Hyundai Casper
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 Inster in Europe was launched in June 2024.
| Hyundai Casper | |
|---|---|
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| 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.
Features
changeThe Hyundai Casper is available with two petrol engine options: 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. The Hyundai Casper Electric, introduced in 2024, 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.
Casper Electric (Hyundai Inster)
changeThe Hyundai Casper Electric, also known as the Hyundai Inster in Europe, was unveiled at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. in europe It is positioned between the A-SUV and B-SUV segments, The compact SUV. is planned to be marketed as the Casper Electric in Japan and as the Inster in Australia, though there are no current plans for a U.S. release.
Markets
changeThe Hyundai Casper is primarily sold in South Korea, and in june 2022 it became the 8th most popular car in the country.[4]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ South Korea May 2022: Hyundai Casper breaks records in market edging down -3.3%.