Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo: Boot Space and Spare-Wheel Guide
The Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo deserves a luggage test before a fuel-cost calculation. For a family choosing between petrol and CNG, cargo space, spare-wheel access and the preferred transmission should be checked together. Start with the journeys you actually make: a school run, an airport pickup or a weekend away with everyone aboard.
Exter boot space: petrol versus Hy-CNG Duo
Hyundai's current brochure, dated August 2026, lists the following luggage and transmission specifications. Its boot figures use the V215 standard; transmission availability depends on the grade. The CNG version has company-fitted dual cylinders and an underbody-mounted spare. Source: Hyundai Exter brochure, pages 4, 8, 10 and 12.
| Buying consideration | Petrol Exter | Hy-CNG Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Quoted boot volume | 391 litres | 225 litres |
| Transmission choices | 5-speed manual or Smart Auto AMT | 5-speed manual |
| Spare-wheel specification | 165/70 R14 steel | 165/70 R14 steel, mounted underbody |
Use the volume comparison to plan a demonstration. Bring the suitcases, folded stroller or work bags you normally carry, and try them with the rear seats arranged for your passengers. Check the loading opening, the shape of the usable floor and whether the tailgate closes comfortably. A quoted litre figure cannot promise that a particular combination of bulky items will fit.
Include spare-wheel access in the demonstration
Ask the delivery team to show where the wheel-release mechanism and supplied tools are located. Have them explain the retrieval procedure using the handbook for the exact car being delivered. Make sure you understand how the wheel is secured again and where a removed road wheel would travel.
This is a useful handover exercise even if you would normally call roadside assistance. Record the explanation in your delivery notes, alongside the location of the relevant handbook instructions. Compare the actual car with the order specification before completing the handover.
Before shortlisting a fuel and transmission combination, use AutoCred's loan eligibility checker to understand your indicative eligible amount and estimated EMI. Results are indicative; final eligibility, rate, tenure and approval depend on the lender.
Choose the transmission before estimating ownership costs
If clutch-free driving is essential to your commute, keep that requirement visible throughout the comparison. Test the transmission you intend to buy on a representative route. For a manual-car buyer, assess everyday shifting effort and whether the luggage arrangement suits the household.
Build a cost comparison from written quotations for the specific variants, your expected driving and locally verified fuel costs. Keep purchase funding separate from running expenses, and leave room in the household budget for servicing and insurance. Avoid deciding from an assumed monthly saving alone.
Before your dealer visit, check your indicative eligible amount and estimated EMI with AutoCred's loan eligibility checker so your shortlist reflects a workable budget. Results are indicative; final eligibility, rate, tenure and approval depend on the lender.
Cover: AI-generated generic unbranded crossover illustration; not the Hyundai Exter or an official Hyundai design.
