Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-electric Inster at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.
With its distinctive style, remarkable range, and state-of-the-art technology, this A-segment sub-compact EV is poised to revolutionize urban driving.
Read on to find out all the details about the upcoming and much awaited Hyundai Inster!
Hyundai Unveils All-Electric Inster at 2024 Busan International Mobility Show
Hyundai Inster: Looks and Exterior
The Casper compact SUV is the foundation for the new Hyundai Inster. The Inster boasts a distinctive, contemporary design that combines a roomy cabin with a sturdy exterior. Its small size guarantees perfect city driving adaptability, yet the longer body and wheelbase provide additional internal room and a tough road presence.
The vehicle’s notable characteristics include bold skid plate, high-tech circuit board-style bumper, and strong fenders along with tail lamp, pixel-graphic turn signals, LED daytime running light signature, and bumpers.
Customers can further customize the automobile by adding LED projection headlamps and a two-tone appearance with a black top that contrasts with the other color.
Wheels and Interior
Options for wheels include 17-inch alloy wheels and 15-inch steel wheels with wheel coverings. A 10.25-inch digital dashboard, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation, and a wireless charging station are among the inside features that offer improved technology and convenience.
Pixel motif graphics on the steering wheel boss and individualized upper door trim garnishes create a high-tech impression. There is flexible seating available, with all seats—including the driver’s seat—being able to fold flat and the front row offering walk-through access. There is a heated steering wheel and front seat bench seat option.
It features a single pane sunroof and second-row seats that are split 50/50 and have sliding and reclining capabilities.
Battery
Fast charging and a class-best range make the Inster an excellent EV. There are two battery options available: a 49 kWh long-range battery that can cover up to 355 km (WLTP) on a single charge, and a 42 kWh standard battery.
Under ideal circumstances, a DC high-power charging station can charge a device from 10 to 80 percent full in around 30 minutes. A high-efficiency heat pump and battery heating system are provided, along with a standard 11 kW on-board charger.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, both internal and external, supplies power for external devices and enables bi-directional charging without the need for further equipment.
Safety Features
The Inster comes equipped with cutting-edge safety and driving assistance features like Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (PCA-R), Surround View Monitor (SVM), and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 (FCA 1.5).
Additional safety features include Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, Highway Driving Assist 1.5 (HDA 1.5), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) are additional safety features.
For improved vision, the ADAS Parking System combines a Rear-View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front and Rear.
Sustainability
Utilizing recycled materials for both its exterior and interior, the Inster places a strong emphasis on sustainability. On the outside, black high-gloss recycled paint is colored using recycled waste tires in place of the carbon black pigment that is often used in black paint.
Inside, bio-polypropylene made from sugarcane extract and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from bottles are utilized.
There are many eye-catching external color options available, some of which come in two-tone combinations. These hues include Atlas White, Tomboy Khaki, Bijarim Khaki Matte, and Buttercream Yellow Pearl.
India Launch?
This summer, the Inster will be introduced in Korea first, then in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
The majority of technologies and equipment will be included as standard, with optional upgraded convenience and design elements.
Details will be verified nearer to the launch.
In the future, the Inster CROSS, another model with an outdoor-oriented, durable design, will be added to the roster.
The Hyundai Inster EV is not scheduled for release in India; instead, the Inster-based Exter EV, anticipated in 2025, will be introduced in the country to rival the Tata Punch EV.
