Video Summary
- The Hyundai Inster is an affordable, smaller electric car aimed at a wider audience.- The entry-level version costs around £23,495, or approximately £250 per month on PCP, which is competitive for an EV.
- The name "Inster" was chosen because the name "Casper" was taken by a less than friendly ghost.
- The Inster features quite a lot of different design choices, but its proportions are appealing, at three-and-a-half meters long, two-and-a-half meters wide, and one-and-a-half meters tall.
- Wheels are positioned far forward, resulting in short overhangs and improved interior space.
- Exterior features include chunky wheel arches, 17-inch wheels, and active aero elements to cool the battery and motor or improve aerodynamics.
- It's designed with Ionic DNA with pixel LED dots.
- Design inspirations might be taken from the Honda E, Kia EV9 and Suzuki Ignis.
- The charge flap located at the front of the car is not considered aesthetically pleasing.
- The boot space is 280 L, and there is under-floor storage space. The rear seats are able to drop down and can be increased by sliding the rear benches forward and backwards.
- Seat covers can be removed and washed for an easier cleanup.
- It features two displays, a 10-inch display and a 10-inch infotainment system.
- Entry level car comes with 97 horsepower motor, while the reviewed long range vehicle comes with 115 PS.
- At around 50 miles per hour, there is moderate wind noise at highway speeds.
- The lane-keeping tech and automatic braking are really useful safety measures.
- Long range version provides a 49kWh battery, though a usable capacity is around 46kWh. The car offers a quoted range of 229 miles. A 4.1 miles per kWh, the range will realistically average 190 miles.
- The ride is composed and relatively smooth and comfortable to drive, and it’s easy enough to switch between gears.
- If consumers are looking for a cheap, affordable, practical, smart EV, the Hyundai Inster is it.
