Hyundai Inster

Model reviewed: Inster Cross
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai Inster Cross has even more appeal than the standard car, but it’s difficult the justify the higher price.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The new wave of affordable, attractive and relevant electric cars like the Hyundai Inster is a breath of fresh air. Comfortably hitting the sub-£25,000 entry price point also targeted by the likes of the Renault 5 and Citroën ë-C3, the Inster is more expensive than a Dacia Spring or Leapmotor T03 but is more generously equipped and proves affordable doesn’t have to look cheap.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Model reviewed: 02
Score: 8 / 10
“The Hyundai Inster 02’s pricing would have been competitive as little as one year ago, but now seems a bit expensive when compared with (slightly larger) EV alternatives such as the Citroen e-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda. However, the Inster does have a longer EV range, and we’d expect that, combined with the model’s charm, to give it some persistent buyer appeal.”
Author: Sean Keywood
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Hyundai is sure to attract attention from fleets looking to electrify due to its affordable pricing, quirky look, class-leading range, and its easy going, comfortable drive.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“For a compact urban runabout, the Hyundai Inster is big where it counts – big on character and charm, big on clever and flexible packaging, and big on range and performance. If you’re looking for an affordable and stylish runabout that doesn’t feel compromised in every area, then the Inster should be at the top of your must-drive list.”
Author: Curtis Moldrich, Ben Whitworth
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Hyundai Inster looks pricey on the face of it, but it’s well built and upmarket inside.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, Richard Ingram
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Hyundai Inster is an impressive package. For such a small car, it’s hugely roomy and loaded with quality materials and kit you usually expect to find in bigger cars. But this latter point might also be its downfall. Had Hyundai done away with some features that aren’t necessary for such a compact car, it could have created an EV that’s truly affordable.”
Author: Rob Hull
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It punches above its size for driver appeal, refinement and quality and the stylish exterior and funky cabin detailing give it some personality too. The pricing starts to look a little steep towards the upper end of the line-up but the basic range and performance stats, and reasonable equipment levels, justify its positioning.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Such a welcome addition to the electric car classes, the Hyundai Inster is versatile, stylish, affordable and has loads of ‘big car’ kit. We absolutely love it.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Hyundai INSTER is a rare beast: an electric city car. It’s even more unique by having a characterful SUV design style.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Hyundai Inster is a charming electric car with a surprisingly spacious and high-quality interior. Despite its diminutive size, it has the sort of onboard tech more commonly seen on premium cars, although prices do reflect this.”
Author: Richard Aucock
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Hyundai Inster has eye-catching, SUV-aping styling. Its roomy, practical interior is packed with standard equipment. But it’s still pricey for such a small car, and the base model misses out on rear seat flexibility.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“There’s a lot to admire about the Hyundai Inster. It makes incredibly clever use of its compact dimensions, offering more space inside than you’d ever expect from something with such a small footprint. The value proposition is strong too – particularly when you factor in the generous equipment levels.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Hyundai’s entry-level model is a cute all-electric mini-SUV to compete against the likes of the Renault 5. It boasts an impressive array of tech, but it’s not as cheap as we had hoped.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Good but doesn’t Inster the soul.”
Author: Will Dron
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Model reviewed: 02 Long Range
Score: 8 / 10
“This is a car in which it’s difficult to be glum. True, it isn’t as complete a package as its rivals, many of which do better on value for money, comfort, space, or all three. It’s pricey, too, although that’s more forgivable when you consider there’s a lot of equipment for your cash. But for all its flaws, there’s an irrepressible cheeriness about the Inster’s combination of quirkiness and charm. If you’re after an EV that brings sunshine on a rainy day, the Hyundai Inster is it.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Hyundai Inster is a refined and good looking little car, at home in the city and suburbs. Price a little stiff though.”
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Score: 8.4 / 10
“Hyundai has joined the affordable EV party, but it has done so in its own inimitable style. Although the Inster doesn’t have a rock-bottom price, the range of features are far from bargain basement either, and some are unique, like the flexible seating and cargo space options. This is a well thought-out small electric car from Hyundai with plenty of character.”
Author: James Morris
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