Hyundai Motor Unveils Exterior Images of Entry SUV 'Casper'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] 'A new entry SUV with a confident and bold appearance has been unveiled.'

On the 1st, according to GGM, Hyundai Motor Company revealed the exterior design of the entry SUV model 'Casper (CASPER)', scheduled to be launched in the second half of this year, for the first time.

Casper is a model introduced for the first time in a new vehicle segment that did not exist before, reflecting consumers' tastes and lifestyles that pursue practicality, safety, and distinctive design.

'Casper (CASPER)' is inspired by the 'Casper' technique of landing by flipping a skateboard, reflecting the intention to change the existing automotive market landscape and stereotypes with a new vehicle segment and excellent product competitiveness.

With a length of 3595mm, a wheelbase of 2400mm, a width of 1595mm, and a height of 1575mm, it consists of a base model equipped with a 1.0 MPI engine and an active model (turbo model) equipped with a 1.0 T-GDI engine.

The exterior design of Casper embodies a young and dynamic sensibility unique to entry SUVs, based on confidence and solidity.

The front design completes Casper's distinctive style with a separated layout placing the turn signal lamps at the top and iconic circular LED daytime running lights (DRL) at the bottom, a futuristic parametric pattern grille, and a wide skid plate.

The side emphasizes the vehicle's dynamism with voluminous fenders (wheel arches) and high ground clearance.

The front and side first-row windows are visually connected by black-colored A-pillars to enhance openness, and the B-pillars, seamlessly connected with the door panels, along with bridge-type roof racks, emphasize a solid impression.

The rear door handles are applied as hidden types in the window glass area, adding a sophisticated and clean impression, and a Casper-exclusive character emblem shaped like a smiling person is mounted above the rear door handle to clearly express the vehicle's personality.

The rear features a wide tailgate that expands the width on both sides to improve loading convenience.

The parametric pattern of the front grille is applied to the rear lamps to emphasize a futuristic feel, and the same circular turn signal lamps on the front and rear complete a unified design.

An image of the active model equipped with a turbo engine and added sporty design elements was also introduced.

The active model emphasizes dynamism with a circular intercooler intake and mesh-type grille on the front.

The front features a sporty skid plate design, and the rear completes a dynamic image with a diffuser-designed skid plate.

Hyundai Motor Company opened the Casper-exclusive website from this day and plans to sequentially provide information related to Casper purchases, including the 'Early Bird Reservation Notification Event.'

A Hyundai Motor Company official stated, “This vehicle was developed reflecting entry customers' needs such as safety and spaciousness, and it is expected to become a balanced new option between compact cars and small SUVs.”

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