Hyundai Casper Powertrain Options Leaked, Micro SUV To Rival Tata Punch

• Hyundai Casper will be the carmaker’s entry-level SUV.

• Will be powered by 1-litre naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engines.

• In Korea, both engines come with a 4-speed automatic. 

• The India-spec model could get different powertrains. 

• Expected to be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) here.

The upcoming Hyundai micro SUV, likely to be called Casper, has been spotted testing multiple times. Now, a document has surfaced online, revealing its powertrain options. 

The micro SUV in South Korea seems to be offered with two 1-litre petrol engines -- a naturally aspirated and an optional turbo-charged. The latter puts out the same power as the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Aura Turbo. Both units are mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Here are the specifications:

If the Casper makes it to India, it will be positioned as Hyundai’s entry-level SUV. Here, it could be provided with a different set of engines, possibly the Grand i10 Nios’s 83PS 1.2-litre petrol, 75PS 1.2-litre diesel, and 100PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol. The three should come with a 5-speed manual as standard and an optional 5-speed AMT (for the 1.2-litre engines). 

Now, to the features. The micro SUV should pack a large infotainment system with connected car tech, steering-mounted audio controls, a wireless phone charger, climate control, and keyless entry with push-button start. Passenger safety should be taken care of by multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors with a camera. 

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The carmaker had earlier announced that the Casper will enter production in South Korea on September 15. Here in India, we may have to wait a little longer; we’re expecting the micro SUV in 2022 at prices starting from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will square off against the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Mahindra KUV100 Nxt, and the upcoming Tata Punch.