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The Hyundai Exter facelift has been spied testing, hinting at a 2026 debut with exterior tweaks and an advanced Android Auto-based infotainment system.
Online spy shots of the Hyundai Exter facelift have surfaced, indicating an upcoming mid-cycle update for the subcompact SUV. Launched in 2023, the first-generation Exter is set to receive mild exterior tweaks and significant feature upgrades, with its facelift expected to arrive by the first half of 2026. This updated model will continue to compete against rivals like the Tata Punch and Citroen C3X in the Indian market.
The camouflaged test mule revealed that the facelift will retain the current model's projector headlights and H-shaped signature for the front daytime running lamps (DRLs) and tail-lights, while design changes are anticipated for the grille and bumpers. New 15-inch alloy wheels are also expected. A major highlight is the likely inclusion of Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system, featuring a 12.9-inch touchscreen and a 9.9-inch digital driver's display, both based on the latest Android Auto OS, which could make it the first mass-market car in India to utilize such a system.
