Is the Casper in disguise as the Hyundai Ai3?

Question

The Hyundai Ai3, Hyundai’s upcoming micro SUV, has been spotted testing and people are talking. It's clearly built on the same platform as the Casper sold in other markets, but Hyundai says it's a completely new beast tailored to India. But how different can that really be? Is this a rebadged Casper with a couple of tweaks, or is Hyundai really putting effort into making a car that the Indian market will want? So, let's get into the nitty gritty of the Ai3 and the Casper, and talk about whether Hyundai's way of doing things makes sense for the competitive Indian micro-SUV segment.

Vibhu · Accepted Answer

The Casper is built for Korean roads, you guys are forgetting. It'll drive very differently because the Ai3 will need a completely different suspension setup for India.

Shobhit · Answer

I’m honestly just excited we’re getting a new micro-SUV option. It isn't just that the segment needs more competition to keep prices in check.

Harish · Answer

I think we’re missing the point. But whether it's a Casper clone or not, the question is how does it stack up against the Punch and C3. That's the real test.

Shantanu · Answer

Realistically, it’s probably 70% Casper, 30% new stuff. That 30% could make a big difference when it comes to how it's received here.

Angad · Answer

So what if it’s based on the Casper? Now, the Casper is a cool little car. I'm all for Hyundai bringing that DNA to India with some market specific tweaks.

Animesh · Answer

I disagree. As you can see from the spy shots they are quite a few differences. The split headlamp design we're seeing on other new Hyundais and the longer, taller Ai3 look more like it.

Lokesh · Answer

Come on, guys. Obviously it's just a new face on a Casper. No, Hyundai isn’t fooling anyone here.

Is the Casper in disguise as the Hyundai Ai3?

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