Hyundai has presented the new Kona , an evolution of its compact SUV to reposition itself in the market as a versatile, youthful and practical option . True to its philosophy, the South Korean firm is firmly committed to electrification, and now also to extreme sportsmanship. The new SUV of the Asian brand arrives bigger, improving its benefits and, faithful to another of its differential characteristics, with adjusted prices .
Aesthetically, the new Kona is not a revolution in any way. Quite the opposite. It is totally recognizable, but it shows small details, touches, which add freshness and keep it current. In this sense, we continue to bet on a silhouette based on very fluid, sensitive lines that provide a sensation of movement . The robustness is given by the protections that surround its silhouette and that also gains presence in the front, where the major exterior changes are concentrated and the rear, almost intact if not, precisely for the protections. The interior is also identical in design but there are two major changes that make it a completely new cabin: a larger central screen, which occupies the space in which its predecessor included the screen and various controls, and a digital instrument panel. , more advanced and customizable. It is longer, so its habitability grows and its trunk reaches 374 liters , offering a correct space.
Under the hood, the options are virtually limitless. There are combustion, micro-hybrid, plug-in hybrids and up to 100% electric options. In some cases, you can opt for an automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive, giving this urban SUV some offroad capability. Its powers range from 120 hp to 204 hp , passing through the 198 hp of its most powerful gasoline engine. In addition, Hyundai has an ace up its sleeve in the form of an ‘N’ variant . A few years ago, the South Korean firm surprised with the i30 N, which came throwing the door to the ground to position itself as a worthy rival of vehicles such as the Golf GTI or the Ford Focus RS. The Kona will drink from that proposal to become a radical 280 hp SUV.
