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Hyundai Casper
Hyundai Casper Active
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeAX1[1]
Production2021–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangju (GGM)
Body and chassis
ClassCrossover city car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback[2]
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K1[3]
RelatedKia Picanto (JA)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length3,595 mm (141.5 in)
Width1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Height1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in)
Curb weight985–1,060 kg (2,172–2,337 lb)

The Hyundai Casper (Korean: 현대 캐스퍼) is a crossover city car produced by the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai. It is the smallest crossover SUV ever offered by the brand, and also the smallest automobile of any kind that is currently sold by Hyundai.[4][5]

The Casper has been developed in compliance with the "light car" (Korean: 경차, romanized: Gyeongcha) category in South Korea which offers tax incentives for vehicles with exterior dimensions below 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in length and 1,600 mm (63.0 in) in width, and is the first Hyundai vehicle to occupy the segment after the Atos.[6] As the result, it is developed as a four-seater vehicle.

A battery electric version of the Casper was introduced in June 2024 as the Hyundai Casper Electric, or the Hyundai Inster in Europe.

Overview[edit]

The Casper was revealed through a set of images on 1 September 2021. Pre-orders started on 15 September 2021, and the vehicle was released on 29 September.[7][8] According to Hyundai, the name "Casper" is taken from the Casper skateboarding technique.[9][10] It's also confirmed that the Casper will be getting advanced driver-assistance systems across three trim lines, Smart, Modern and Inspiration.[11]

The front fascia has turn signal lights situated at the top and circular LED daytime running lights at the bottom. The rear door handle uses a hidden type near the window glass portion, while the parametric pattern of the front grill was applied to the rear lamp to design. Circular turn signal lights was used for the front/rear portions. The rear seat is in the form of two single seats attached.[12]

The Casper uses a pedal-type parking brake. Safety technologies such as forward collision prevention assistance, lane departure prevention assistance, and lane maintenance assistance are available. The Smartstream G1.0 petrol engine is based on the existing 76 PS (56 kW; 75 hp) naturally aspirated engine.

The Casper Van was officially released on 3 February 2022.[13][14] It has secured a loading capacity of 940 liters by emptying the space in the second row. Hot stamping, a lightweight construction method, was applied to major areas to minimize body deformation in case of collision. The torsional rigidity and average tensile strength were increased through the high-strength lightweight body.[15]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrain[edit]

Engines[16]
Model Transmission Power Torque
Smartstream G1.0 MPi 4-speed automatic 76 PS (56 kW; 75 hp) @ 6,200 rpm 9.7 kg⋅m (95 N⋅m; 70 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm
Kappa 1.0 T-GDi 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4,500–6,000 rpm 17.5 kg⋅m (172 N⋅m; 127 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm

Casper Electric / Inster[edit]

Hyundai Casper Electric
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeAX1 EV
Also calledHyundai Inster (Europe)
Production2024–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangju (GGM)
Body and chassis
ClassCrossover city car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K1
Powertrain
Battery
Electric range300–355 km (186–221 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW (AC)
  • 120 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length3,825 mm (150.6 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,575–1,605 mm (62.0–63.2 in)
Curb weight1,335–1,355 kg (2,943–2,987 lb)

On 27 June 2024 at the Busan International Mobility Show, Hyundai introduced a battery electric derivative of the Casper. It is marketed as the Hyundai Casper Electric in South Korea, and as the Hyundai Inster in Europe. According to Hyundai, Inster is a portmanteau of 'intimate' and 'innovative'.[17]

In Europe, the Inster will be positioned between the A-SUV and B-SUV segments.[18] Starting from early 2025, Hyundai plans to market the electric vehicle as the Casper Electric in Japan[19][20] and as the Inster in Australia,[21] but no plans have been announced for the United States.[22]

Compared to the petrol-powered Casper, Hyundai extended the length and wheelbase of the Casper Electric by 230 and 180 mm (9.1 and 7.1 in), respectively.[18] The width also has grown by 15 mm (0.59 in).[21]

Powertrain[edit]

The integrated drive module is sourced from BorgWarner.[19] Maximum outputs are 71 kW (97 PS; 95 hp) and 147 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) for the front-mounted traction motor on the Standard range model, and 84.5 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) and 147 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) for the Long Range model.[21]

The Casper Electric / Inster will be available with Standard, and Long Range powertrain options with 42 kWh and 49 kWh battery respectively. Although early reports stated they would be equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO
4) chemistry,[19] it was announced at launch the batteries will be lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) instead.[21] Under WLTP standards, the electric range is rated at 300 km (186 mi) and 355 km (221 mi) respectively.[23] There is an on-board charger which accepts AC power at up to 11 kW; the vehicle also can connect to a DC source at up to 120 kW, at which rate either battery will recharge from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes.[21]

Sales[edit]

Year South Korea[24]
2021 10,806
2022 48,002
2023 41,430

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  13. ^ "Hyundai's Stylish Casper Officially Gets A New Van Version In Korea". 《carscoops》. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
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  19. ^ a b c 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.
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  24. ^ https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance

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