2025 Hyundai Inster Review Roundup – All Australian Reviews in One

The 2025 Hyundai Inster enters the compact electric vehicle market with a focus on urban practicality and style. While it impresses with its spacious interior and city-friendly dimensions, some may find its performance modest and pricing potentially challenging compared to rivals.

This score reflects the aggregated ratings from CarExpert (8.1/10) and Drive (7.4/10). Chasing Cars did not provide a numerical rating.

Quick Facts

• Price Range: TBA (expected to be under $40,000)
• Electric Range (WLTP): 327km (Standard Range), 370km (Long Range)
• Power/Torque: 71.1kW/147Nm (Standard Range), 84.5kW/147Nm (Long Range)
• Battery Options: 42kWh (Standard Range), 49kWh (Long Range)
• 0-100km/h: Not specified

Key Specifications

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Spacious interior despite compact exterior
• City-friendly dimensions and maneuverability
• Versatile seating configuration
• Decent range for urban use
• Stylish design

Cons:

• Modest performance
• Potentially high price compared to some rivals
• Only four seats
• Some cheap interior materials
• Older infotainment system with wired smartphone connectivity

Expert Review Summaries

CarExpert

Rating: 8.1/10

• Pros: Spacious interior, city-friendly size, versatile seating
• Cons: Modest performance, potential pricing concerns

Summary: "The Inster offers a compelling package for urban EV buyers, combining practicality with style, though its success will largely depend on pricing." Read the full review

Drive

Rating: 7.4/10

• Pros: Clever interior packaging, decent range, city-friendly
• Cons: Limited performance, four-seat configuration

Summary: "The Hyundai Inster brings style and practicality to the compact EV segment, but may struggle against more powerful and potentially cheaper rivals." Read the full review

Chasing Cars

Rating: Not provided

• Pros: Spacious for its size, versatile interior, decent range
• Cons: Modest power output, potential pricing challenges

Summary: "The Inster shows promise as a stylish urban EV, but its success in the Australian market will depend heavily on its final pricing and specifications." Read the full review

CarExplore's Take on the 2025 Hyundai Inster

The Hyundai Inster enters the compact EV market as a stylish and practical option for urban dwellers. Its clever packaging allows for a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small exterior dimensions, making it an attractive option for city living.The versatile seating configuration, including fold-flat front seats, adds to its practicality.

However, the four-seat layout may limit its appeal for some buyers.Performance is modest, with even the Long Range variant offering just 84.5kW of power. While this is likely sufficient for city driving, it may feel underpowered on highways or when fully loaded.

Interior quality is a mixed bag, with some premium touches offset by harder plastics in certain areas. The older infotainment system, which only offers wired smartphone connectivity, feels dated in a brand-new model.Range is decent for urban use, with the Long Range variant offering up to 370km WLTP. This should be more than enough for most city dwellers, though longer trips may require some planning.

The Inster's success in the Australian market will largely depend on its pricing. With stiff competition from Chinese brands offering more powerful and potentially cheaper options, Hyundai will need to price the Inster competitively to make it an attractive proposition.

Ideal For: Urban dwellers seeking a stylish and practical compact EV with good city maneuverability and decent range.

Consider Alternatives If: You need more performance, require seating for five, or are looking for the absolute cheapest EV option.

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