Hyundai Motor unveils all-electric INSTER A-segment sub-compact urban EV with up to 355 km of targeted driving range (WLTP)
27 June 2024
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-electric INSTER, a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. INSTER offers fast charging and the best all-electric range (AER) in its segment, at up to 355 km (221 miles).
Building on the design legacy of the Korea-only, gasoline-powered CASPER introduced in 2021, the INSTER’s evolution is underpinned by an extended body and wheelbase to deliver more interior space and a rugged road presence.
With its expanded dimensions, INSTER is positioned between traditional A-segment sub-compact city cars and larger B-segment compact models. This offers the maneuverability and ease of use buyers expect with enhanced practicality and flexibility thanks to a more spacious interior and improved luggage capacity. Compared with larger models from the segment above, the INSTER’s compact dimensions make it ideal for city driving and boost convenience when parking.
Equipped with a 42 kWh battery as standard, INSTER is also available with a Long-Range 49 kWh battery as an option. Both models are powered by a single motor that delivers 71.1 kW (97 PS) in the base variant and 84.5 kW (115 PS) in the Long-Range car. Both versions offer 147 N·m of torque.
Estimated energy consumption is 15.3 kWh/100 km (WLTP).
When using a 120 kW DC High-Power charging station, INSTER can charge from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes under optimal conditions. INSTER also comes equipped with an 11 kW on-board charger as standard, while a battery heating system and high-efficiency heat pump are available.
External and internal Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality provides power for external devices (110V/220V), allowing bi-directional charging without requiring additional equipment. This enables customers to freely use or charge devices such as electric bicycles, scooters and camping equipment.
Hyundai’s new A-segment sub-compact urban EV offers the most complete technology package in the segment, including comprehensive Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features such as a Surround View Monitor (SVM), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear (PCA-R), Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 (FCA 1.5).
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) are also offered, plus Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safety Exit Warning (SEW), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) w/ Stop and Go, Highway Driving Assist 1.5 (HDA 1.5), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).
The ADAS Parking System combines Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front and Rear with a Rear-View Monitor (RVM) for greater visibility.
INSTER will launch first in Korea this summer, 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 INSTER CROSS5), will join the INSTER family in the future, featuring a more rugged, outdoor-focused design. Further details will be announced at a later date.
It would be nice if they made a version with all the "assists" deleted.
42 kWh is fine for urban use, 15.3 kWh/100km is fine.
Just make it as affordable as possible so people can buy it.
If they won't delete them, the least they could do is add a "sticky disable" function so you can turn them off and they stay off until you turn them back on again.
Posted by: mahonj | 28 June 2024 at 02:07 AM
mahonj,
I don't know how Hyundai implements these features, but they are completely unobtrusive in my car. I see no reason to disable them, given that their main reason for being is to lessen the chances of pedestrian fatalities.
Nobody wants to plow through a fellow human on a city street, or in their own driveway. Even if you get the odd false, alarm every few months, is that minor inconvenience worse than the consequence of a car-human collision?
Posted by: Bernard | 28 June 2024 at 07:58 AM
Fiat had one Honda had one I think they're on the wrong track you could drop the price of electric cars and you wouldn't quadruple the sales it's just the wrong way to go you need a company that's got margins and you use those.
Posted by: SJC | 30 June 2024 at 06:37 AM