Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R - Which One Should You Buy

India sold over 30.7 lakh mass-market passenger cars and 1.34 lakh electric vehicles between January and August 2026. Maruti leads by a wide margin, but Mahindra, Tata and Hyundai are fighting closely for second. Here is how the numbers actually break down.

Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed at the 45th AGM that all Maruti cars made from 2008 onwards are E20 compatible. That covers 18 years of production and should answer the E20 worries of most current Maruti owners.

The 2026 Hyundai Exter's top-spec HX10 AT variant is the most loaded automatic version of the micro-SUV. It packs a sunroof, connected tech, strong safety features and the familiar 1.2-litre petrol engine with a 5-speed AMT, making it a feature-rich option for city buyers.

Hyundai has launched the EXTER Knight in India, priced from Rs 8.13 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh (ex-showroom), with blacked-out exterior styling, brass-accented all-black interiors, and petrol and CNG options. Check for full details on its variants, features, and prices.

So many SUVs are out and about that finding the right one can be a bit of chore. Here are the best SUVs under 10 lakhs that you can get right now.

Prices, variants, complete specs and features of the Hyundai Exter.

Maruti Wagon R Bioflex Deliveries Begin

Every E85-Compatible Car Announced In India

The Wagon R Bioflex is based on the ZXi+ variant of the standard model.

Tata Punch VS Hyundai Exter prices, specs, mileage, features, and safety compared.