Hyundai Casper

Maruti Suzuki raised quite a few eyebrows when it introduced the S-Presso in India. While some questioned its design, others didn’t quite understand the segment it created; ‘Micro-SUV’. Now, with a couple more additions like the Tata Punch, lined up for the segment, let’s see what the fuss is all about. The Hyundai Casper is set to be the latest entrant in this segment. The micro-SUV has been globally unveiled where it will launch first. The Casper new model is likely to enter the Indian market by the first half of 2022.

For the international market, the Hyundai Casper will feature a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated to an automatic transmission. As India is a price sensitive market, the lower Hyundai Casper variants might get the brand’s 1.2-litre engine, seen with the Hyundai Nios whereas the higher Hyundai Casper variants might get the turbo petrol motor. The power figures might be around 100bhp for the higher variants while the lower trims might produce between 75bhp to 80bhp.

While Hyundai is yet to reveal the exact dimensions, it is expected that the Casper will resemble the Maruti Ignis in terms of dimensions. Expect a quirky-boxy silhouette with split-LED headlamps, LED DRLs and triangular motifs on the silver grille. It will also feature a flat bonnet, a faux silver skid plate and silver roof-rails. The Hyundai Casper feature list is expected to have a sizeable touch-operated infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto and the brand’s connected tech.

In order to keep up with the competitive pricing of the segment and the purshaching power of the people looking at this segment, the Hyundai Casper price is expected to be between Rs. 4-7 lakh, ex-showroom, New-Delhi.