Hyundai Motor India Limited has launched the new Exter CNG in the Indian market with dual-cylinder technology. It will be available in three variants - S, SX and Knight Edition. The price of the Exter Hy- CNG Duo starts at ₹8.50 lakh and goes up to ₹9.38 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. Hyundai Exter Hy- CNG Duo will be competing against Tata Punch CNG which also gets a dual-cylinder technology. Having said that, Hyundai will also offer the Punch with a single tank of CNG as well.

Just like the Tata Punch iCNG, the Exter Hy- CNG Duo will also get two small CNG cylinders instead of a large one. This helps open up the boot space for the luggage which is one of the biggest criticism of CNG vehicles. Hyundai is also offering an Integrated Electronic Control Unit that should smoothen out the process of shifting from petrol to CNG or vice versa.

Powering the SUV is the 1.2 l Bi-Fuel (Petrol with CNG) engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. There would be no automatic gearbox. Hyundai is claiming a CNG Duo delivers a fuel efficiency of 27.1 km/kg (ARAI Tested).

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The Exter Hy-CNG Duo comes with features such as a Smart Electric Sunroof, LED DRLs and LED tail lamp, Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC), a 20.32 cm touchscreen infotainment system and a lot more. In addition, the SUV boasts advanced safety features like 6 airbags, TPMS Highline, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and much more.

Hyundai recently announced that they have sold 93,000 units of the Exter. They also introduced the Knight Edition of the Exter to celebrate this occasion. Commenting on the introduction of Exter Hy-CNG Duo, Mr. Tarun Garg, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Hyundai Motor India Limited is committed to providing sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. We are excited to launch our entry SUV- Exter with Dual cylinder CNG technology. With high fuel efficiency, ample boot space, and versatile offerings of the SUV, we are confident that the Exter Hy-CNG Duo will appeal to customers looking for a reliable and efficient vehicle that helps reduce their carbon footprint and also fulfils their desire for exploration."

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