Hyundai INSTER

Why dors it have to look so crap?

Thought Hyundai had brought back the 8 track for a second…

That's the 49kWh version for €19,995.

Edit: See it's down as "from €19,995" in the description.

Itll be very interesting to see what sort of PCP deals are available on this. Should be very affordable with a small deposit.

I'd say it'll be 3.9% because of the lower purchase price. Wonder when the dealers are expecting demo models.

That dealer has this:

I see Hyundai are taking reservations on this - 200 deposit (not clear if it is refundable or not!) They also show a 3rd "Launch Edition" model which has the houndstooth interior.

https://inster.hyundai.ie/products/inster-elegance-49-launch

I put myself down for that one, love the interior - reminds me of a Fiat 500 I had a while ago. Also note that all the pics show the sunroof in place but it isn't clear if any of the Irish models are actually going to get it.

I was initially assuming I'd be getting a Kia EV3 but the pricing to get all the tech and the sunroof was crazy (approx 48k). Coming from a Soul EV which literally had everything available at the time it would be step down to get one of the Earth models. So I figured if I'm stepping down I may as well get something cheap and cheerful to tide me over the next few years when the EV market is going to be very turbulent. In 3 years time we should have a more settled pic in terms of battery prices and range and I suspect we wouldn't be seeing any more 50k compact SUVs.

My local dealer just rang me there, confirmed none of the Irish models have the sunroof, which is a pity but not a dealbreaker for me.

Not in dealers yet - there are 30 cars on a ship from Korea apparently, due to arrive in mid/late January next. The guy seemed to be implying they are going to be the demo cars but I'd say they'll be hoping to get test drives in before that, I wonder will they take a few over the UK?

I have been mulling over becoming a two EV household - probably going to go ahead with a purchase in the new year or the spring sometime. The second car will be my wife's daily driver, modest milage and a rare longer run of 250km max.

I have been pointing out some options for her to think about in the early €20's price range - it's her call, and we have probably been leaning towards a 3 year old id3, (Cupra Born, Kona, Niro also in the mix). No test drives done yet, just chatting with current owners as we come across them to gauge their experience.

The Inster has completely upended my thinking though, as it's right at our price point. It is likely going to affect the 2nd hand EV market in the new year also as I'm sure there are plenty of others in the a similar situation to ourselves. Why buy 2nd hand, when you can purchase a brand new vehicle around the same price point?

I know that the Inster is a smaller car than those I have listed above, but when there will only be one person in it 95% of the time for short drives, maybe it will be big enough....

Looking forward to getting a test drive in one in the New Year.

That's Terrible.

So that's what €1900 or in around about that much if a deposit and then €299 every month. This really needs to be a €100 to €200 a month car.

My guess is that given the price is so reasonable many will be paying cash for this car.

€100 a month is €3,600 over the three years PCP term. Add in the €1,900 deposit and your up to €5,500. So do you honestly think that they're setting the GMFV at €13K

I was not looking at it like that. Never thought if it like that.h How can a car manufacturer set a GMFV for a car that has never been on sale and in a market that is very impritictable?

Surely that is like trying to count sweets in a jar or to guess a card from a hand that you have never seen.

i think, youve hit the nail on the head, here. Depending on circumstances,this could be a perfect 2nd car for many

just looking at the spec on the Irish Hyundai site and the more detailed brochure on the UK site. 19945 euro incl delivery for the 42 kWh, 22945 euro for the 49 kWh. The bigger battery in Ireland also comes with some important extra equipment not in the smaller battery one such as a heat pump and sliding rear seats. I don't see any mention of folding front seats.

Bigger battery here comes with 17 inch alloys (360 km WLTP) whereas in the UK it looks like you can have it with 15 inch alloys (370 km WLTP)

Paint is 295-595 euros extra here with the exception of unbleached ivory which is a no cost option