PODCAST: Why new Hyundai Exter is the right car at the right price [Video]

The Hyundai Exter was rolled out locally earlier this month with the Korean carmaker’s latest offering coming in at a very attractive starting price of R269 900.

The compact crossover/SUV rides on the same platform as the Grand i10 hatchback and slots in underneath the Venue as Hyundai’s most affordable local SUV.

In this week’s edition of The Citizen Motoring’s Pitstop podcast, we look at the positioning of the Hyundai Exter. And predict why it is likely to be a runaway sales success.

The starting price will put the little SUV in good stead in its fight against the Toyota Starlet Cross and Suzuki Fronx crossovers. These production siblings start at R299k and R297k respectively.

Five Hyundai Exter models are offered in a choice of three trim levels. A normally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine is standard across the range. It comes in a choice …