The Hyundai Casper is a small City car produced by Hyundai. It was introduced in 2021 and is sold mainly in South Korea its the Smallest ever SUV and sold by the brand and also the smallest car made by Hyundai an electric version named the Casper Electric also know as the Hyundai Inster in Europe was launched in June 2024.
| Hyundai Casper | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hyundai Casper Active | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Model code | AX1[1] |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (GGM) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover city car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback[2] |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K1[3] |
| Related | Kia Picanto (JA) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 3,595 mm (141.5 in) |
| Width | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) |
| Height | 1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 985–1,060 kg (2,172–2,337 lb) |
History
changeThe Hyundai Casper was introduced in 2021 as the brand's smallest SUV, The car also have a van version revealed in february 2022 and In 2024, Hyundai expanded its lineup with the introduction of the Hyundai Casper Electric, also known as the Hyundai Inster in Europe.
the Casper is available with two petrol engine options which is a 1.0-liter Smartstream G1.0 MPi I3 engine and a 1.0-liter Kappa II T-GDi I3 engine, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Casper Electric (Hyundai Inster)
change| Hyundai Casper Electric | |
|---|---|
 Hyundai Inster (Europe) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Model code | AX1 EV |
| Also called | Hyundai Inster (Europe, Australasia, Japan) |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (GGM) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover city car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | 300–355 km (186–221 mi) (WLTP) |
| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm (101.6 in) |
| Length | 3,825 mm (150.6 in) |
| Width | 1,610 mm (63.4 in) |
| Height | 1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,335–1,355 kg (2,943–2,987 lb) |
The Hyundai Casper Electric, also known as the Hyundai Inster in Europe, was unveiled at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.[5] in Europe It is positioned between the A-SUV and B-SUV segments.[6] it is powered by an electric motor and comes with two battery options: a 42 kWh and a 49 kWh lithium-ion battery sourced from LG Energy Solution. The electric version offers an estimated range of 300 to 355 km (186–221 mi) according to the WLTP cycle and supports both AC (11 kW) and DC (120 kW) fast charging.
Markets
changeThe Hyundai Casper is sold exclusively in South Korea while the Casper Electric is planned to be marketed under this name in Japan.[7] and as the Inster in Australia.[8] though there are no current plans for a U.S. release.[9]
References
change- ↑ "Hyundai Casper to be the brand's smallest SUV". Autocar India. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ Zachariah, Ben (16 March 2023). "2024 Hyundai Casper: Electric high-riding hatchback a chance for Australia". Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ "Let's Hear It For The Hyundai Casper, The Cutest Micro SUV You Can't Have". Jalopnik. September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ↑ "Hyundai Motor names battery sources as EV fire concerns grow-프린트화면". news.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ Moldrich, Curtis (2024-06-27). "Hyundai Inster EV: new A-segment EV goes small on price, big on innovation | CAR Magazine". Car Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2024-06-27). "New Hyundai Inster Is A Tiny Electric Crossover For The Masses". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ↑ Park, Jin-woo; Park, Su-hyeon (February 27, 2024). "Exclusive: Hyundai set to introduce Casper EV in Japan by 2025". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (27 June 2024). "2025 Hyundai Inster detailed: Budget-priced electric car coming to Australia to take on Chinese rivals". Drive (Australia). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ↑ Dnistran, Iulian (February 6, 2024). "Sub-$22,000 Hyundai Casper EV Heads To Europe Because Of Course It Does". Inside EVs. Retrieved 27 June 2024.