Hyundai Exter Vs Casper - Are These The Same Cars? - Opinion | V3Cars

Apr 18, 2023, 05:00 PM IST
By Mahesh Yadav
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When Hyundai showcased the Casper, there were a lot of hopes that it’d come to India to challenge the Punch. Now that Hyundai India have confirmed the name of their Punch and Fronx rival, it begs the question — are the Casper and the Punch the same with different names?

In this Hyundai Exter vs Casper design comparison, we’ll compare the side profiles of the 2 cars to find out if the Casper is the one we’re getting in India as Exter. Based on the outlines of the 2 cars, we’ll provide an opinion on the upcoming Hyundai Exter SUV.

Hyundai Exter Vs Casper - Side Profile Comparison

So far, Hyundai have only revealed the outline of the Exter SUV. Even the revealed outline doesn’t have the wheels and complete side profile of the Hyundai Exter. However, if we compare the equivalent upper side design of the Exter with the Casper, then you’ll notice that the 2 cars have a drastically different silhouette.

The Casper has a much more boxy design compared to the Exter. The Casper’s windshield is fairly upright while the Exter’s is pretty raked. The Hyundai Casper also has a flat top with roof rails merging into the spoiler. Meanwhile, the Exter’s outline shows the sloping roofline with a somewhat upright rear windshield. The Casper’s windshield has a slightly sharper rake angle compared to the Exter’s.

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Are The Casper And Exter Same?

The differences between the Casper and Exter’s side design mentioned in the previous section clearly confirm that the Exter and the Casper are totally different cars. Moreover, the Exter seems like a better fit for the Indian market. The Casper is a small car for more mature markets where buyers are willing to pay a top dollar even for a small car.

Hyundai exter vs hyundai casper are these same cars design comparison

In India, we often equate size with the cost of the vehicle. So, the Casper would have had a tough time competing with the Punch and Fronx. After all, it’s smaller than the Santro in length but packs features like a sunroof and cruise control.

Also Read: Opinion - Is Hyundai Casper Coming To India Or Not?

Since we published the above article, we have changed our opinion about the Casper. There is certainly a white space in Hyundai’s portfolio to fill and we’re glad that they’re filing it up with the bigger Exter.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention. Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss. Mahesh wears the all-rounder hat at V3Cars, blending writing and motor vehicles — cars as well as motorcycles — into a single passion. He is drawn to compact, quirky and underrated machines that are full of character and a few lovable annoyances. It is no surprise that the Multix, Nano, Comet, Windsor and Navi rank high on his list of favourites.

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