- Hyundai has introduced the Inster Cross with a more rugged body kit.
- Key features include new muscular bumpers, 17-inch wheels, and a standard roof rack.
- The Hyundai Inster Cross offers a choice between two FWD electric powertrains.
Hyundai is beefing up its lineup with a more adventurous trim for the Inster, dubbed the Cross. Despite being front-wheel drive, the Inster Cross targets the outdoorsy crowd, rocking a rugged body kit, roof rack, and a set of new wheels for a tougher image.
The Inster debuted last June as a slightly longer, fully electric version of Hyundai’s gas-powered Casper subcompact crossover. The new Cross trim builds on that platform and toughens things up, adding brawnier front and rear bumpers with oversized skid plates and black cladding, all designed to handle whatever the city streets or dusty trails can throw its way.
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From the side, you’ll notice new side skirts that mimic rocker panels, plus a slick set of optional 17-inch alloy wheels. Up top, there’s a standard roof rack ready to haul your gear when the trunk just isn’t enough. And if you’re into the whole rugged aesthetic, it’s available in an exclusive “Amazonas Green Matte” color option, alongside the rest of the regular Inster color palette.
Inside, the changes are minimal but noticeable, with lime-yellow accents splashed across the grey cloth upholstery and dashboard inserts. For such a small EV — measuring just 3,825 mm (150.6 inches) long —the Inster Cross is surprisingly practical. The interior offers optional features like a front bench seat, a sliding and reclining second row, and a boot that holds between 280 to 351 liters (9.9 to 12.4 cubic feet) depending on the configuration.
As with the regular Inster, the Cross trim is available with the Standard and Long Range fully electric powertrains. A single electric motor produces 95 hp (71 kW / 97 PS) or 113 hp (84.5 kW / 115 PS), while the battery has a capacity of 42 kWh or 49 kWh. The latter offers a WLTP range of up to 359 km (223 miles) and supports 120 kWh DC charging.
Production of the Inster Cross is set to kick off in Korea by the end of the year, with pricing details to follow closer to launch. Hyundai hasn’t revealed exactly where this new trim will be available, but if it’s anything like the standard Inster, expect to see it in Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
