The Kona offers even more space

In South Korea, Hyundai is already launching the new generation of its Kona. It's larger in size and available as a gasoline, hybrid, electric, and sporty N-Line.

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The new generation of Hyundai Kona is already in the starting blocks, at least in Korea. Compact SUV as a pure electric car, as a full hybrid and as a combustion engineFor those who prefer a sporty look, all engines are also available as N-Line models. The data listed here initially applies to the Korean market; those interested will learn about the model specifications for the German market in March at the earliest.

Much more legroom

Chic and sporty: the new Hyundai Kona. Photo: © Hyundai

What is certain is that the Kona has grown in size – at least on the inside. Compared to the current version, the new generation has a a wheelbase extended by 60 millimeters. The amount is 2.660 millimeters with a total length of 4.350 millimeters. This enabled the engineers to Passengers 77 millimeters more legroom In addition, the Headroom increased by eleven millimetersBy using particularly slim, just 85 millimeters thick front seats, rear passengers get even more space. According to the company, the Kona offers the best space in its class.

For the engine, the choice in Korea fell on a 1.6 T-GDI with 198 hp and a Torque of 265 Newton metersThe alternative, a 2.0 Atkinson engine should offer 149 hp and a torque of 179,5 Newton metern. The hybrid also gets the 1.6 T-GDI engine, which then has a system performance of 141 PS mobilize and 265 Newton meter torque. Further data for the all-battery-electric model, including information on fuel consumption and data applicable to the German market, will be available shortly before market launch.

Light strip across the entire width

The new Kona offers more interior space. Photo: © Hyundai

Visually, the designers have tried to give the Kona a even sportier appearance This is especially true for the side view, where Chrome strips and side panels with wedge-shaped beads the compact SUV dynamic look was missed. The front with the üLED light strip running across the entire width provides a distinctive look. The Rear has a light strip, which runs across the entire width. The new Kona sits on 19-inch spoked rims, a first for the series.

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In terms of assistance systems, the new Kona is lavishly equipped and has autonomous emergency braking assistant, One active lane keeping and blind spot assistant, Exit warning, intelligent traffic sign recognition, Attention warning and High Beam Assist. Classics like adaptive cruise control, Highway Assistant, Surround View Monitor, Cross traffic warning or Blind spot assistant with monitor display are among the comfort aids.

Over-the-air maintenance

The new Hyundai Kona. Photo: © Hyundai

The Maintenance and updating of the control unitIncidentally, this is Over-the-Air, so that no workshop visit For charging smartphones and other electrical devices, multiple USB ports as well as the wireless charging system according to Qi standard.

Also stylish: The driver can control his new Hyundai KONA via the digital vehicle key via NFC technology on smartphones or smartwatches lock and unlock and start.

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