Car Test Hyundai Inster Cross: The Chunky Urban Adventurer


Building on the massive success of the standard city EV, the Hyundai Inster Cross introduces a rugged, outdoor-inspired aesthetic to the small electric car segment. Utilizing the exact same 49kWh battery and 115PS electric motor as the Inster 02, the Cross variant targets lifestyle-oriented buyers who want a vehicle capable of navigating both city streets and light rural tracks. With its chunky body cladding, unique bumpers, and adventurous personality, it squares up against rugged small crossovers while undercutting them significantly on running costs and tax.


The Inster Cross differentiates itself from its standard sibling through unique design flourishes. It gains bold, redesigned front and rear bump- ers, distinct side skirts, and embossed black wheel-arch claddings that protect the paint from stray stones or supermarket trolleys. It also features standard roof rails, which can be equipped with an optional roof basket to carry outdoor sports gear or camping equipment.


The Bayon Ultimate manual is a refreshing return to basics. It doesn’t overcomplicate itself with heavy batteries or confusing hybrid modes; it simply delivers great tech, impressive interior space, and frugal run- ning costs in a highly dependable package. Hyundai Bayon Ultimate trim prices start at £25,280 on the road. For more information please visit www.hyundai.co.uk.


Hyundai Inster 02: The Clever City Revolution


The Hyundai Inster represents a massive milestone for the affordable electric vehicle market. Derived from the petrol-powered Casper sold in Korea, Hyundai has heavily re-engineered the platform, stretching the wheelbase to create a dedicated A-segment electric city car. In 02 trim, fitted with the larger 49kWh battery and 115PS motor, it aims a direct blow at the Dacia Spring and Citroën ë-C3. By combining an attractive sub-£27k price point with an incredibly mature driving feel, the Inster 02 is poised to become the definitive gateway vehicle for British buyers looking to make the electric switch.


Inside, the Inster 02 feels far more substantial than its dinky 3.8-metre length suggests. The layout is an absolute triumph of packaging. The dashboard features twin 10.25-inch screens that look and feel just as pre- mium as those in the £50k IONIQ models. Wisely, Hyundai has peppered the center console with physical buttons for the radio, climate control, and standard heated seats. The real magic lies in the seating flexibility. Both front and rear seats can fold completely flat, meaning you could theoret- ically lay a mattress inside for camping. Furthermore, the two individual rear seats slide forward and backward to trade passenger legroom for boot space. Slide them back, and a 6ft adult can sit comfortably behind a 6ft driver with headroom to spare; slide them forward, and the boot expands from 238 to 351 litres. Higher trims even include a standard heat pump to preserve winter driving range.


Equipped with the 49kWh long-range battery pack, the Inster 02 sends 115PS (113bhp) and 147Nm of torque to the front wheels. While a 0-62mph time of 10.6 seconds sounds leisurely, the instant electric response makes it feel incredibly zippy up to 40mph, making it an absolute joy to drive through urban traffic.


On British tarmac, the Inster behaves like a car from the class above. It avoids the flimsy, hollow feel of old-school city cars, riding with a settled, solid competence. Large windows provide fantastic all-round visibility, while the tight turning circle makes light work of mini-roundabouts. The official WLTP range is a highly usable 229 miles on standard 15-inch wheels. When it comes to public charging, its 85kW DC peak capability allows it to replenish from 10% to 80% in exactly 30 minutes.


The Inster 02 is a masterclass in small-car design. It is cute, efficient, sur- prisingly spacious, and drives with a level of refinement that completely shames its price point. It is easily the best electric city car on the market. Prices start from £27,005 on the road. For more information please visit www.hyundai.co.uk.


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Inside, the cabin retains all the brilliant modularity of the standard Inster— including the 50/50 split sliding and reclining rear seats and fully folding front chairs. However, the Cross adds unique trim highlights and durable cloth materials designed to shrug off muddy hiking gear or wet dogs. Tech is exceptionally generous: it comes standard with the 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a 360-degree parking camera system, wireless phone charging, and a full suite of Level 2 driving assists including Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist.


Mechanically, the Cross mirrors the 02 model, outputting 115PS and 147Nm of torque. Because it rides on larger 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in slightly chunkier tyres, the official WLTP electric range drops slightly from 229 miles to a still-respectable 223 miles. The 0-62mph sprint is achieved in the same 10.6 seconds, with a top speed of 93mph.


On the road, the slightly larger wheel and tyre package gives the Inster Cross a fractionally firmer ride over sharp urban ruts, but it offsets this by feeling even more planted on fast B-roads.


The steering remains beautifully light, and the extra body cladding pro- vides peace of mind when squeezing through narrow country lanes over- hung with hedgerows. It doesn’t offer true all-wheel drive, but a dedicated ‘Snow’ drive mode alters the traction control parameters to help you pull away smoothly on icy morning commutes. Charging performance remains identical, taking 30 minutes to replenish from 10% to 80% on a DC rapid charger.


The Inster Cross successfully injects a healthy dose of rugged desire into an already brilliant package. While you sacrifice a tiny bit of range for those striking looks, the added style, beefier tyres, and spectacular standard equipment list make it a highly desirable little explorer. Prices start from £28,745 on-the-road.


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