Hyundai offers an electrified proposal to rival the best competitors in the B-SUV sector, with its new Kona and mild-hybrid, full hybrid and electric engines. Let’s not forget that we are talking about a car that has marked the success of the brand, and continues to do so.
A much appreciated SUV since its launch, in just three years it has become one of the most popular Hyundai models, since September 2017 they have been sold approximately 230,000 units in Europe, of which almost 34,000 in Italy. Its design has been constantly praised by customers and critics, obtaining important awards including the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Award 2018 and the IDEA design award 2018.
Exterior design and interior look
New Kona presents several novelties, starting with a even more daring and innovative exterior design, combined with an adventurous personality. We find new elements in the front and rear, the new light signature and the new 18 ”alloy wheels, for the first time the Hyundai compact SUV presents the sporty N Line trim.
More refined and innovative look for interior, which gives the car a higher level of perceived quality. The technological evolution is significant and made possible thanks to the numerous features available on board, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity on the 8 “touchscreen, 10.25” high definition digital cluster and a central 10.25 touchscreen ”With split-screen functionality and the ability to accommodate multiple Bluetooth connections, as well as a USB port that allows rear seat passengers to charge their devices. A new ambient light illuminates the central tunnel and the lower part of the passenger compartment.
Hyundai Kona: the sporty N Line version
As we said, for the first time Hyundai Kona is also available in the N Line version (setup that we have already seen on Hyundai Tucson) that combines driving fun with exciting style. It stands out for its sporty front and rear, the exterior details in body color, the dedicated diamond-cut rims and the dedicated interior, characterized by the distinctive red stitching, the metal pedals and the N logo on the gear knob.
Driver assistance systems
Assisted driving systems Hyundai Smartsense make life on board safer and more comfortable, we find Autonomous Braking with vehicle, pedestrian and cycle detection, Lane Keeping in the Center and Driver Fatigue Detection. These can be combined with the most advanced systems such as Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance and Smart Cruise Control.
New Hyundai Kona, a wide range of electrified engines for 2021
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Hyundai Kona: new range of engines
For Hyundai Kona the House is spacious the range of electrified engines, thus reaching new heights in terms of sustainability. In addition to the Full Electric and Full Hybrid versions, it debuts on the model for the first time the 48-volt lightweight hybrid system; technology applied to the 1.0-liter T-GDI Smartstream petrol engine with 120 hp, combined with a six-speed intelligent gearbox (6iMT) with the aim of ensuring greater efficiency, and the 136-liter Smartstream 1.6-liter diesel engine CV, available with the 6iMT gearbox and with a 7DCT seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the latter also available with 4WD all-wheel drive.
The equipment of the new SUV
Five engines and three different types of transmission, the new Hyundai Kona is also offered in three different trim levels: XTech, XLine and NLine. The price list starts at 22,000 euros. The rich XLine version includes as standard Full LED headlights, 17 ” light alloy wheels, Start Button with Smart Key, 8 “touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay wireless connectivity, Android Auto and rear view camera, high definition Cluster Supervision from 10.25 ”and wireless charger for smartphones.
New Kona Hybrid: distinctive features and equipment
The SUV is also renewed in the motorization Full Hybrid, first launched in September 2019, responding to the demand for sustainable mobility solutions without neglecting driving pleasure, active safety and connectivity as a leader in the segment.
The new Kona Hybrid takes up the design of the family However, it stands out thanks to new alloy wheels with a dedicated design. The model is equipped with a full hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.6-liter GDI petrol engine and a 32 kW electric motor, powered by a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. With a combined power of 141 hp and the standard 6DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission, driving fun is guaranteed.
Kona Hybrid today is offered in three new versions, XTech, XLine and XClass, with a list price starting from 27,150 euros. The rich XLine version includes as standard Full LED headlights, Start Button with Smart Key, front parking sensors, 10.25 “high definition Cluster Supervision, 8” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay wireless connectivity, Android Auto and rear view camera , wireless charger for smartphones, rear USB and ambient light.
The interior of the electric version of the new Hyundai Kona
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New Kona Electric: equipment and autonomy
On the list of the completely renewed Kona SUV for 2021 there is also the new electric version, Kona Electric, which presents several innovations starting from a strongly revisited exterior design, able to give the car an even more distinctive and unique character. Awarded with numerous awards around the world, Kona Electric is the best-selling electric SUV in Italy in 2020 and features state-of-the-art safety equipment, advanced technologies and a true ‘best in class’ range and efficiency. The electric SUV is in fact able to guarantee up to 484 km in the combined WLTP cycle and over 660 km in the urban cycle.
Hyundai has a big goal, to make New Kona Electric a better product for its customers. This is the reason why the range extends proposing three new trim levels: XTech City, XLine and XClass. All are offered in combination with two different battery cuts (39 kWh or 64 kWh) to provide an even wider choice. The list price of this zero-emission version starts at € 35,850.
Hyundai informs that all the cars of its brand that are marketed today in Italy already comply with the WLTP homologation cycle and have the unique Hyundai warranty of “5 years with unlimited km” and the 8-year / 160,000 km warranty on the high voltage battery. .
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