Hyundai Kona SUV coming up

By CARSIFU | 3 April 2017


SEOUL: Hyundai Motor has named its new compact SUV Kona after the coastal region in Hawaii. It is set to launch in the summer of 2017.

Kona is Hyundai's first move into the B-SUV segment and leads the wider expansion of its SUV range. The vehicle is based on the Intrado Concept first seen at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

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The Intrado Concept.


The Kona name continues Hyundai’s tradition of naming crossover and SUV models after famous travel destinations – notably the Creta, Santa Fe, Tucson and Veracruz – with the new compact SUV reflecting many of the lifestyle attributes of the desirable Kona district.

According to Hyundai, the Kona has been developed with a focus on enhancing driving dynamics. It promises best-in-class interior space and innovative design features that hint at the future direction of the brand's next generation of SUV models.

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The Hawaiian destination of Kona boasts many thrill-seeking activities such as surfing, water skiing and scuba diving. Hyundai is hoping that the island’s energetic image would be reflected in its new lifestyle-focused SUV through its innovative, practical and functional design.

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