Check your Exter's value retention
Select year, kilometres and fuel type to see what percentage of the on-road value this car typically holds. Retention percentages are refreshed monthly from wholesale transaction data. For a rupee price band on your specific car, use the valuation calculator.
Exter depreciation curve, year on year
The Exter depreciates roughly 15% in year one, another 10% in year two, then approximately 7–8% per year through years three to five, tapering to 3–4% per year after year seven. Five-year retention lands at about 52% and ten-year retention at about 29%, compared with a segment average of about 48% at five years and 26% at ten. The chart below shows retention at 20 half-yearly points across the first ten years.
Exter variants and ex-showroom pricing (2026)
Current Exter variants and on-record ex-showroom prices, alongside the residual rupee value each variant is expected to hold at the five-year and ten-year mark, using the aggregate depreciation curve for this model. Retention rupees are approximate and assume a 25,000–50,000 km at five years / 75,000–1,00,000 km at ten years usage pattern with a clean service record.
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | Ex-showroom (₹L) | 5-yr value (₹L) | 10-yr value (₹L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 1.2 MT | Petrol | MT | 6.00 | 3.12 | 1.74 |
| S 1.2 MT | Petrol | MT | 7.27 | 3.78 | 2.11 |
| S 1.2 AMT | Petrol | AT | 8.10 | 4.21 | 2.35 |
| SX 1.2 MT | Petrol | MT | 8.10 | 4.21 | 2.35 |
| SX 1.2 MT DUAL TONE | Petrol | MT | 8.34 | 4.34 | 2.42 |
| SX 1.2 AMT | Petrol | AT | 8.90 | 4.63 | 2.58 |
| SX 1.2 AMT DUAL TONE | Petrol | AT | 9.02 | 4.69 | 2.62 |
| SX(O) 1.2 AMT | Petrol | AT | 9.41 | 4.89 | 2.73 |
| SX (O) CONNECT 1.2 MT DUAL TONE | Petrol | MT | 9.58 | 4.98 | 2.78 |
| SX(O) CONNECT 1.2 AMT DUAL TONE | Petrol | AT | 10.15 | 5.28 | 2.94 |
City-wise price variance
Resale values for the Exter vary by 3–5 percentage points across Indian metros, driven by supply-demand tightness, RTO transfer friction, and CNG infrastructure. Numbers below are deltas against the all-India mid.
What drives the Exter's resale value
The Exter launched in July 2023 on Hyundai's K1 platform, the same architecture shared with the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, positioning it as a micro-SUV between the Grand i10 Nios hatchback and the Venue compact SUV. It is powered by Hyundai's 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine with a 5-speed manual or AMT, and factory-fitted CNG has been offered on the S and SX trims since launch.
Hyundai made 6 airbags standard across every Exter variant from launch, a notable move in a segment where safety equipment is usually reserved for top trims, and that decision has resonated with safety-conscious resale buyers who increasingly ask about airbag count before purchase.
As one of the newest nameplates in its class, the Exter has limited used-market history beyond its first two to three model years, so resale data is still being established relative to the longer-tenured Venue and Brezza. Early transactions suggest the Exter tracks closely with Hyundai's broader compact-SUV resale pattern, benefiting from the brand's extensive service network and strong buyer trust.
Factory CNG variants hold a firmer resale floor in Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad, and other high gas-penetration markets, consistent with the pattern seen across Hyundai's CNG-equipped lineup, while AMT variants have gained ground steadily against manuals as automatic preference grows among first-time SUV buyers.
How TheResaleValue calculates these numbers
Resale bands aggregate wholesale transaction prices across Indian metros, refreshed monthly. Age is calculated in whole years from the manufacturing date on the RC. Kilometre bands are self-reported and rounded to the nearest band. City adjustments apply an RTO-level multiplier on the all-India mid.
Note: These are informational fair-market bands, not offers to purchase. For a binding valuation, use the valuation tool. Read the full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the resale value of a Hyundai Exter in India?
A well-maintained Exter retains roughly 73% of its ex-showroom price after two years, 65% after three years, and 52% after five years, as of September 2026. For a 2023 petrol SX with 10,000-25,000 km, the current fair-market band is approximately ₹5.97–6.87 lakh.
Does Exter CNG hold value better than the petrol version?
Yes, factory CNG Exter units trade at a small but consistent premium over equivalent petrol across the current data, strongest in Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad, reflecting the running-cost advantage that CNG offers in those high-penetration markets.
Does the Exter's standard 6-airbag safety package help resale value?
It is a meaningful factor for safety-conscious buyers, and likely contributes to the Exter's five-year retention of about 52%, roughly 4 points above the compact-SUV segment average of 48%.
How much does an Exter depreciate per year?
The Exter depreciates roughly 17% in year one and another 10% in year two, before settling into a steadier 6-7% annual decline from year three onward. Ten-year retention sits at around 29%.
Which city gives the best resale price for an Exter?
Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad currently trade at +3% above the national mid, driven by strong CNG-variant demand. Kolkata trades at around -2%, where compact-SUV resale cycles run slightly longer.
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