Earlier than Hyundai Motor India Restricted launched Exter within the Indian market, the model launched Casper within the world market. It was anticipated that the Casper could be the micro SUV that will make its strategy to our nation however that did not occur. Nonetheless, now Hyundai has filed a trademark for the ‘Casper’ nameplate trademark.
Submitting a trademark doesn’t verify the launch of a car available in the market. Producers typically do that to guard the nameplate and design of a car. With Casper, it’s extremely unlikely that the model will launch it within the Indian market. It is because the micro SUV is even smaller than the Grand i10 Nios which is a hatchback that the model sells in India.
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Having mentioned that, there’s a very small risk that Hyundai will use the nameplate for its small electrical car which ought to launch within the coming years. The producer is already engaged on an electrical model of the Casper which is being examined in overseas international locations. So, it might come to the Indian market and can compete in opposition to different inexpensive electrical autos akin to Tata Punch EV, Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV and Citroen eC3. Nonetheless, nothing is confirmed as of now.
Hyundai Casper relies on the K1 platform, the identical one used for the Hyundai i10. The Casper is smaller than the Kona and Venue SUVs. For comparability, this automobile has dimensions of three,600 mm which implies it’s in the identical class because the Suzuki Ignis and Renault Kwid.
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Hyundai is providing the Casper with two engine choices. Each have a capability of 1.0-litre however there’s a naturally aspirated unit and a turbocharged unit. The 2 engines are able to producing 75 hp and 99 hp of energy respectively.
First Revealed Date: 15 Could 2024, 19:00 PM IST