Comparison of Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, Maruti Fronx, and Nissan Magnite

Key Comparisons

Ground Clearance

• Magnite: 205 mm
• Fronx: 190 mm
• Exter: 185 mm
• Punch: 187 mm
• Kiger: 205 mm

Build Quality (Global NCAP Scores)

• Kiger: 4 stars
• Punch: 5 stars
• Exter: Test pending, Hyundai confident of 4-5 stars
• Fronx: Test pending (Baleno & Ertiga on same platform scored 3 stars)
• Magnite: 4 stars (Global NCAP and ASEAN NCAP)

Tyre Sizes

• All cars come with 16-inch wheels (top models)
• Spare wheel is usually one size smaller
• Importance of tyre grip highlighted for safety

Headlights

• Magnite: Best headlamps, sleek design, sharp LED throw
• Fronx: Good throw and spread, average performance
• Exter: Decent projector headlamps
• Punch: Good throw and spread, lacks strong confidence
• Kiger: LED lights, same platform as Magnite but not as good

Key Features

• Magnite: Lock/Unlock
• Fronx: Lock/Unlock
• Exter: Lock/Unlock, Boot open
• Punch: Lock/Unlock, Boot open, Headlight
• Kiger: Lock/Unlock, Boot open, Headlight, Auto lock/unlock feature

Boot Space

• Magnite: Good, 60:40 split seats, 3 suitcases
• Fronx: 308 liters, 60:40 split seats
• Exter: 391 liters, no split seats
• Punch: 306 liters (till shelf), 366 liters (till roof), no split seats
• Kiger: 405 liters, 60:40 split seats

Entry and Exit Convenience

• Magnite: Easy, front door wide, rear not as wide
• Fronx: Comfortable, low seating, wide door
• Exter: Easiest, wide door, no bending needed
• Punch: Climb required, widest door, SUV feel
• Kiger: Similar to Magnite, comfortable

Interior and Features

• Magnite: All black, soft touch points, 360 camera, JBL speakers, digital cluster
• Fronx: Black and brown, overdone, soft seats, HUD, 360 camera, auto mirror, paddle shifters
• Exter: Premium feel, front/back dash cam, paddle shifters, voice command sunroof, 6 airbags
• Punch: Simple design, comfortable seats, eco mode, 90-degree door opening, CNG option
• Kiger: Black/grey, dual glove box, on/off ambient lighting, driving modes, digital cluster

Adjustable Features

• Manual seat adjustments in all cars
• Steering Adjustment: Height (Magnite, Exter, Punch, Kiger), Height & Reach (Fronx)

Infotainment Systems

• Magnite: Good response, average UI
• Fronx: Very responsive, amazing UI
• Exter: Best UI, premium feel
• Punch: Fine, needs improvement
• Kiger: Okay display, good response

Camera Quality

• Magnite: First with 360-degree camera, decent quality
• Fronx: Good, grainy at night
• Exter: Best reverse camera quality
• Punch: Needs better clarity
• Kiger: Okay, needs improvement

Storage and Charging Features

Storage Space

• Magnite: Ample, space for bottles, cup holders, phone storage
• Fronx: Sufficient, decent glove box, cup holders
• Exter: Cooled glove box, good storage
• Punch: Cooled glove box, multiple extra storage
• Kiger: Double glove box, awkward cup holder placement

Charging Ports

• Magnite: 12V, USB, wireless charging, rear port
• Fronx: 12V, USB, wireless front, Type-C and USB rear
• Exter: 12V, USB, Type-C, wireless front, rear port
• Punch: 12V ports, USB front
• Kiger: USB, wireless front, rear port

Second Row Comfort

• Magnite: Good shoulder room, knee room, headroom, thigh support
• Fronx: Good knee room, headroom, thigh support
• Exter: Decent shoulder room, good headroom, thigh support
• Punch: Average shoulder room, good knee, headroom, thigh support
• Kiger: Good shoulder room, knee room, headroom, thigh support

Driving Performance

Engines and Transmission

• Magnite: 1.0L petrol, 1.0L turbo, 5MT/CVT
• Fronx: 1.2L non-turbo, 1.0L turbo, 5MT/AMT
• Exter: 1.2L petrol, 5MT/5AMT, paddle shifters
• Punch: 1.2L non-turbo, 5MT/AMT, CNG option
• Kiger: 1.0L turbo, 5MT/CVT

Ride Quality and Handling

• Magnite: Smooth, good acceleration, decent handling
• Fronx: Good power in city/highways, better on automatic, decent handling
• Exter: Soft ride quality, decent high-speed stability
• Punch: Improved engine, good ride quality, decent handling
• Kiger: Good torque, smooth ride, decent handling

Verdict

• Magnite and Kiger: Value for money with multiple options (turbo, non-turbo, automatic, manual, AMT)
• Exter: Premium, feature-loaded, good for urban driving
• Punch: Rugged, more SUV feel, upright seating, good build quality
• Fronx: Feature-loaded, but higher priced, better for 1.2 non-turbo variant