The Hyundai Inster is based on the design of the 2021-released, Korea-only, gasoline-powered Casper. But the Inster, supported by an elongated body and wheelbase to provide additional interior space and a tough road presence, offers a roomy cabin in a compact SUV shape. Hyundai claims that the Inster has the best all-electric range (AER) in its class, up to 355 km on a single charge, and fast charging capabilities.
The Inster’s greater size places it directly between conventional A-segment sub-compact city cars and more spacious B-segment compact versions. Because of its roomier inside and larger luggage capacity, this combines the mobility and user-friendliness that customers expect along with increased practicality and flexibility.
The Inster’s small size, especially compared to the larger models in the upper sector, makes it perfect for driving in cities and improves parking convenience.
“With Inster, we’ve taken the small SUV image to a bold new place for the global audience,” said Simon Loasby, Senior Vice President and Head of the Hyundai Design Center. ” Inster punches well above its weight with distinctive design and an interior that maximizes its potential in exciting, customer-centric ways. With Inster, we’re redefining what it means to drive a sub-compact EV.”
Key highlights include LED daytime running light signature and pixel-graphic turn signals, tail lamp, and bumpers.
Inside, the Inster has enhanced technology and convenience with a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and a wireless charging dock that forms part of a compact center console designed to create a greater sense of spaciousness.
Inster’s interior offers versatility and spaciousness, with the front row seating providing walk-through access. All seats can be folded flat – including the driver’s seat – for increased flexibility. A front bench seat option and heated front seats and steering wheel are also available. The second-row seats are split 50/50 and slide and recline.
Interior trim choices include Black, and Khaki Brown and Newtro Beige two-tone with full cloth trim.
Both the exterior and interior utilize sustainable materials. The Inster’s exterior features black high- gloss recycled paint, which replaces the carbon black pigment traditionally used in black paint with a coloring made from recycled waste tyres. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from bottles and bio-polypropylene material extracted from sugarcane are used inside.
With a segment-leading projected range of 355 km (WLTP)] on a single charge for the Long-Range model, INSTER redefines what is possible from a small urban EV, delivering impressive flexibility with an estimated energy consumption of 15.3 kWh/100 km (WLTP)].
Alongside its driving range and charging, INSTER offers a wealth of cutting-edge technology, including a multitude of advanced safety and driver assistance features. INSTER also features 64-color LED ambient lighting, a digital cluster, a one-touch sunroof and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch (NFC) accessibility.
The Inster will be launched first in Korea, followed by Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific in due course. Most equipment and technologies will come fitted as standard, with enhanced convenience and design features available optionally. Specifications will be confirmed closer to launch.
An additional variant, called the Inster Cross, will join the Inster family in the future, featuring a more rugged, outdoor-focused design.
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