Hyundai Motor Group has been experiencing significant success lately.
; it produces some of the most daringly designed cars on sale today, from
the vintage-inspired electric Ioniq 5,
6, and 9, too the
funky Kia K4
, EV6 and EV9, along with the complete Genesis lineup. In addition to styling, its high-performance variants such as the
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
and
Elantra N
Are among the most thrilling options available in their particular categories. Their newest offering is the captivating Interstellar electric performance drift kart concept, which was unveiled yesterday ahead of the Seoul Mobility Show.
The Insteroid concept
is inspired by the charmingly small electric subcompact hatchback from the brand, the Inster (which is itself based on
the Casper
), however, the Insteroid receives an enormous dose of growth hormone that transforms the cute-looking Inster into a menacing yet adorable—or perhaps adorably threatening—electric super kart.
For the final touch, Hyundai fitted an absurdly large rear wing, front splitter, and widened wheel arches, complementing these with a sleek orange, white, and grey color palette, featuring distinctive asymmetrical wheels. Combine this with vibrant graphics and glowing accents for that extra punch.
Insteroid
Script adorns the Intriger’s already appealing design, prompting yearnings from Hyundai enthusiasts.
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A Shot Of Adrenaline
Hyundai mentions that the Insteroid draws inspiration from gaming, and since I was fond of designing broad-bodied versions of nearly every vehicle in games such as “Need for Speed,” this model really resonates with me. Outside the virtual realm, the Insteroid’s robust widened body and exaggerated elements evoke memories of past high-performance compact cars like the Renault 5 Turbo, Ford Festiva SHOgun concept, and Volkswagen GTI W12 concept. The Hyundai shares their performance-oriented approach.
The inside of The Interstellar resembles that of a racing car, featuring bucket seats and a roll cage. Hyundai hasn’t revealed specific details about this concept model except for mentioning its distinctive audio characteristics and the inclusion of a Drift Mode. This evokes an image of someone chuckling wickedly with eager hands rubbing together. It highlights lightweight parts constructed through a latticework design, along with eco-friendly elements such as fabrics woven from reclaimed fibers aimed at enhancing both performance and environmental responsibility. According to Hyundai, each aspect within the cockpit can be customized entirely, inspired deliberately to mirror the aesthetic of a DIY racetrack vehicle.
No Intentions for North America
Sadly, Hyundai’s charming Inster remains unavailable in North America. However, they plan to introduce the Inster in certain markets within the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Central and South American regions. At this point, there has been no announcement regarding the Insteroid entering production anywhere globally; nonetheless, we remain hopeful that an adaptation based on the Insteroid concept might receive approval for development.
At an unveiling held at Seoul’s Seongsu district cultural and retail hub known as Peaches D8NE (Dowon), Hyundai introduced the Insteroid concept vehicle. They also showcased a forthcoming online time-trial game featuring the character Inster, wherein participants compete against each other and gather ‘steroid items’—likely better described as evolution tokens—that help transform the Inster into the more advanced form of Insteroid. Additionally, they presented the Insteroid Kart, set to launch subsequently as a potent element within Kartrider Rush+, a popular mobile racing game.
The Insteroid idea will be displayed at the Seoul Mobility Show between April 3 and April 13, and Hyundai mentions it plans to appear at significant automotive events in important Korean and European markets. If Hyundai allows the press to handle the Insteroid anytime soon, I have a very tall friend associated with Jalopnik who would enthusiastically volunteer to assess its cockpit adaptability and take it for a spin.
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