Hyundai Casper Becomes World’s Most Adorable Van, Probably

A few of us have a smooth spot for the Suzuki Jimny, however yours really has a weak spot for the Hyundai Casper. At solely 3,595 millimeters (141.5 inches) lengthy, the corporate’s smallest crossover makes North America’s Venue or Europe’s Bayon appear big by comparability. The quirky little automobile is now getting a brand new model at residence in South Korea, concentrating on small companies with retailers round city.

Merely referred to as the Casper Van, Hyundai’s lovely industrial automobile yanks out the rear seats of the common metropolis automobile to spice up cargo capability to 940 liters (33.2 cubic toes). As with correct vans, there’s a partitioner separating the seats from the load area whereas metallic bars shield the home windows and rear windshield from getting smashed.

Energy is offered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter naturally aspirated engine with a mighty 75 hp (56 kW) and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) of torque. Should you plan to hold heavier masses, then the stronger turbocharged 1.0-liter three-pot could be the higher alternative because it’s rated at 99 hp and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft). No matter alternative, each engines ship energy to the entrance wheels through a four-speed computerized transmission.

With an equal beginning worth of $11,400 at present alternate charges, the Casper Van is the most cost effective model of the diminutive crossover. For that form of cash, you get a pint-sized industrial automobile driving on wonderful 15-inch metal wheels and outfitted with six airbags in addition to heated and electrical folding mirrors. Hyundai throws in handbook seat adjustment for the motive force, rear parking sensors, and an old-school foot-operated parking brake.

Although it’s an affordable automobile, the Casper Van comes loaded with security options, various from lane-keeping help to a driver help system. It even has cruise management, to not point out ahead collision warning and high-beam help. LED daytime working lights are customary tools, very like an adjustable steering wheel and a bunch of USB ports.

The Hyundai Casper Van goes on sale as we speak in South Korea.