Hyundai Kona enhanced

By RIZAL JOHAN | 3 September 2020


LONDON: The new Hyundai Kona has been enhanced with a variety of updates following customer feedback in Europe.

A design update – including, for the first time, an optional sporty N Line trim – gives it a dynamic new look.

The Kona N Line stands out through its sporty front and rear end, body colour claddings, and specific diamond-cut wheel design.

Kona N Line.
Kona N Line.


An enhanced powertrain line-up provides both sporty and eco-friendly options. Upgraded connectivity and convenience features make for an even more comfortable experience on the road.

“Customers are demanding more SUVs and electrified solutions – Hyundai is responding with a combination of both. As one of our most popular models, Kona has played a key role in Hyundai’s success in Europe in recent years,” said Hyundai Motor Europe marketing & product vice-president Andreas-Christoph Hofmann.

Hyundai said the powertrain line-up for the Kona see a performance increase and are more sustainable. At the top of the line-up is an enhanced 1.6-litre T-GDI Smartstream engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, which brings 195hp to the table.

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The new Kona is also available as a hybrid option, which was added to the Kona line-up in 2019. This powertrain features a 1.6-litre GDI engine and electric motor with a combined output of 139hp, paired with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission and with two-wheel drive.

The Kona interior is completed by new colours and materials. The new console area is disconnected from the instrument panel to stress the horizontal layout.

New ambient light technology illuminates the centre cup holder while new rings around the speakers and the air vents with an aluminium finish. Also new to this model is a 10.25-inch digital cluster.

The new Kona features the Hyundai SmartSense Active Safety Features which includes Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with stop and go, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Lane Following Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Warning, Safe Exit Warning, Rear Seat Alert, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist now with optional cyclist detection.