The new Hyundai Kona has been improved with an assortment of updates driven by client request in Europe. A plan update - including, unexpectedly, a discretionary energetic N Line trim - gives it a powerful new look. An improved powertrain line-up gives both energetic and eco-accommodating choices. Overhauled availability and accommodation highlights make for a considerably more agreeable experience out and about. This and more make it a shockingly better item for Hyundai Motor's European clients. Hyundai Kona has been an example of overcoming adversity for Hyundai in Europe since its presentation in 2017 and has a quickly developing piece of the pie. Inside just three years, the sub-conservative SUV got one of Hyundai's most mainstream models in Europe. Since its dispatch, in excess of 228,000 units have been sold in the area.
Champ of the 2018 iF Design Award, the 2018 Red Dot Award, the 2018 IDEA configuration grant, and the sky is the limit from there, its plan has been reliably lauded by clients and analysts the same.
Kona assumes a key function in Hyundai's jolt technique, consolidating energized powertrains with a slick sub-smaller SUV body type. It was the main Hyundai SUV accessible with a scope of jolted powertrains, including a cross breed and a completely electric form.
Kona N Line includes a lively and reformist plan
"Curiously, there is an upbeat vibe that I feel is basic with numerous Kona drivers," says SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President, Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. "Our plan motivation comes from this positive soul, and this is a commitment to all the travelers out there who investigate existence with a grin."
With the most recent item upgrade, Hyundai Kona will be accessible unexpectedly as a N Line rendition, joining amusing to drive with a passionate appearance. The Kona N Line stands apart through its energetic front and backside, body shading claddings, and explicit jewel cut wheel plan.
The front finish of Hyundai Kona N Line is portrayed by the dynamic highlights of the front guard, agreeably associated and bound together with the body shading treatment of the wheel curve claddings. Rather than the tough pallet plate of the new Kona, the N Line rendition includes a trademark N-style streamlined lip with low-lying corner balances for a street embracing appearance. Bigger, more specialized air admission highlights are additionally recognized by a novel work plan and surface treatment.
As an afterthought, the body shading claddings and new rocker board are supplemented by the devoted 18-inch compound wheel plan.
The backside finishes the dynamic and passionate picture of Hyundai Kona N Line. The back guard consolidates a huge focal streamlined diffusor in a differentiation shading to the body, just as a one-side twofold suppressor. At the back corners, the guard sash is shaped with strongly wrinkled lines and N-style blades for better wind current separation.
The inside is currently accessible with a devoted N Line shading bundle in one-tone dark with fabric, calfskin or softened cowhide seats. Likewise, the unmistakable red sewing, metal pedals, and N logo on the rigging shift and on the seats all add to a sportier look and feel.
Smooth and advanced plan updates for the new Kona
Hyundai Kona has become symbol in its fragment, with a striking, reformist plan and daring character. Configuration reports on front and back give the new Kona a considerably more smooth, refined look while keeping its vigorous mark.
The striking new front end configuration stands apart through its energetic look and eye-getting, defensive cladding boards. At the top, the extended hat closes pointedly over the middle grille with a wide, unmistakable shape giving the Kona an incredible look. Improved LED DRLs give a limited, puncturing look to the street ahead. Let down, the fundamental guard belt associates easily to the wheel curve claddings, shaping an interesting and powerful covering in a differentiating material to the primary body.
On the lower guard, the vigorous pallet plate seems to grasp the lower air consumption, and outwardly supplements the surfaces encompassing the primary grille. Incorporated into the guard corners are vertically-arranged streamlined deltas that improve wind current.
The side body holds the strong and etched state of the past Kona, yet the lively wedge-formed outline is additionally highlighted by the visual association between the shoulder wrinkles and the more keen, cleaner, more amicable front end.
At the back, the new taillights highlight evenly extended illustrations. These mirror the extraordinary character of the front end light signature. The new back guard, which additionally follows the defensive covering idea of the front and sides, is likewise worked with a differentiating material.
In its measurements, the new Kona is 40mm longer than the past adaptation, giving it a more smooth and dynamic hope to adjust its wide, solid visual position.
The new Kona accompanies five new outside hues, including Surfy Blue, Dive in Jeju, Ignite Flame, Cyber Gray, and Misty Jungle. These are notwithstanding five existing hues. Each shading can be joined with the Phantom Black two-tone rooftop. The two-tone rooftop likewise accompanies coordinating mirror lodgings. This adds to its lively and smooth appearance, and gives clients more alternatives for personalisation and self-articulation.
New Kona and all-new Kona N Line outside hues:
Light Flame [NEW]
Digital Gray [NEW]
Surfy Blue [NEW]
Make a plunge Jeju [NEW]
Hazy Jungle [NEW]
Apparition Black
Chalk White
Dim Knight
Heartbeat Red
Galactic Gray
Inside plan refreshes
The inside of the new Hyundai Kona was intended to communicate a more refined and reformist look than its archetype. It includes a rough, yet refined hope to coordinate the outside strength and to interest clients with a functioning way of life. This is notwithstanding a noteworthy innovation improvement, giving the inside another degree of saw quality.
The new support region is disengaged from the instrument board to pressure the even format. The dashboard shows up wide and vaporous to make a liberal, roomy environment. An electric stopping brake has been included as another accommodation highlight because of client request.
New encompassing light innovation enlightens the middle cup holder just as in the traveler and driver side foot lights, underscoring the way of life character of the vehicle.
New rings around the speakers and the air vents with an aluminum finish set up a more elevated level of value and refinement.
The new Hyundai Kona inside is finished by new hues and materials. New seat spread choices incorporate a dark woven houndstooth plan, fabric seats with dark and dim emblazoning, and punctured cowhide seats in dark, beige, or khaki.
With the dark woven houndstooth seats, mechanical roused and present day grains complement the fine-spun direct seat trim with its three-dimensional example. With the dark and dim material seats, complex visuals are made by shadows and dim subtleties in a few anthracite dim tones. Discretionary calfskin seats show a tasteful plaid surface which is likewise reflected in the material hole. Both the surface and the shades of the cowhide seats orchestrate the dynamic-looking inside range.
As an option in contrast to the dull inside, Kona is likewise accessible with a light beige inside trim, emphasizing the new look found in the entryway boards and seats. With the discretionary khaki calfskin seats and the khaki place comfort, Hyundai is also offering a characteristic and premium look as an option in contrast to the dark and beige adaptations.
Inside hues for the new Kona come in shading bundles for the seats or essential shading activities, which remember changes for shading to the dashboard too.
Shading bundles:
Two-tone light beige (calfskin) [NEW]
Khaki (calfskin) [NEW]
Essential shading tasks:
One-tone dark (woven fabric or cowhide)
Availability and Technology
The new Kona has been outfitted with the most recent in-vehicle network and innovation.
New to this model is a 10.25-inch computerized group, first found in the all-new i20. What's more, the new Kona likewise accompanies a discretionary 10.25-inch AVN screen, carrying with it new network highlights. The new AVN screen accompanies a split-screen work and various Bluetooth associations. Moreover, it accompanies the most recent Bluelink redesign, which incorporates User profile, Last Mile Navigation, Connected Routing, Live Parking Information, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. Clients can have a customized User profile which can be moved to other Hyundai vehicles giving a similar element. Last Mile Navigation assists clients with continueing the excursion to their last objective even after the vehicle has been left, utilizing either Augmented Reality or Google Maps. Associated Routing is Hyundai's cloud-based route framework. Live Parking Information gives clients ongoing data on the area and cost of close by accessible parking spots. What's more, the most recent Bluelink overhaul includes Free Text Search for clients to enter addressesThe new Hyundai Kona is also equipped with additional voice recognition features. Drivers can activate and control features like climate, rear window and side mirror heating as well as steering wheel heating through a simple voice command.
As standard, the new Kona is equipped with Display Audio, which has been increased from seven to eight inches, and DAB radio. It has also been upgraded with wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, meaning customers do not have to use a cable anymore to connect their phones to the Display Audio system.
Advanced safety & driving assistance
The new Hyundai Kona has been equipped with a range of safety and driving assist features for added peace of mind.
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) has been upgraded to include the stop and go function. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), available in combination with the DCT, has been enhanced too, engaging the vehicle's differential brakes to prevent a collision if another vehicle is detected near the rear corner (blind spot) and the driver attempts to change lanes.
One feature new to this model is Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), which alerts the driver if they do not react fast enough when the vehicle ahead of them starts moving. Another is Lane Following Assist (LFA), which automatically adjusts steering to assist the driver to keep in the centre of the lane.
Another upgraded feature is Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with pedestrian and new, optional cyclist detection. The optional FCA uses a sensor in addition to a camera to better detect potential collisions. This increases the detection range and the types of targets, which can be detected, and ensures the system works even in bad weather conditions. If the system senses a potential collision and the driver fails to react in time, it automatically applies the brakes. As another enhancement, FCA now comes as standard (camera based), including pedestrian detection-
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), also a first for the new Kona with the DCT, works to avoid a collision when backing up by applying the brakes if another vehicle is detected. This is an upgrade from the previously-available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, which only provided a warning.
Another unique feature to the new Kona is Rear Seat Alert (RSA), which alerts the driver if someone or something is in the back seat when they go to exit the vehicle. Another safety feature primarily intended for the protection of children, Safe Exit Warning (SEW) is intended to prevent passengers from exiting the vehicle if it is not yet safe to do so.
Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW) uses the vehicle's navigation or the front camera to determine the current speed limit and displays it in the cluster and AVN. If the driver exceeds the speed limit, a visual warning is shown.
In addition, the new Kona is now available with eCall, a feature which automatically alerts emergency services if the airbags are deployed or the e-Call button is being pushed.
Hyundai SmartSense Active Safety Features
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) [NEW]
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist [NEW]
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with stop and go [NEW]
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) [NEW]
Lane Following Assist (LFA) [NEW]
Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW) [NEW]
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) [NEW]
Rear Seat Alert (RSA) [NEW]
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (now with [NEW] optional cyclist detection)
Other Safety Features:
e-call [NEW]
Comfort & Roominess
A number of new convenience features allow for a more comfortable ride - now, even for backseat passengers. These include second row heated seats and a second-row USB port. The new Kona with manual seats has also been improved. Passengers in the front row can also now adjust their seat height for an optimised seating position while they ride.
New powertrain options for both sporty and eco-conscious consumers
The powertrain line-up for the new Kona reaches new heights in terms of performance and sustainability. 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 198 PS to the table. This powerful, sporty powertrain is available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variations.
For increased fuel efficiency, the new Kona will be equipped with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This technology is applied to the 1.6-litre Smartstream diesel engine with 136 PS as standard and is available with a seven-speed DCT (7DCT) or six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (6iMT), as well as optional four-wheel drive. The 1.0-litre T-GDI Smartstream petrol engine with 120 PS can also be equipped with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and 6iMT as an option.
First seen in the new i30 and the all-new i20, the iMT's clutch operates purely electronically instead of a mechanical linkage. The iMT decouples the engine from the transmission after the driver releases the accelerator, saving fuel as the engine can switch off and the car enters into coasting mode. The engine restarts in the same gear as soon as the driver presses either the brake or the accelerator pedals, thanks to the power provided by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator.
Kona Hybrid system
The new Hyundai 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 141 PS, paired with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission and with two-wheel drive. The 32kW electric motor draws its energy from a 1.56 kWh lithium polymer battery.
Ride and handling enhancements for more comfort
The new Hyundai Kona has been subject to a series of tuning updates for a smoother ride compared to its predecessor. The suspension has been retuned in order to improve driving comfort, without degrading the Kona's sporty character. Next to springs and dampers, the stabilizer bars were modified for better ride comfort and isolation. The rear bump stop was also modified, bringing benefits for primary ride and lateral body control.
The new Hyundai Kona also comes with improved tires on all sizes of wheels, resulting in less rolling resistance and more efficient driving. The 18-inch tires have been upgraded from Conti Sport Contact 5 to Conti Premium Contact 6 to improve the ride comfort attribute of the vehicle. This also means drivers can expect better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions while at the same time enjoying less road noise than before. This creates an excellent balance between eco-friendly driving and sportiness. In addition, several parts of the vehicle have been renewed to improve Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH), further increasing the comfort inside the cabin.
The steering was fine-tuned to match the new suspension character as well as to fit the new tires. The new Kona now shows a comfortable, yet connected steering behaviour. Steering efforts are also more linear and well-balanced across the complete speed range.
This set up is applied to the whole Kona range, including the Kona N Line. The only exception is the Kona N Line paired with the 1.6 T-GDI powertrain and four-wheel drive, which received a specific steering tuning to match the character of the vehicle.
The all-new Hyundai Kona N Line and new Kona will arrive to European showrooms towards the end of the year, while the new Kona Hybrid will follow beginning of 2021.
