To increase cargo space, the tiny car removes the rear seats. It also has a foot-operated parking brake.
While some people have a soft spot in their hearts for the Suzuki Jimny and others prefer the Hyundai Casper, my weakness is for the Hyundai Casper. The company’s smallest crossover is only 3,595 millimeters (14.1 inches) in length. It’s smaller than North America’s Venue and Europe’s Bayon. This quirky car will soon be available in South Korea as a new version, which is aimed at small businesses and shops.
The Casper Van is Hyundai’s cute commercial vehicle. It removes the rear seats from a regular car to increase cargo space to 940 Liters (33.2 cubic feet). Like proper vans, the partitioner separates the seats from the cargo space. Metal bars protect the rear windshield and windows from being smashed.
A three-cylinder, 1.0-liter naturally-aspirated engine of 75 horsepower (56 kW), and 95 Nm (70lb-ft), provides power. The turbocharged 1.0 liter three-pot engine is rated at 99 horsepower and 172 Nm (127lb-ft). The engines are sent power via a four speed automatic transmission to both the front wheels, regardless of which option they choose.
The Casper Van, which has a starting price equivalent to $11,400 at current exchange rate, is the cheapest version the crossover. You get a tiny commercial vehicle with a 15-inch wheel and six airbags. There are also heated and electric folding mirrors. Hyundai includes manual seat adjustment, rear parking sensors, and an older-fashioned foot-operated parking brake.
The Casper Van is a low-cost car that comes with many safety features. These include lane-keeping assist and driver assistance systems. You also get cruise control and forward collision warning as well as high-beam assist. Standard equipment includes LED daytime running lamps and several USB ports.
Today, the Hyundai Casper Van is available in South Korea.