Hyundai Exter: HX2 1.2 Petrol MT vs HX8 1.2 Petrol MT
The HX8 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹2,63,000 more than the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 66% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹2,63,000
₹5,80,600 → ₹8,43,600
Features are worth
₹1,76,180
22 gained
Equipment covers
66%
of what the variant costs extra
HX8 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹2,63,000 more than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 22 features we value at ₹1,76,180, roughly 66% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
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
- ₹92,920 · 11 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹83,260 · 11 features
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
23 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HX2 1.2 Petrol MT | HX8 1.2 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹5,980 |
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹7,360 |
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror. | No | Yes | +₹1,840 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Integrated DashcamFactory-fitted front camera recording to storage in the car. | No | Yes | +₹8,280 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹32,200 |
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,200 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Rear AC VentsDedicated air-con vents for rear passengers. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Rear Power WindowsElectric windows for the rear doors. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Front Centre Armrest with StorageSliding centre armrest between the front seats, usually with a storage bin. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹20,240 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| 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 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers. | No | Yes | +₹20,240 |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Net feature value | 22 gained | ₹1,76,180 | |
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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Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)added
ours₹Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Single-Pane Electric Sunroofadded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
ours₹Rear AC Ventsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Rear Power Windowsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Front Centre Armrest with Storageadded
ours₹Day/Night Inside Mirroradded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
ours₹Integrated Dashcamadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹1,76,180 of equipment against ₹2,63,000 — 66% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HX8 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹3,14,451 more on the road than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹2,63,000 ex-showroom. ₹51,451 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.
HX8 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹8,43,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹64,570
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹42,180
- 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 HX8 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹2,63,000 ex-showroom — HX2 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹5,80,600 and HX8 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹8,43,600.
- Is the Hyundai Exter HX8 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT?
- HX8 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹2,63,000 more than HX2 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 22 features we value at ₹1,76,180, roughly 66% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the HX8 1.2 Petrol MT that the HX2 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 22 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, 15-Inch Alloy Wheels. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.