Hyundai Inster gains off-road inspired Cross variant

Both versions use nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) and all Insters receive a heat pump and 85kW (DC) charging capabilities as standard.

While these specs put the Inster roughly on par with its peers, Hyundai believes it will stand out for its interior connectivity and onboard technologies.

Inside, all versions get a pair of 10.25-inch digital displays (an instrument cluster and an infotainment touchscreen), and you can use your smartphone as a ‘key’ to unlock and start the car.

The Inster also gets Hyundai’s full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including a 360-degree parking camera, adaptive cruise control and the Korean brand’s new blind-spot monitoring system, which designs a camera image of your rear view on the instrument panel as you indicate.

Inster deliveries are scheduled to begin next spring. UK customers will have battery options and two trim levels, called 01 and 02.

Kit including digital instrument cluster, infotainment touchscreen, rearview camera and automatic headlights are standard. However, to get the sliding rear seat, folding front seats or LED headlights, you must opt ​​for 02 trims, priced from £26,745.