Hyundai Kona

Overview

The Hyundai Kona is an SUV type car which is claimed to be a competitor to the Nissan Juke. It is also reported that it will also become one of the best-selling brands from Asia for the automotive market on the European continent in 2021. The Hyundai Kona is also presented to enliven the B class SUV market where this variant is an SUV. the fourth generation made by Hyundai after the launch of the Grand Santa Fe, Santa Fe, and Tucson. Hyundai will equip the Hyundai Kona SUV with an elegant and sporty design that is able to reflect the lifestyle styles of modern prospective consumers and is also equipped with superior specifications with advanced features that cannot be underestimated.

History

The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV (segment B) produced by the South Korean manufacturer, Hyundai. Kona debuted in June 2017 and a production version was revealed later that year. It's positioned between the Venue or Bayon and Tucson in Hyundai's lineup of crossover SUVs. An electric version called the Kona Electric (or Kona EV) was first launched in South Korea during the first half of 2018 and was rolled out gradually around the world thereafter. Actually Kona is named after the western district of the island of Hawaii. The company says the name "reflects the lifestyle of modern customers", in line with the "progressive design" it adopts. Naming the Kona also continues the tradition of naming the Hyundai crossover SUV model after famous travel destinations, including Creta, Santa Fe, Tucson and Veracruz. the Kona made its global debut in 2017 then made its way a year after in the Philippine automotive market.

Price

in 2022, The Hyundai Kona price in the Philippines starts at P1,188,000.00.

Exterior 

The facelifted Hyundai Kona N-Line is nothing if not distinctive. Whether or not you gravitate to the styling, is a This dashing car made by Hyundai seems to have a unique and attractive design. The reason is, from every side of the body it looks like it was deliberately built with a modern and elegant design concept that further strengthens its image as a futuristic Small SUV. In fact, the Hexagonal grille design on the Hyundai Kona which is formed in a larger size with the Hyundai logo in the middle also strengthens its identity as an elegant and dynamic luxury SUV.

Meanwhile, for the side, it is clearly seen how the curve or sharp line that seems to extend from the front of the Hyundai Kona through the modern door handles to the stern to the stop lamp design. on the back was also not much different from the front. Where on the back of the Hyundai Kona, the stop lamp is shaped or designed to follow the style of today's modern SUVs that look so futuristic.

Specifications Hyundai Kona is indeed built with dimensions that are quite spacious and ideal for a Small SUV which has a size of  length 4,165 mm, width 1,800 mm and height 1,565 mm, and has a wheelbase of 2600 mm.

Lighting

The main design of the Hyundai Kona is a three-level headlamp configuration that separates the LED daytime running lights and turn signal lights (above) from the headlights (in the center) and fog lamps (below). The overall appearance of the front is reinforced by the 'Cascading Grille' branding, which Hyundai prefers to call the 'armor'.

Wheels

The Kona sits on 17-inch alloy wheels, reinforcing the 170mm ground clearance. It's available in these color options: Red, Phantom Black, Acid Yellow, Blue Lagoon, and Ceramic Blue.

Interior

The interior of the Hyundai Kona is able to give a modern impression through the Heads-Up Display system available on the Kone Electric. Even for those of you who spend more time in the vehicle everyday, the Hyundai Kona interior gives a clear effect and good lighting, this is due to the eight-inch projection on the interior of the Hyundai Kona. Additionally, a heads-up display system provides excellent day and night visibility. So that it provides a sense of security and comfort while driving. In addition, the Hyundai Kona Electric also applies a shift-by-wire system. The system is capable of eliminating mechanical processes. And make it easier for you when shifting gears with just the touch of a button and the parking brake. This is all done with just a button.

Dashboard

To support comfort, Hyundai also completes this interior sector with several advanced features, especially on the dashboard. First, which is equipped with a 7-inch full color touch screen equipped with navigation buttons located on both sides. Then, not to forget, the Hyundai Kona also has features in the form of Android Auto and Apple Car Play which will be compatible with smartphones (Android and iPhone) which will certainly support the needs of users in their activities. In addition, there is also a wireless charging feature as a medium for charging smartphones, 4G WiFi connectivity and an audio system button on the Hyundai Kona steering system. So, the driver can control the audio system without disturbing his front view

Space&practically

This car has a cabin space that is quite spacious so that it will make the movement of its passengers more flexible. Of course this will make the passengers of the Hyundai Kona feel comfortable and at home.

Seat

On the other hand, the interior of this car will also be equipped with seats made of high quality materials that will make passengers feel comfortable and at home in the cabin of this car called the Hyundai Kona.

Boot

The Kona's boot will serve up some 374 litres with the seats in place, or 1156L with them folded flat, which is slightly more than the car it replaces.

Features

This car has several safety features embedded in the Hyundai Kona, namely the Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist, and Safe Exit Assist features. In addition, to protect passengers in the event of an accident, Hyundai has also equipped its Small SUV with airbags.

Comfort features

there is one interesting feature that is also embedded in the Hyundai Kona, namely Quiet Mode. This feature serves to provide comfort to the back row passengers who are sleeping. In short, by activating the Quiet Mode feature, the sound of audio devices that appear from the rear speakers will be muted, while the volume on the front speakers will automatically be lowered so that passengers sleeping in the back seat are not disturbed. On the other hand, for driving mode, this car made by Hyundai is also equipped with 3 driving modes, which can be adjusted according to driving needs, including: normal, ECO, and Sport, each of which has its own character. 

Infotainment features

The interior of the car is equipped with an entertainment system in the form of an audio system that can be integrated with a smartphone to play your favorite music to your heart's content on this Hyundai Kona with settings on a 7-inch sophisticated touch screen.

Powertrain performance

Engine

In the engine sector of this car is also known to be equipped with a reliable engine in the form of a Turbo engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters. The engine from the Hyundai Kona will be channeled through a modern transmission system in the form of a 7-speed Dual Clutch Automatic. That way, with the combination of the engine and transmission, it is known that it will be able to spit out a maximum power of up to 175 hp and a peak torque of up to 195 lb-ft. Of course, the amount of power generated by the Hyundai Kona will make this SUV more reliable and has a high acceleration rate.

Transmission

This car has a modern transmission system in the form of a 7-speed Dual Clutch Automatic.

Riding&control

In addition, in addition to having the right dimensions, Hyundai also equips the Hyundai Kona with sturdy legs. It's just that, for now it is still a secret, what suspension will be used to support balance in driving. It's just that, bearing as a futuristic premium Small SUV, of course Hyundai will equip this Hyundai Kona with a reliable and strong suspension. Meanwhile, for brakes, the Hyundai Kona specification uses disc brakes on each side and will most likely also be equipped with ABS technology to provide more qualified brake quality.

Fuel consumption

This car is also equipped with Fuel Injection technology which will certainly reduce the fuel consumption of the Hyundai Kona to be more economical and efficient.. The Hyundai Kona is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric, ULP and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.2L/100km for SUV /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Conclusion

Overall, Kona can be an alternative choice for those of you who are bored with Japanese SUVs. The engine is also quite powerful and quite economical. Unfortunately the car only has one variant, namely the AT variant and no other variants such as the GLS or XG which are commonly found in other Hyundai cars.