Hyundai Kona: Its thermal range is official, but with some trick...

Hyundai Kona EV

The second generation of the Hyundai Kona is revealing its secrets little by little. For some time now, the South Korean house "is making us dizzy" with this way of executing the launches of its new models. First publishes a series of images (just the right ones, so as not to get excited) and data in general. Shortly after he returns to the fray with more graphic material, in this case from the interior, as well as vague data on its engines...

Now we are at this point. Here you can see how the Asian house has shaped the interior design of the new Kona. And it is not the only thing, because they also take the opportunity to tell us what their mechanical offer will be like. The problem is that this range is not the one that will reach Europe. So, there is still a third installment of information which will take place later on a date that we will tell you about a little later. In any case, don't miss it.

The interior design of the new Hyundai Kona is very reminiscent of that of the Ioniq range…

Hyundai Kona EV vs. Hyundai Kona ICE 1

As you know, the second iteration of the Hyundai Kona officially debuted in December 2022. At that moment we tell you all the secrets of its outer line, so today we are going to go inside without stopping at what is already known. Yet once inside the double 12,3-inch digital display is striking which is used for the instrument panel and as a central touch screen. They are united and remind those of the Ioniq 5 or 6…

Also, unlike many of its rivals, still rely on analog controls. What's more, they are still there for functions as important as the climate control or the steering wheel. In fact, the ventilation outlets are very well "hidden" between the base of the central touch screen and the climate controls that go in the center of the dashboard. Further down, are the USB C ports as well as controls for the heating of the seats and others.

Hyundai Kona design unveil 2023
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In short, the second-generation Hyundai Kona combines next-generation connectivity without forgetting all the benefits of traditional buttons. The only drawback that some clients could put on it (in my opinion I don't see it that way) is that The control to govern the automatic transmission is located on the steering stem just behind the steering wheel. This position is more to the taste of the Yankee client, but in the end it is more intuitive and simple...

Technology and interior habitability…

Hyundai Kona EV vs. Hyundai Kona ICE 2

The technology of the new Hyundai Kona is far superior to that of its predecessor, such as OTA updates. In driving aids we can mention the assistant to avoid frontal collisions (FCA), lane nod (LKA) or the safe exit warning (SEW). It is also equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) or Lane Following Assist (LFA).

Regarding its dimensions, indicate that the thermal and hybrid Kona grows to reach 4,35 meters long, 1,82 meters wide and 1,58 meters high. This level is with 17-inch alloy wheels, so with a 16-inch one it will be a little "shorter." The wheelbase is 2,66 meters providing it with a generous interior habitability for passengers and in which the trunk reaches 723 liters if the second row of seats is folded down.

The thermal mechanical range is official for South Korea: The EV version will be unveiled in March along with other details…

Hyundai Kona ICE 0

The mechanical range is another of the secrets we know about the new Hyundai Kona. The problem is that it is for South Korea and not for Europe. Yes, for our continent we will still have to wait until next March, so we will have to be patient. In the case at hand, the South Korean thermal and hybrid range revolves around three versions. There are two gasoline engines and a 1.6 HEV hybrid that sounds familiar to us.

The block that opens the range is a 1.6 T-GDI turbo of 195 CV and 265 Nm. For his part there is a 2.0 liter Atkinson atmospheric with 149 hp and 180 Nm of torque. In the first case, the transmission is an 8-speed automatic and in the second, an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) for maximum efficiency. The hybrid 1.6 HEV it combines a 1.6-litre GDi direct injection engine with an electric unit to deliver 141PS and up to 265Nm of torque.

Finally, and following letter by letter what Hyundai says in its official press release...

"More details about the new KONA for global markets, including the EV, will be released in March"

Therefore, there is not much left for the end...

Source - Hyundai


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