![]() ![]() The Hyundai Casper's most direct rival would be the upcoming Tata HBX micro-SUV if launched in India. Hyundai Casper (AX1): expected rivals in India Additionally, there are talks of the Venue's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit making its way under the hood of the Casper, in some markets. ![]() ![]() The Korean carmaker could also offer lower variants of the micro-SUV with the Santro’s 1.1-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, in order to keep its costs down. The Casper will most likely come with the same 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine as in the Grand i10 Nios (where it produces 83hp and 114Nm). Hyundai Casper (AX1): expected engine and powertrain options The tail-lamps, which may have a unique circular design mimicking the front looks, will most likely be positioned on the rear bumpers. At the back, the tail-lamp will continue the model's quirky design theme, with triangular pattern and LED bits that are similar to newer Hyundai models like the Alcazar and also the Staria MPV sold overseas. Spy shots suggest the model will be aimed at the youth, with its upright and boxy looks and multiple quirky bits on the exterior like rounded off edges, a flat bonnet, a split setup for the circular headlamps with daytime running lamps that are positioned on the bumper. Hyundai Casper (AX1): expected styling cues A global unveil is expected by September, and India is expected to be one of the next markets where the new Casper SUV could be launched. Sources tell us that this new SUV will go into series production in Korea, which will also be the first market where it will go on sale. Similarly, the Casper (AX1) could have different marketing names, depending on the region. ![]() While it is unofficially confirmed that the micro-SUV will be called Casper in Korea, Hyundai is known to name its cars differently according to the market for example, the Creta is sold as the ix25 in some markets, while the Verna is called Solaris or even Accent in some nations. Hyundai has registered the name Casper in Korea and according to multiple reports, this will be the marketing name of the AX1 micro-SUV, at least in the Korean market.
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