Mumbai, Maharashtra, 12th of August, 2026 : Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced the launch of the new Hyundai EXTER Knight, a bold and sporty black-themed avatar of the brand’s popular compact SUV. Building on the success of Hyundai’s Knight range, which has surpassed 1,00,000 cumulative sales since its introduction in 2022, the new Hyundai EXTER Knight combines bold black styling, smart technology, comprehensive safety and comfort with exclusive dark-themed design elements that enhance its visual appeal and commanding road presence.
Crafted for young urban explorers who value distinctive design and bold SUV styling, the new Hyundai EXTER Knight brings together exclusive exterior and interior enhancements that accentuate its bold SUV character while maintaining the practicality, versatility and feature-rich proposition of the new Hyundai EXTER.
Speaking on the launch of the new Hyundai EXTER Knight, Mr. Amit Dhaundiyal, Head, Product Strategy & Planning, HMIL, said“Since its launch, the Hyundai EXTER has emerged as a strong choice for customers seeking a stylish, feature-rich and dependable SUV. The introduction of the new Hyundai EXTER Knight will further enhance its bold SUV character through a distinctive all-black theme, striking brass detailing and exclusive design elements. Our Knight range has received an overwhelming response from customers across our product portfolio, with over 1,00,000 Knight vehicles sold since its introduction. The new Hyundai EXTER Knight reflects HMIL’s commitment to offering differentiated products that resonate with evolving customer aspirations and lifestyles.”
What Makes the Hyundai EXTER Knight Stand Out?
The Hyundai EXTER Knight further enhances the SUV’s bold stance through exclusive blacked-out exterior elements and distinctive styling enhancements.
Exterior Highlights:
- Matte Black EXTER Logo (Front & Rear)
- Matte Black Hyundai Logo (Front & Rear)
- Dark Grey Bumper Garnish (Front & Rear)
- Dark Grey Side Sill Garnish
- R15 (D=380.2 mm) Sporty Black Alloy Wheels*
- R15 (D=380.2 mm) Dark Grey Styled Steel Wheels*
- Red Brake Calipers (Front)
- Exclusive Knight Emblem
The combination of blacked-out elements, dark grey accents and red front brake calipers gives the Hyundai EXTER Knight a more distinctive road presence while further emphasizing its bold and confident SUV character.
How Does the Hyundai EXTER Knight Elevate the Cabin Experience?
Inside, the Hyundai EXTER Knight introduces an all-black interior theme crafted to deliver a more distinctive cabin ambience. Brass accents add a striking contrast across key touchpoints, further enhancing its exclusive Knight character.
Interior Highlights:
- All Black Interiors with Brass Accents
- Exclusive Black Semi-Fabric Seat Upholstery
- Amber Colour Footwell Lighting*
- Black D-Cut Steering Wheel*
These enhancements create a bold, driver-focused environment while complementing the sporty and commanding personality of the Hyundai EXTER Knight.
What are the Powertrain options offered in the Hyundai EXTER Knight?
The Hyundai EXTER Knight is powered by a refined 4-cylinder 1.2 l Kappa Petrol engine, available with Hyundai’s proven Petrol and Hy-CNG Duo powertrain options. Built to complement its bold SUV character, it delivers confident performance, dependable efficiency and everyday versatility, making it equally ready for city drives, open-road journeys and spontaneous weekend adventures.
Powertrain Options:
- 1.2 l Kappa Petrol engine with 5-speed Manual Transmission (MT)
- 1.2 l Kappa Petrol engine with Smart Auto AMT
- 1.2 l Bi-fuel Kappa Petrol with CNG and 5-speed Manual Transmission (MT)
What Colour Options Are Available on the Hyundai EXTER Knight?
The Hyundai EXTER Knight is offered in five colour options.
- Titanium Black
- Atlas White
- Starry Night
- Titan Grey
- Golden Bronze
What Variants and Pricing Options Are Available for the Hyundai EXTER Knight?
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | Price |
| HX 6 Knight | 1.2 l Kappa petrol | MT | 8 13 500 |
| AMT | 8 73 500 | ||
| 1.2 l Bi-fuel Kappa petrol with CNG | MT | 9 09 500 | |
| HX 10 Knight | 1.2 l Kappa petrol | AMT | 9 60 500 |
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