Hyundai Exter: HX2 1.2 Petrol MT vs HX3 1.2 Petrol MT
The HX3 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹53,000 more than the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 53% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹53,000
₹5,80,600 → ₹6,33,600
Features are worth
₹28,520
4 gained
Equipment covers
53%
of what the variant costs extra
HX3 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹53,000 more than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT and brings only ₹28,520 of equipment we can put a price on — about 53% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HX2 1.2 Petrol MT is the better buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹3,680 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹24,840 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹24,840 of the ₹28,520 — is equipment we value against parts you can buy and fit afterwards, led by 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment and Wireless Android Auto. Our figures for those are mid-market accessory prices, not a quote, so it is worth pricing them from a fitter against the ₹53,000 this variant costs extra.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
4 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HX2 1.2 Petrol MT | HX3 1.2 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror. | No | Yes | +₹1,840 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹20,240 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Net feature value | 4 gained | ₹28,520 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹28,520 of equipment against ₹53,000 — 53% of the variant
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HX2 to HX3 on all 2 powertrains
Hyundai sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the CNG manual (₹49,700) and dearest on the Petrol manual (₹53,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹53,000 | ₹28,520 | 53%Pricey |
| CNG manual | ₹49,700 | ₹25,760 | 51%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HX3 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹78,873 more on the road than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹53,000 ex-showroom. ₹25,873 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HX2 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹5,80,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹2,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹26,269
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹29,030
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
HX3 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹6,33,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹49,492
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹31,680
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Hyundai Exter HX2 1.2 Petrol MT and HX3 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹53,000 ex-showroom — HX2 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹5,80,600 and HX3 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹6,33,600.
- Is the Hyundai Exter HX3 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT?
- HX3 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹53,000 more than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT and brings only ₹28,520 of equipment we can put a price on — about 53% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HX2 1.2 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the HX3 1.2 Petrol MT that the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 4 features, led by 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Steering-Mounted Controls, Wireless Android Auto. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.