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 Hyundai Inster in Europe was launched in June 2024.

Hyundai Casper
Hyundai Casper Active
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Model code	AX1
Production	2021–present
Assembly	South Korea: Gwangju (GGM)
Body and chassis
Class	Crossover city car (A)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K1
Related	Kia Picanto (JA)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 MPi I3 1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi I3
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

The 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)

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	42 kWh LG Energy Solution NMC lithium-ion 49 kWh LG Energy Solution NMC lithium-ion
Electric range	300–355 km (186–221 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging	11 kW (AC) 120 kW (DC)
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. in Europe It is positioned between the A-SUV and B-SUV segments. 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

The Hyundai Casper is sold exclusively in South Korea while the Casper Electric is planned to be marketed under this name in Japan. and as the Inster in Australia. though there are no current plans for a U.S. release.

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