Hyundai and Kia, Kia and Hyundai continue with their plans to electrify all their ranges. If a few days ago we learned that both brands had committed to segments A, B and C, now it's time to give a little fuel to the rumors. Yes, because there are already various means that are saying that the first A-SUV BEV of the South Korean house would be very close. As much, as they would have already seen it rolling loaded with a dense camouflage...
The fact is that the only "official media" is that Hyundai is working with its partner Kia on two models. It would be two urban that could adopt two different designs: one traditional and another SUV type. And so far little more to say, although knowing that they are plotting a electrical offensive in segments A and B with starting prices of 20 thousand euros, we can almost take it for granted. But this is not the only news about it…
The Hyundai A-SUV BEV would be based on the K1 platform of the Casper or the Kia Ray EV that is already sold in Korea...
Various media, including Carscoops, suggest that this A-SUV BEV would be an adaptation of the Casper. Does this trade name sound familiar to you? Well, you should, because we told you about him when he officially debuted back in September 2021. The fact is that these sources suggest that Hyundai would already work so that the Casper K1 platform can accommodate an electric powertrain. It would also be a clone of the Kia Ray EV…
Yes because as you already know Hyundai and Kia have jointly developed the E-GMP platform. This base is what supports the Ioniq range and the EV6 and future EV9 that is on the way. But there is a small detail that they still have to solve and it is none other than the size and scalability of the database. Yes, because it was not designed for segments A and B and therefore vehicles of this type cannot be designed on it. Hence, they are working to adapt the K1 base…
Beyond the base, Carscoops takes aim at its powertrain as well. We recently learned that Hyundai and Kia could launch an A-segment electric in 2023. Well, then it became official that they had partnered with BorgWarner to provide them with an integrated drive module (iDM) electric powertrain with a power that would reach up to 135 kW (183,6 hp). Of course, for this case it could be somewhat "decaffeinated".
Regarding its design, there are those who point out that on the basis of the Casper they will add elements of the Ioniq range. see the parametric design of its Full LED optics or the union of these elements through a transversal strip. Everything else is up in the air, although with little it could be very successful. His debut date is not known either but rumors say that by 2024 or 2025 they will be on the streets of the Old Continent...
Source - Carscoops
More information about this model
- Plazas 4 - 5
- Power 67 - 100 hp
- Consumer goods 4,8 - 5,7l/100km
- Assessment 4