►Hyundai introduces Inster Cross an inspired off-road variant
► Aimed at EV buyers seeking an adventurous style
► On sale soon
Hyundai has revealed UK pricing of the Inster Cross, an off-road-inspired variant of the recently launched electric city car, Inster. The Cross will start at £28,745 on the road and be offered in just one trim. For context, that’s a chunk more than the basic 01 spec trim Inster’s £23,495, and just a touch more than the £26,745 asking price of the 02 trim.
Like the 02 spec Inster, the Cross rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels, but also adds distinct front and rear bumpers for a more off-road look. Other standard features include heated front seats, cruise control and LED running lights. Just like in the Inster, Hyundai has also thrown in a heat-pump and battery heating system as standard as on the Cross, for improved mileage in winter months.
Options include a Tech Pack, which offers Vehicle-to-Load functionality, an internal three pin socket and a Digital Key. The cross will be available in five exterior colours; Atlas White will cost you £300, Abyss Black £600, while two matte colours, Amazons Green and Aero Silver cost an additional £800. Natural Ivory is free.
Rugged enough for the outdoors?
The Inster Cross showcases outdoor-inspired design touches both inside and out, while also offering the spacious interior and luggage capacity found in the standard Inster.
Changes to the new model include chunkier rectangular bumpers, embossed black cladding, and skid plates, with roof racks also fitted as standard. Front and rear skid plates will also feature with side rocker panels.
As for the interior, it only gets one significant change being the grey cloth upholstery with lime-yellow accents on the dashboard. Additionally, it offers the convenience of folding down all four seats and features a walk-through front cabin.
What are the specs?
Similarly, the mechanical setup remains unchanged, offering a choice of two single-motor electric powertrains. The entry-level option delivers 96bhp with a 42kWh battery, providing a claimed range of 186 miles. In contrast, the Long-Range version increases output to 113bhp and extends the range to 221 miles.
The intster Cross can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes, when using a 120 kW DC charger.
