Dare to be different

Always bold and truly one-of-a-kind, the new Kona has now undergone a comprehensive redesign, with sleeker and more refined lines further enhancing its uniquely confident look – setting it apart from every SUV in the class.

The striking new front-end has been completely reimagined – including the distinctive new LED headlamps and slimmer Daylight Running Lights up top.

Discover the dynamic new look.

The striking new exterior design stands out through its sleek sophistication and eye-catching, protective cladding panels. The stretched bonnet ends sharply over the centre grille with its wide, distinctive shape giving the new Kona a more powerful look. Enhanced LED DRLs provide a narrow, piercing look to the road ahead.

The sleek new tail lamps now feature horizontally-stretched graphics, which mirror the unique look of the front end light signature.

Performance

The new Kona reaches new heights in terms of performance and sustainability. New 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains help CO2 emissions and burn less fuel. A wide range of suspension and handling enhancements deliver a smoother ride and improved road control. The steering has also been fine-tuned to match the new suspension character and upgraded tyres provide better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

The 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine delivers 120 PS and is available with a 6-speed
manual or – for the first time – an optional 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
For better fuel efficiency a 48V mild-hybrid version with a 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Transmission is also available.
Max Power: 120 PS, Max. Torque: 200 Nm( 7DCT)/ 172 Nm (6MT and 6iMT).

 

 

And if you’re more interested in a sportier powertrain, the enhanced 1.6-litre
T-GDI petrol engine brings 198 PS to the table. It is paired with the smooth-shifting
7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and is available in both two-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive variations Max Power: 198 PS, Max. Torque: 265 Nm.

 

The diesel powertrain is equipped with 1.6-litre engine which delivers 136 PS.
Choose between a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission or 7-speed dual-clutch
transmission (DCT). The diesel is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system as standard.
Four-wheel drive is optional with the 7DCT transmission.
Max. Power: 136 PS, Max. Torque: 320 Nm (with DCT).

 

1.0 T-GDi petrol engine

The 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine delivers 120 PS and is available with a 6-speed manual or – for the first time – an optional 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). For better fuel efficiency a 48V mild-hybrid version with a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission is also available. Max Power: 120 PS, Max. Torque: 200 Nm( 7DCT)/ 172 Nm (6MT and 6iMT).

1.6 T-GDi petrol engine

And if you’re more interested in a sportier powertrain, the enhanced 1.6-litre T-GDI petrol engine brings 198 PS to the table. It is paired with the smooth-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and is available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variations Max Power: 198 PS, Max. Torque: 265 Nm.

U 1.6 diesel engine

The diesel powertrain is equipped with a 1.6-litre engine which delivers 136 PS. Choose between a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The diesel is equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid system as standard. Four-wheel drive is optional with the 7DCT transmission. Max. Power: 136 PS, Max. Torque: 320 Nm (with DCT).

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Express yourself. Your car. Your colours.

The new Kona lets you mix and match its design to fit your personal style. Now available with five new exterior colours, you can choose from 10 exterior colours to complement the eye-catching silhouette. On top of that, the option of a two-tone roof and matching mirror housings in Phantom Black allows you to further customize colour combinations to express to create a car perfectly matched to your taste.

Cyber Grey
Cyber Grey
Dive in Jeju
Dive in Jeju
Pulse Red
Pulse Red
Misty Jungle
Misty Jungle
Phantom black
Phantom black
Galactic Grey
Galactic Grey
Ignite Flame
Ignite Flame
Dark Knight
Dark Knight
Surfy Blue
Surfy Blue
Cyber Grey
Cyber Grey
Dive in Jeju
Dive in Jeju
Pulse Red
Pulse Red
Misty Jungle
Misty Jungle
Phantom black
Phantom black
Galactic Grey
Galactic Grey
Ignite Flame
Ignite Flame
Dark Knight
Dark Knight
Surfy Blue
Surfy Blue

Sleek new LED light design

The striking new front-end has been completely reimagined – including the distinctive new LED headlamps and slimmer Daylight Running Lights up top.

Skid Plate

The robust skid plate embraces the lower air intake, visually complementing the rich surfaces surrounding the main grille, which include vertical aerodynamic inlets that improve air flow.

Sleek new tail lamps

The sleek new tail lamps now feature horizontally-stretched graphics, which mirror the unique look of the front end light signature.

Dynamic new alloy wheels

Pick from a stylish range of alloy wheels including new 17” and 18” wheel designs – 16” wheels are carried over from the previous Kona.

The cutting-edge of connected comfort

Versatile, comfortable and connected, the new Kona’s interior is designed to express a more modern and refined look than its predecessor. Rugged, yet refined – perfect for an active lifestyle – the new design updates match the exterior flair every step of the way. And when it comes to smart tech, you can pick and choose from the very latest in cutting-edge connectivity and comfort features.

New 10.25″ touchscreen navigation

The 10.25” touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ so you can connect your phone and have your phone functions right up on the big screen.

Wireless charging

The conveniently located wireless charging pad provides quick and easy smartphone charging for Qi standard enabled devices.

E-call

Automatically calls emergency services if you’re in an accident and the airbags deploy. Or push the SOS button for emergency assistance at any time, 365 days a year.

KRELL premium sound system

Stay online in the city or get offline, go off-road and crank the music all the way up. The premium sound system from KRELL delivers a stellar sound performance so you can rock it in style.

Bluelink® Connected Car Services

Bluelink® Connected Car Services bring seamless connectivity directly into the new Kona with online voice recognition and a wide range of features to make your drive more convenient and enjoyable. On top of the many clever features you can control with the Bluelink app, a free five-year subscription to Hyundai’s LIVE Services is also included with the navigation system.

Personalized user profile

Save everything just how you like it. Now you can save your infotainment preferences, such as language, Bluetooth and navigation settings.

Expanded voice recognition

Activate and control features like climate settings, infotainment controls and side mirror heating as well as steering wheel heating via voice command.

Enjoy top-notch convenience features

And when it comes to convenience, a wide range of innovative aesthetic and technical solutions have been installed in the new Kona to provide you with the very latest in automotive comfort and functionality – even for backseat passengers. These include second-row heated seats and a second-row USB port.

Heated and ventilated seats

Warm in winter and cool in summer. The driver and front-seat passenger seats are available with seat heating and ventilation.

Rear seat comfort

The rear passengers will appreciate the heated second row seats and a convenient rear USB so they can charge their smartphone in comfort.

Ambient light

New ambient light technology illuminates the redesigned centre console and footwell, enhancing the sleek character of the interior.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

An electric parking brake can be found in the centre console as well. Convenient and easy to use, it also frees up space in the interior.

Rear-view monitor

Enjoy better visibility when parking and driving. At the push of a button, the rear-view monitor shows you exactly what’s going on behind you on the centre touch screen – even while driving.

Head-up display (HUD)

With impressive visibility, our head-up display helps you stay safe by projecting important information like speed, navigation commands, and warnings right into your line of sight.

Paddle shifters

Feel like taking control? The paddle shifters put gear shifts at the tip of your fingers when the new Kona is equipped with the 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission.

New transmission options for your driving style

The new Kona is available with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT) or the newly developed 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT). The iMT supports the reduction of fuel consumption in a 48V mild hybrid system car.

Intelligent Manual Transmission

For increased fuel efficiency in the mild-hybrid version, the iMT decouples the engine from the transmission after the accelerator is released. The vehicle goes into coasting mode.

6-speed manual transmission

The smooth-shifting 6-speed manual transmission is designed for fast, precise gearshifts.

The 48V mild hybrid system

Save fuel and reduce emissions with the optional 48-volt mild hybrid system. It supports the combustion engine with additional torque during acceleration – depending on the battery’s state of charge and the degree of acceleration. As a result, the powertrain’s fuel economy and CO2 emissions are improved. You can discover more about how the system works in various driving situations below.

The mild hybrid system is particularly useful in city traffic, with the Mild Hybrid
Starter Generator (MHSG) supporting the combustion engine when re-starting after
traffic stops. It supports a faster and smoother engine start with supplemental torque,
drawing on energy from the 48V battery.

 

 

 

Under acceleration, the starter generator supports the engine with additional power,
depending on the battery system’s charge and the driver’s accelerator input. Once the
required speed is reached, the system shifts to neutral mode, delivering no power.
As a result, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced.

 

 

At a constant speed, the system either is at idle or acts as a generator
charging the 48V battery, depending on the battery state of charge.

 

 

In active braking or overrun phases, the rotating crankshaft powers
the starter generator, which then recuperates a maximum output of
10 to 12 kW. The generator converts the kinetic braking energy into
electricity and feeds it back into the 48V battery.

 

When coasting at low speeds, the start-stop function activates at 30 km/h.
Under deceleration between 30 and 0 km/h, and with the clutch disengaged,
the engine is switched off completely.

 

Comfort Start

The mild hybrid system is particularly useful in city traffic, with the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) supporting the combustion engine when re-starting after traffic stops. It supports a faster and smoother engine start with supplemental torque, drawing on energy from the 48V battery.

Acceleration

Under acceleration, the starter generator supports the engine with additional power, depending on the battery system’s charge and the driver’s accelerator input. Once the required speed is reached, the system shifts to neutral mode, delivering no power. As a result, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced.

Charging while driving

At a constant speed, the system either is at idle or acts as a generator charging the 48V battery, depending on the battery state of charge.

Recuperation

In active braking or overrun phases, the rotating crankshaft powers the starter generator, which then recuperates a maximum output of 10 to 12 kW. The generator converts the kinetic braking energy into electricity and feeds it back into the 48V battery.

Extended start-stop

When coasting at low speeds, the start-stop function activates at 30 km/h. Under deceleration between 30 and 0 km/h, and with the clutch disengaged, the engine is switched off completely.

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