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Hyundai Exter vs Tata Tiagoin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs XM MT variants

The short answer

Tata Tiago costs रु 1,97,000 less ex-showroom. Tiago has 3 PS more power.

Choose the Hyundai Exter if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Updated base trim with revised pricing Remains entry point to Exter range Good value for first-time car buyers

Pros

Fresh 2025 model year appeal

SUV stance at hatchback prices

Efficient small petrol engine

Cons

Feature list may remain basic versus higher trims

Exact 2025 equipment changes not fully detailed

Automatic option not confirmed for EX 2025

As of 25 Jul 2026

Choose the Tata Tiago if

Tata Tiago costs रु 1,97,000 less ex-showroom.Tiago has 3 PS more power.

At Rs 34.99 lakh, XM MT works for buyers prioritising safety features (dual airbags, ABS, 4-star NCAP) and Nepal-road ground clearance over cabin frills Buyers wanting auto-folding mirrors, fog lamps or leatherette seats, or worried about steep-hill performance and service reach outside major cities, should compare alternatives before committing

Pros

86 ps/113 Nm 1.2L Revotron engine paired with 5-speed manual suits city and light hill driving

170 mm ground clearance is built for Nepal's rough and semi-hilly roads

Safety kit includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD, Corner Stability Control and a 4-Star Global NCAP rating

242-litre boot and 35-litre fuel tank reduce refuelling stops on longer trips

Owners report smooth driving experience, solid build quality and low running/maintenance costs

Cons

No fog lamps, no auto-folding mirrors and no leatherette seats, features owners expected at this price

Rear brakes are drums, not discs, unlike costlier rivals

Owners say the car feels underpowered on steep hills despite the 86 ps/113 Nm rating

Infotainment is limited to a 6.35 cm segmented DIS display, no touchscreen, and owners flag basic interior fit and infotainment quality

Some buyers call Rs 34.99 lakh expensive for the features offered and say Tata should cut price or add more equipment

After-sales and spare parts support is weaker outside Kathmandu and Pokhara, a concern for resale and servicing

As of 30 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Hyundai

Exter

रु 36,96,000

Tata

Tiago

रु 34,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 36,96,000

रु 34,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000

रु 34,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

1,199 cc

Max power

83 PS

86 PS+3 PS

Max torque

113.8 Nm+0.8 Nm

113 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

Manual

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,400 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

170 mm

Boot space

Not disclosed

242 litres

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

58Better

Service centres

42Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Entry-level interior similar to EX trim

·Manual AC and basic fabric seats

·Standard rear bench with headrests

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Premium Full Fabric Seats

·Dual Tone Interior Theme

·Bottle & Cup Holder in Front Console

·Door Pockets with Bottle Holder

·Tablet Storage Space in Glove Box

·Collapsible Grab Handles

·Front Power Outlet

·Parcel Shelf

·Manual Airconditioner with Heater

·Electric Power Steering

·Tilt Adjustable Steering

·Integrated Rear Neck Rest

·Driver Footrest

·Tinted Glass

·Adjustable Front Head Rests

·Power Windows- Front & Rear

·Vanity Mirror on Co-Driver Side

·Cooled Glove Box

·One Shot Down on Driver Side Window

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Basic infotainment; touchscreen may depend on 2025 spec

·Power windows and central locking

·Rear parking sensors standard

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Segmented DIS Display 6.35 cm

·Digital Clock

·Gear Shift Display

·Trip Meter

·Trip Average Fuel Efficiency

·Distance to Empty

·Tachometer

·Door Open & Key in Reminder

As of 30 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·6 airbags: Included

·ABS with EBD: Included

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Front, Rear Brakes: Disc, Drum

·Immobilizer

·Driver & Co-Driver Airbags

·ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD

·Corner Stability Control

·Overspeed Alert

·Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Reminder

·Seat Belt with Pretensioners & Load Limiters

·Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror

·Rear Park Assist – Only Sensor

·Puncture Repair Kit

·Global NCAP Rating: 4 Star

As of 30 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Micro-SUV styling continues for 2025 update

·Halogen headlamps; signature DRLs retained

·Steel wheels with covers

As of 25 Jul 2026

·Stylish Body Coloured Bumper

·Chrome Strip on Front Grille

·Integrated Spoiler with Body Colour

·R14 Wheel Covers

As of 30 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·EX 2025 priced at Rs 36.96 lakh ex-showroom

·Part of updated 2025 Exter lineup in Nepal

·Still imported from India

As of 25 Jul 2026

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Tiago

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 36,96,000

रु 34,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 37,29,985

≈ रु 35,32,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 42,068 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Exter vs Tata Tiago — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Exter or Tata Tiago?

As of August 2026, the Tata Tiago starts at Rs 34.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.97 lakh less than the Hyundai Exter at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Exter and Tata Tiago in Nepal?

The Hyundai Exter costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Tata Tiago costs Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Exter or the Tata Tiago?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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