Hyundai Kona hybrid launched in Europe: 3.9 litres per 100km

By CARSIFU | 4 June 2019


LONDON: Hyundai has launched its Kona Hybrid in Europe, featuring the Kappa 1.6-litre GDI, a direct-injection petrol four-cylinder engine providing maximum power of 105ps and 147Nm of torque.

Its permanent magnet electric motor delivers 43.5ps with maximum torque of 170Nm.

It has a 1.56 kWh lithium ion polymer battery, the powertrain outputs 141ps and up to 265Nm of torque.

Fitted with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission, the Kona Hybrid can deliver a combined fuel consumption of 3.9 lires per 100km.

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In the cabin, the Kona Hybrid has white accents around the air vent surrounds and gear shift bezel, as well as Glossy Black accents on the door handles, steering wheel spoke and air vent bezel, and a grey headliner.

Standard models feature black woven cloth seats with white stitching, or black leather seats with white stitching on higher trims.

The Kona Hybrid inherits the same expressive design and ‘go anywhere’ attitude of the Kona and Kona Electric.

At the front of the vehicle is Hyundai’s trademark Cascading Grille, while twin headlamps are available with full LED technology.

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The Kona Hybrid’s leading safety package includes Front Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection ability.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is standard.

Also, the Kona Hybrid with the 10.25-inch AVN is equipped with the ECO-Driving Assist System (ECO-DAS) to help improve fuel economy.

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The integrated Coasting Guide analyses road information from the navigation system to notify the driver when deceleration (for example change of direction, cross-roads, highway exits) is imminent.

The feature aims to reduce fuel consumption and minimise brake usage.

The Coasting Guide can be activated when in Eco mode between 40 and 160kph.

Eco-DAS is further equipped with a Predictive Energy Management system, which manages charging and discharging of the battery in uphill and downhill situations to maximise the battery usage.

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