This is Hyundai Casper – and we’re going gaga over its odd cuteness 

Updated Sep 02, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Or at least our Content Manager does. 

Before its upcoming official launch in South Korea, Hyundai revealed the all-new Casper subcompact city car. It is smaller than the Venue, and its size is fairly similar to the full-on Kei cars that are sold in Japan. 

A picture of the Hyundai Casper

Here it is ladies and gents, the Hyundai Casper

According to Hyundai though, it will likely come with a naturally-aspirated 1.0-liter engine or a 1.0-liter mill with a turbo. So say goodbye to your “K-pop, Kei car” puns. Then again, it is yet to be confirmed as to what exact engine we’re talking about here. 

But regardless of the lack of actual specs, we really like how the Casper looks. Its diminutive size makes it cute, and its odd proportions only add more to its charm. But while we call it cute, it has some deal of macho-ness to it. It features a large grille, a pair of sharp daytime running lights, deep character lines, and an overall shape which resembles that of a crossover SUV. It even features roof rails, and the usual black plastic body cladding. 

A picture of the Hyundai Casper from the side

Note the asymmetrically sized windows 

And judging from the photos, the Casper looks like it can fit up to five. It also has some pizzazz to it as it is one of the few subcompact models that come with a sunroof. For now, though, the brand is yet to release any pictures of its interior. So yeah, we have no idea what kind of on-board features it comes with for now. 

Going back to its size, it only measures 3,595mm long. That’s 445mm shorter than the already tiny 4,041mm long Hyundai Venue. That said, we are of the opinion that it would be good for Hyundai Philippines to bring in this future model locally. 

Hyundai Asia Resources Inc after all currently lacks a model that can go toe-to-toe against the likes of the Suzuki S-Presso, Toyota Wigo, and Kia Picanto.  

A picture of two Hyundai Caspers in different colors

By the looks of it, the Casper might do well on local roads

As a side note, the name Casper doesn’t reference Seymour Reit’s friendly ghost. Instead, it is a nod to the Casper, a type of skateboarding trick invented by Bobby “Casper” Boyden. This of course shows just how cool, hip, and urban the immensely cute-looking Hyundai Casper is.  

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Know more about Hyundai

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In the local market, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., under the leadership of Lee Dong-Wook now sells Hyundai models locally as of 2022.  

The brand’s lineup consists of the new crossovers which includes the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Creta. Under the MPV category, the Korean marque then has the new Staria model. The most affordable model in the local Hyundai lineup is the Creta's GL variant, which is priced at Php 998,000. The most expensive meanwhile is the Santa Fe, which retails at Php 2,420,000.

Of note, Philkotse makes sure to update its Hyundai car price list as needed. It also provides an up-to-date list of car promos for the said brand, as well as a list of Hyundai dealerships around the country. 

Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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