and other factors as well. Yes, the finish might not be at par with Hyundai levels but overall with space and value, I think it makes more practical sense.

[@motorinc]

True!

[@kiransampathnr1]

Man. I blame you guys for not letting me to get to my work. I always binge on your videos. Why do you have to make it so good? On another thought, that chair you guys are sitting on, looks really nice. But, is it comfortable? Asking because the arm rest is slanted. I am thinking about your chair and while I have work to do. God Save me.

[@motorinc]

Thank you Kiran! It's awesome that you love MotorInc and you're looking out for us while you really should be working! That's amazing! 😊

[@kiraneranki5295]

Sit back relax and think about it and review. Its so cool not running around the car and shouting out heart and reviewing car. this is very settled review. You guys keep surprising every vlog you make. Well done as usual.

[@motorinc]

Thank Kiran!

[@abhishekbhide86]

Why has Hyundai not given Traction Control in Exter?

[@adhokshravishankar]

This is a good review. I really liked it. I liked it when you both spoke about saftey ratings. I think the same can be applied to the SHARP rating for helmets as well. Yes, I know 5 star rating does give a sense of relief and satisfaction but then all that only comes in to play only when the helmet actually fits your head. What's the point of buying a helmet with 5 star SHARP rating if it doesn't fit your head properly?

[@motorinc]

Thank you! A well fitting helmet is crucial and we wish more people understood that.

[@pais2541]

cars that came and went trying to even the field; hyundai Eon/Tata Nano (no more); to suzuki M800/alto/wagon R Fiat Punto/Linea/Chevrolet beat/TDI/Aveo/Aveo UVA/Tata Indica vista(spacious cabin)/Indigo; to Suzuki swift/dezire (ugly butt)/Brezza

[@motorinc]

Some of them did do well in their time.

[@santhinik749]

Gonna book a Starry night knight edition! Seen hundreds of reviews on Exter already and I have some misgivings regarding the engine pick up and rear suspension. Sad to let my Santro of 18 years go 😢

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @santhinik749! Congratulations to you and all the best for a wonderful time with the Exter.

[@manjultripathi8309]

Hi @motorinc Thabks for another superb video :) I own a 14 years old zen estilo, and plan to replace it with punch or exter in coming months, my purpose is mostly city use, any comments would be highly appreciated.

[@motorinc]

Hullo MT! Thanks for sharing that with us! Happy to be a part of the new car conversation ! 😁 You should consider a Baleno/Glanza? For city use the Exter would be great but they aren’t great all rounders - say long drives. The Punch doesn’t have much Punch and the Exter gets bouncy with more load/weight. So, help us help you! 😁

[@marksanyal]

What's really funny is that Maruti beat both the Punch and the Exter to this "mini-SUV" segment. The Ignis was here, just poorly priced and not as well equipped. Credit to Tata and Hyundai for coming late but still managing to steal the show. I also feel Hyundai is holding back with the Exter. Stiffer suspensions, sporty exhaust and the turbo petrol is the recipe for an N-Line that Hyundai has been avoiding with the Grand i10.

[@motorinc]

Hullo again! Exter N-Line! Heck yeah!

[@ramantiwari532]

Waiting for your HONDA ELEVATE REVIEW.... I watched couple of Videos didnt like it (review).

[@motorinc]

As soon as possible.

[@JagadeeshV_]

This is my take on safety: This mandatory 55kmph crash test is like ISI certified helmet. But motorcyclists prefer ECE, Snell etc certified options even though they are not mandatory in India. Why? Just because it will give more assurance and protection in case of crash. Does it mean who wear these don't know how to ride bike well? No. Similarly for 4 wheelers, buyers expect some third party to certify it's safety. I understand that driving sense should be there and one should drive properly. But safe car does add extra layer of protection in case of crash. Loss of a loved ones is not a good thing. ❤ Anyway, the full video is damn good regarding everypoint. Talking things so naturally. Shumi is even good on mocking car things & terminologies!

[@motorinc]

🙌👍

[@AdventureTillNow]

Being the leading auto journalist you guys should look into the factor that the same car (Creta) in other markets is heavier by almost 20-30%. Does Hyundai give that block of high strength steel to EU customers to put wherever they want to put? I love you guys, this conversation was not logical at all. If are offering same product in different countries but with mischievous weight reduction for India, something is not right. OR India is getting the safest version of these vehicles and EU+ other markets are yet to get these upgraded safest versions of these cars. Having a safe structure will not save you in big accidents but it increases your chance of survival. OR you guys are more knowledgeable than EURO NCAP ?

[@motorinc]

Hey Akash, Thanks so much for having a chat about this. It's an important conversation for each one of us. Would really appreciate it if you could share the article or report where the Creta weight aspect is mentioned. Appreciate it!

[@pradneshnaik3592]

So True, the Exter is made for family of four, with city and highway commutes. Also I did find its AMT working better than on Tata Punch or Maruti Suzuki Ignis. Hope they can get a good score in crash test.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for your assessment! Will be super helpful for others!

[@jacksonjeyaraj3147]

Get a i20 please... the square lamps in lower trim looks so awkward...😢😢 where with i20 magna u hav everything... i20 should b a good fit for any first time buyers....❤❤

[@motorinc]

What about the Baleno/Glanza or Altroz?

[@TheSujanroy]

A big kidney... ROFLMAO. And to think I nearly lynched Chris Bangle for his boot lids and flame surfacing many years ago at the Tokyo Motor Show. He was a saint in comparison to whatever heretic does these kidneys 🤦🏻

[@motorinc]

How did he manage to escape? :-)

[@rahulprasad4882]

Hahaha "once again id like to thank the authorities" hahaha perfect

[@megajatt123]

The suv question was settled decades ago. Body on frame, Atleast rwd if not 4x4 and atleast 2 locking diffs Dont got any 1 of those things, it's not an suv. Why do poor people wanna keep coping. They're hatches on skirts, which have their place in this country.

[@motorinc]

Hello MJ! Two locking diffs? For an SUV? or off-roader?

[@elayarajahbalu]

No car is perfect. What ever our mind says.. just go for it.. Only first time car buying middle class people dont know about car buying strategies. And let them buy a first car happily. Pls leaave them freely.

[@motorinc]

Everyone is! Free to watch, buy. 😁