Sunday, October 14, 2018
2019 Hyundai Kona On Sale Now, Electric Coming In 2019
2019 Hyundai Kona (left), powered by either a standard 147 horsepower 2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission or available 175 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected engine with 7-speed DCT, starts at $20,970 for the SE model (including freight charge of $980). Now standard on all trim levels is Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies that include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist and Driver Attention Warning and all trims get an additional front USB charging port and soft touch front door armrests and inserts. The 2019 Kona is on sale now.
The Hyundai Kona Electric (right), with an estimated range of 258-miles, employs a 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. An eighty percent charge can be achieved in 54 minutes with a Level-III quick charge (zero to 80 percent charge @ 100 kW charging capability), using the SAE-Combo charging port, while a 7.2 kW Level-II charger takes nine hours and thirty-five minutes. The Kona Electric EPA-estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined. Kona Electric has Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Distance Warning and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection. 2019 Kona Electric models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and will be available in the beginning of 2019, with initial availability in California and subsequently in the ZEV-focused states in the western and northeastern regions of the U.S. market.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
2024 Hyundai Kona Coming This Fall
The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models, are 5.7 inches longer overall on a wheelbase that's increased by 2.3 inches, and it's a full inch wider than its predecessor. The Kona Electric is equipped with the 64.8-kWh battery delivering an electric range of 260 miles based on preliminary Hyundai internal estimates. Kona offers a choice of two gasoline powertrains, a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine paired with a Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission while the N Line and Limited trims offer a 190 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at U.S. dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late Fall.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
2022 Hyundai Kona Arrives This Spring
The new 2022 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric SUVs, 1.6 inches longer than the previous model, receive a fresh design for the U.S. market, including an all-new sporty N Line trim. The standard powertrain is a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine paired with a new Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission, while the N Line and Limited trims offer a 195 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine coupled to a seven-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch transmission. The Kona Electric, freshened with a new front fascia design, has a 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery producing an estimated MPGe is 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined based on internal testing. The center-stack and center-cluster displays are all new for the Electric with large 10.25 screens. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs will arrive in the Spring.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
LA Auto Show: 2018 Hyundai Kona
2018 Hyundai Kona crossover, on an all-new CUV platform, is powered by a choice of a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC™ manual-shifting mode and the Limited and Ultimate trims offer the 175 horsepower Gamma 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine. Differentiated rear suspension design has been developed for 2WD and AWD models. Kona offers Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. Kona radar systems also assist with the Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collison Warning. Advanced connectivity features include standard Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™, SiriusXM® Radio, HD Radio and next-generation Blue Link® LTE-powered connectivity. 2018 Kona models will be available at Hyundai dealers in the first quarter of 2018.
Friday, September 27, 2019
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric With 258 Mile Range
The 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV, the brand's first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, is on an all-new CUV platform and will offer an enhanced premium navigation system and a battery warmer system. Powered by a 201 horsepower permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a 64 kWh lithium-ion battery develops 291 lb.-ft. of torque distributed to the front wheels. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. The Kona Electric has a 258-Mile EPA-estimated range, with the EPA-estimated MPGe of 132 city, 108 highway, and 120 combined. Kona Electric battery is covered by Hyundai’s 10-year, 100K mile battery warranty.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Hyundai Kona All-New Compact SUV
The Hyundai Kona, with an all-new compact SUV platform developed for the Kona, will offer a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter MPI Atkinson engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission or the 175 horsepower Gamma 1.6T-GDI engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Safety features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Warning. The car’s radar systems also assist with the Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collison Warning. Different rear suspension systems have been developed for both 2WD and 4WD. The Kona will go on sale in Korea later this month, followed by North America and Europe.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Crossover Starts Under $30,000 With Tax Credit
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric crossover, with a 258-mile estimated range, has a starting price of $36,450, for an effective net price of $28,950 ($29,995 including delivery), with the electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500 factored in. Customers may receive the available federal tax credit of up to $7,500, dependent on individual tax circumstances. Kona Electric models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and will be available in the beginning of 2019, with initial availability in California and subsequently in the ZEV-focused states in the western and northeastern regions of the U.S. market.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Starts At $34,010
The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, in its second-generation, is nearly six inches longer and features a larger cabin and 33 percent more cargo area with up to 261 miles of EPA-estimated range. The 133 horsepower SE FWD model starts at $34,010 (including $1,335 delivery charge). The SEL and Limited have 201 horsepower electric motors. The Kona Electric comes standard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster seamlessly integrated with Hyundai’s next-generation 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction-Turning and Direct-Oncoming, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning, Rear Occupant Alert, and second-row seat belt reminders are all standard.