10.25-inch Navigation System Now Standard
Casper Electric Equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Features
Hyundai Motor Company launched the updated models '2026 Casper' and '2026 Casper Electric' on July 15, 2025. The company enhanced product competitiveness by making popular infotainment features, as well as safety and convenience features, standard for each trim level.
Starting from the Casper The Essential trim, the following features are now standard: a 10.25-inch navigation system (with Bluelink, phone projection, in-car payment, Bluetooth hands-free, and six speakers), an ECM (auto-dimming) rearview mirror, and first-row LED sun visor lamps. For the entry-level Smart trim, a D&N (manual anti-glare) rearview mirror and a driver's seat LED sun visor lamp are included as standard equipment.
Additionally, all Casper trims now come standard with LED interior lights (room lamp and map lamp) and a first-row 4-way headrest to enhance product appeal. An interior fire extinguisher has been added to all models, including the van version.
For all trims of the Casper Electric, both the ECM rearview mirror and the first-row LED sun visor lamp are standard, and an interior fire extinguisher has also been added.
Starting from the Inspiration trim, advanced driver assistance features are standard, including: Highway Driving Assist, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (for safety zones and curves), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (for oncoming vehicles at intersections and head-on situations), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (while driving), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (when exiting forward), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, and Smart Cruise Control (with stop-and-go function). Hi-pass is also included as a standard feature.
The Casper's retail prices are as follows: base model Smart at 14,930,000 KRW, The Essential at 17,710,000 KRW, and Inspiration at 20,170,000 KRW. For the van model, Smart is priced at 14,600,000 KRW and Smart Choice at 15,600,000 KRW. The Casper Electric (based on eco-friendly vehicle tax benefits) is priced at 27,870,000 KRW for the Premium trim, 31,370,000 KRW for Inspiration, and 33,370,000 KRW for Cross. With government and local subsidies, the Casper Electric Inspiration trim is expected to be available for purchase in the low to mid-20 million KRW range, depending on the region.
To coincide with the launch of the updated models, Hyundai Motor Company will offer all customers who take delivery of a vehicle and enter the event by July 31 a leather car key case worth approximately 50,000 KRW as a prize.
A Hyundai Motor Company representative stated, "Casper is Hyundai's flagship entry-level SUV, featuring a robust design and a wide range of safety and convenience features. The 2026 Casper and 2026 Casper Electric, now with even greater product appeal, will offer customers an even more attractive choice."
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