Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Hyundai's Crater Concept Signals Serious Electric Off-Road SUV
Hyundai showed off a new electric SUV concept called the Crater.
It's designed to go off-road and has big tires, special controls for tough terrains, and a rugged interior.
This might mean Hyundai is planning more serious off-road SUVs in the future, including one for India.
Hyundai debuts Crater Concept, its most serious electric off-road prototype
Features 33-inch tires, differential locks, terrain controls, and rugged interior
Hints at tougher future XRT models and an India-focused off-roader
Designed for serious off-road use with steep approach and departure angles
No official mechanical details, but likely shares components with Ioniq 5
- Who
- Hyundai
- What
- Unveiled the Crater Concept, an electric off-road SUV
- When
- At AutoMobility LA 2025
- Where
- AutoMobility LA
- Why
- To signal its intent to build serious electric off-road vehicles
- Tires
- 33-inch tires on 18-inch wheels
- Design
- Art of Steel design language with matte Dune Gold finish
- Interior
- Functional and playful, with ambient lighting and four-point harness seats
- Off-road features
- Low range controls, differential locks, downhill braking, trailer brake management
- Future plans
- Potential tougher XRT models and India-focused off-roader