As a smartly packaged city car that punches above its weight, the Hyundai Exter impressed me.

It’s a stylish, compact micro-SUV powered by a 1.2L petrol engine with a 5-speed manual or automated manual transmission.

I had the manual transmission, and it was something I had to get used to, after driving automatic transmission for a while.

It’s funny, I thought that I was the only Exter driver on the South Coast until I saw several over a few days.

Its design stands out, setting it apart from your typical compact cars or other SUVs.

The Exter offers a high descend ground clearance of 185 mm, considering its size.

It features HLED daytime running lights, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a comprehensive suite of safety features including six airbags.

Top trims like the Elite has features such as an electric sunroof and ambient lighting.

The 1.2L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine pushes 61 kW of power and 114 Nm of torque.

It boasts a stylish design with a solid front skid plate and a dynamic black rear spoiler.

Various wheel designs include steel wheels and diamond cut alloys.

All-in-all the Exter is a lekker city mover and performs well on the open road, and most importantly it’s light on fuel.

Visit Hyundai dealerships to find out more.

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