Will Hyundai Casper enter the Indian market after Hyundai Exeter?

The Hyundai Casper is based on the K1 platform which is also used for the Hyundai i10. Hyundai is offering the Casper with two engine options. Both are powered by the same 1.0-litre but one is a naturally aspirated unit and the other is a turbocharged unit. Trademark filing does not confirm the launch of the vehicle in the market.

Hyundai Motor India Limited launched the Casper globally before launching the Exeter in the Indian market. It was expected that Casper would be a micro SUV, which would come to our country but it did not happen. However, Hyundai has now filed a trademark for the 'Casper' nameplate. Hopefully, it can now be seen in the Indian car market.

Hyundai Casper to enter after Hyundai Exeter?

Trademark filing does not confirm the launch of the vehicle in the market. Manufacturers often do this to protect the vehicle's nameplate and design. With Casper, it is highly unlikely that the brand will launch it in the Indian market. This is because the micro SUV is smaller than the Grand i10 Nios.

Having said that, there is little chance that Hyundaiwill use the nameplate for its small electric vehicle, which should be launched in the coming years. The manufacturer is already working on an electric version of the Casper which is being tested overseas.

This product of the company can come in the Indian market and will compete with other affordable electric vehicles like Tata Punch EV, Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet EV and Citroen EC3. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this yet.

Hyundai Casper Design and dimensions

The Hyundai Casper is based on the K1 platform, which is also used for the Hyundai i10. The Casper is smaller than the Kona and Venue SUVs. For comparison, this car has dimensions of 3,600 mm which means it is in the same category as the Suzuki Ignis and Renault Kwid.

Hyundai Casper Engine and Performance

Hyundai is offering the Casper with two engine options. Both have a 1.0-litre capacity, but there is a naturally aspirated unit and a turbocharged unit. Both the engines are capable of producing power of 75 HP and 99 HP respectively.