The Hyundai stable is already filled with a slew of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and crossovers for just about every segment and consumer need. You’ve got the Santa Fe, Tucson, and the Creta. Yet somehow, the Korean car giant thinks that’s not enough. Hence it unveils the new Kona.
Named after the Hawaiian district that caters to adventure seekers, the Hyundai Kona is itself a study in adventurous design. The front, for instance, is dominated by the signature Hyundai Cascading grille, flanked by daytime running lights and turn signals set up high, and the main LED headlights underneath in a separate place.
The side is characterized by fender flares, while the rear gets the same high-low placement for the various lights and indicators.s And the roof is a contrasting shade, just like a lot of today’s modern offerings.
The inside story is likewise one of modernity. The materials used are of high quality, while the infotainment system can be had in either 5-, 7-, or 8-inch touchscreen options. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with wireless charging make your mobile lifestyle much safer and more convenient as well. A heads-up display also makes driving much safer and stress-free as it puts all vital info in the driver’s line of sight.
Sitting below the Tucson in the family hierarchy, the Hyundai Kona will be powered by a host of gasoline and diesel motors. A 2.0-liter Atkinson’s cycle capable mill with 147hp will be paired with a 6-speed auto. Then there is a 1.6-liter turbocharged T-GDI four-cylinder producing 175hp, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and a small yet still potent 118hp 1.0-liter T-GDI three-pot, strapped to a 6-speed manual. There will also be a 1.6-ltier diesel for those that want the option.
The new Hyundai Kona will be available in either front- or all-wheel drive. It will go on sale in Korea later this month, with other markets like the US and Europe following soon thereafter.
