2026 Hyundai Inster

    New from

    $39,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Hyundai Inster

    Last updated Dec 08, 2025

    The new Hyundai Inster is a small SUV 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.

    See Hyundai Inster models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    54.41 - 63.67 kW/t
    54.41 kW/t
    88.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    280 litres
    280 litres
    470 litres
    Price
    $39,000 - $45,000
    $21,990
    $68,000
    Warranty (Years)
    5 - 7 years
    5 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    6 years
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,730 - 1,790 kg
    1,670 kg
    2,220 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    144 mm
    144 mm
    188 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    42 - 49 kWh
    0.5 kWh
    64.8 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    10.5 kW
    10.4 kW
    10.5 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    120 kW
    100 kW
    120 kW

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    2026 Hyundai Inster Price

    Cross

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD$45,000
    *excl. on-roads

    All Hyundai Inster Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$39,000$45,000
    *excl. on-roads
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    2026 Hyundai Inster Specs

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    Base

    Same inclusions as the

    Cross

    Same inclusions as the Base
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    2026 Hyundai Inster Dimensions

    1610mm
    1610mm
    3825mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2026 Hyundai Inster Fuel Economy

    Hyundai InsterFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWDElectric-
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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.

    2026 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.

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    Hyundai Inster FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Inster is the Base that starts from $39,000.

    The most expensive Hyundai Inster is the Cross that starts from $45,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Inster is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Cross.

    The largest Hyundai Inster is the Cross which measures 1610mm wide, 3845mm in length and sits 1610mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Inster is the Cross which has 85kW of power from its null engine.

    The Hyundai Inster is built in null and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Inster is the Cross which weighs 1790 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Inster uses Electric.