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2025 Hyundai Inster

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About the Hyundai Inster

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Hyundai Inster is a small car offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $45,000 for the Cross.

There are 2 variants of the Inster available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2025.

The Hyundai Inster is only available with an electric motor that produces 71kW and 147Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2026 Inster is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

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A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

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Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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2025 Hyundai Inster Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$39,000
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$42,500

Cross

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$45,000

*excl. on-roads

All Hyundai Inster Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$39,000	$45,000

*excl. on-roads

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2025 Hyundai Inster Specs

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Base

Same inclusions as the

Cross

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
Body exterior
- Black Trim Around Side Windows
- Body Type: Suv
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: K1
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Max Ac Charging (kw): 10.5
- Max Dc Charging (kw): 120
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.67
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Includes Ev Intelligent Route Planning
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.25
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
- Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 1
- Over Air Updates Type: Ota Updates
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
- Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking
- Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating
- Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation
- Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation
- Remote Battery Management Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Cooling
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Heating
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
- Remote Hvac Control Includes Timer
- Remote Hvac Control Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
- Remote Services Driving History Analysis
- Remote Services Find My Car
- Remote Services Geo Fencing
- Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
- Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
- Remote Services Send Destination To Car
- Remote Services Speed Alert
- Remote Services Theft Alert
- Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1059
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
- Front Headroom (mm): 987
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1275
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1050
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1290
- Front Track (mm): 1402
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 144
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 50.2
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 50.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.6
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1610
- Overall Length (mm): 3845
- Overall Width (mm): 1610
- Rear Headroom (mm): 982
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1228
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 885
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1260
- Rear Track (mm): 1413
- Wheelbase (mm): 2580
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Energy Recuperation Level Selection
- Energy Recuperation Single Pedal Driving
- Wltp Emissions Bev (combined): 0.0
- Wltp Emissions Bev Testing Type: Bev
Fuel
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Hybrid and electric systems
- Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Charging Socket Dc 1
- Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
- Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Type: Ccs (combo)
- Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Charging Socket Ac 1
- Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front
- Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Type: Type 2 (mennekes)
- Charging Information Mode 2 Amps: 10
- Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 20.68
- Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
- Charging Information Mode 2 State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- Charging Information Mode 2 State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
- Charging Information Mode 2 Voltage: 230
- Charging Information Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 5.13
- Charging Information Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 Kw 0% To 100%: 14.63
- Charging Information Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 Kw 0% To 100%: 7.32
- Charging Information Mode 3 Duration: 4.58
- Charging Information Mode 3 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 10.50
- Charging Information Mode 3 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 10.50
- Charging Information Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
- Charging Information Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.39
- Charging Information Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 Kw 10% To 80%: 0.46
- Charging Information Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 Kw 10% To 80%: 0.93
- Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
- Charging Information Mode 4 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 120.00
- Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
- Charging Information Mode 4 State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
- Charging Information Mode 4 State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
- Electric Driven Wheels: Front
- Electric Motor 1 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
- Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 147
- Electric Motor 1 Motor Location: Front
- Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (hp/ps): 115.0
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kw): 84.5
- Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 310.0
- Electric Power Source High Power Charger
- Electric Power Source Max Wireless Charging (kw): 0.0
- Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 49.00
- Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 10.5
- Number Of Outlets: 1
- V2l Charging Maximum Outlet Power: 3.6
- V2l Charging Total Power: 3.6
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Roller Control
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Bev Pure Electric Range Test Type: Bev Pure Electric Range
- Bev Hev Electric Energy Consumption Combined (wh/km): 151.0
- Bev Hev Electric Energy Consumption Test Type: Bev/hev Electric Energy Consumption
- Bev Pure Electric Range Combined (km): 360
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
- Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 150
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 150
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 93
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 115
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 115
- Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 147
- Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 147
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Driving Pattern Monitor
- Anti Collision System Includes Junction Turning
- Anti Collision System Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Highway Assist
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Autonomous Drive Traffic Jam Assist
- Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response
- Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Overtaking Sensor Includes Collision Avoidance
- Overtaking Sensor Includes Display
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
- Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Marketed As Sustainable Vegan
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Seating Configuration: 2+2
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 30000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 24
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Synthetic Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Ventilation System Heat Pump
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
- Battery Distance (km): 160000
- Battery Duration (months): 96
- Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
- Electric Systems Duration (months): 60
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Battery Distance (km): 160000
- Total Battery Duration (months): 96
- Total Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Electric Systems Duration (months): 60
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1745
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
- Tare Weight (kg): 1335
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

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2026 Hyundai Inster Dimensions

1610mm

3825mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2025 Hyundai Inster Fuel Economy

Hyundai Inster	Fuel Type	Combined
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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Inster?

The Hyundai Inster has a recommended service interval of 2 years or 30,000 km, whichever comes first.

2025 Hyundai Inster Warranty

What is the warranty on a Hyundai Inster?

The Hyundai Inster offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.