►Hyundai introduces Inster Cross an inspired off-road variant
► Aimed at EV buyers seeking an adventurous style
► On sale later this year
Hyundai is gearing up to release the Inster Cross, an off-road-inspired variant of recently launched electric city car, Inster.
The Inster Cross promises to blend versatility with a rugged aesthetic, but does it offer anything more than a visual makeover?
Rugged enough for the outdoors?
The Inster Cross will showcase outdoor-inspired design touches both inside and out, while also offering the spacious interior and luggage capacity found in the standard Inster.
Changes to the new model include chunkier rectangular bumpers, embossed black cladding, and skid plates, with roof racks also fitted as standard. Front and rear skid plates will also feature with side rocker panels and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Inster Cross will be available in an exclusive green matte colour, alongside five other colour options, some featuring a black two-tone roof.
As for the interior, it only gets one significant change being the grey cloth upholstery with lime-yellow accents on the dashboard. Additionally, it offers the convenience of folding down all four seats and features a walk-through front cabin.
What are the specs?
Similarly, the mechanical setup remains unchanged, offering a choice of two single-motor electric powertrains. The entry-level option delivers 96bhp with a 42kWh battery, providing a claimed range of 186 miles. In contrast, the Long-Range version increases output to 113bhp and extends the range to 221 miles.
The intster Cross can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes, when using of a 120 kW DC charger.
Hyundai has said it offers range of advanced driver-assistant systems, including ‘Highway Driving Assist 1.5’, which integrates adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist.
Production of the Inster Cross is set to begin later this year at Hyundai’s facility in Korea.