For the first time, the Hyundai Exeter has been updated since its launch to keep pace with the growing and intense competition. As part of the 2026 update, the Hyundai Exeter comes with several exterior styling modifications and updated interior equipment to make it more attractive to buyers than before. Units have started arriving at dealerships and let’s take a closer look.
New Hyundai Exeter HX6
As far as pricing is concerned, the new 2026 Hyundai Xcent starts at Rs 5.79 lakh (ex-sh) for the base HX 2 petrol manual variant and goes up to Rs 9.42 lakh (ex-sh) for the HX 10 petrol AMT. The new Exeter CNG range starts at Rs 7 lakh (ex-sh) for the HX2 and goes up to Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-sh) for the HX8 with only the manual gearbox option.
The vehicle seen in the video by Voyager Head is a mid-spec HX 6 variant with only petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox, which is priced at Rs 7.95 lakh (ex-sh). The color you see here is called Ranger Khaki, which was also available with the pre-facelift model. The hero color of the 2026 Exeter facelift is said to be Golden Bronze.
The mid-spec HX 6 variant comes with a host of features and equipment including the much talked about dashcam. On the outside, we can see the new grille, new bumper, LED DRLs in the H Insignia, halogen projector headlights, stylish steel wheels with wheel covers, LED turn indicators on the ORVMs, H-shaped rear LED tail lights, body cladding, motion sensors, shark-fin antenna and more.
Even the funky and sporty spoiler present on the top-spec HX 10 is also available with the mid-spec HX 6 variant. It also has a rear defogger, but no rear washer and wiper. At the rear, we also get an electronic boot release button that opens up to the 391L boot where we can see a parcel shelf along with a spare wheel.
The new navy interior color looks interesting and gives a fresh look to this cabin. The silver door handles and beige seat upholstery go well with this navy colour. It has two adjustable headrests, rear AC vents, and a Type-C USB port, but no rear armrest. However, the driver gets his own armrest.
Highest VFM trim?
Notable interior features of the new 2026 Hyundai Exeter facelift include powered ORVMs, a touchscreen infotainment screen with speakers and audio controls on the steering wheel, cruise control, height adjustable driver’s seat, auto climate control, a fully digital instrument cluster and a sunroof.
Powering the new 2026 Exeter is the same 1.2L Kappa engine which is one of the only 4-cylinder engines in its segment. It has unmatched refinement and smoothness with minimal NVH. This engine is rated at 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, mated to either a 5-speed MT or a 5-speed AMT. CNG option is also available in this engine.
