Hyundai Exter: HX6 1.2 CNG MT vs HX8 1.2 CNG MT
The HX8 1.2 CNG MT costs ₹47,000 more than the HX6 1.2 CNG MT. The equipment it adds covers 82% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹47,000
₹8,99,600 → ₹9,46,600
Features are worth
₹38,640
6 gained
Equipment covers
82%
of what the variant costs extra
HX8 1.2 CNG MT costs ₹47,000 more than HX6 1.2 CNG MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹38,640, roughly 82% 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
- ₹11,040 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹27,600 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹27,600 of the ₹38,640 — is equipment we value against parts you can buy and fit afterwards, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels and Wireless Phone Charger. Our figures for those are mid-market accessory prices, not a quote, so it is worth pricing them from a fitter against the ₹47,000 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HX6 1.2 CNG MT | HX8 1.2 CNG MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility.Up from Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Rear DefoggerHeated rear screen, without the rear wiper and washer. The tier below defogger-and-wiper.Counted in Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹17,480 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 6 gained | ₹38,640 | |
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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Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
replaces Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
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On our figures
₹38,640 of equipment against ₹47,000 — 82% of the variant
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HX6 to HX8 on all 3 powertrains
Hyundai sells this upgrade on 3 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 Petrol manual (₹41,000) and dearest on the Petrol AMT (₹53,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹41,000 | ₹38,640 | 94%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol AMT | ₹53,000 | ₹38,640 | 72%Fair upgrade |
| CNG manual (this page) | ₹47,000 | ₹38,640 | 82%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HX8 1.2 CNG MT costs ₹52,725 more on the road than HX6 1.2 CNG MT, against ₹47,000 ex-showroom. ₹5,725 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HX6 1.2 CNG MT
cng · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹8,99,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for cng, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹68,591
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹44,980
- 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 CNG MT
cng · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,46,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for cng, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹71,966
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹47,330
- 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 HX6 1.2 CNG MT and HX8 1.2 CNG MT?
- ₹47,000 ex-showroom — HX6 1.2 CNG MT is ₹8,99,600 and HX8 1.2 CNG MT is ₹9,46,600.
- Is the Hyundai Exter HX8 1.2 CNG MT worth the extra money over the HX6 1.2 CNG MT?
- HX8 1.2 CNG MT costs ₹47,000 more than HX6 1.2 CNG MT and brings 6 features we value at ₹38,640, roughly 82% 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 CNG MT that the HX6 1.2 CNG MT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, Wireless Phone Charger, Automatic Headlamps. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.