Scheduled for release later this year, the next-generation Kona will receive design updates to keep the range up to date and in line with the brand’s successful IONIQ 5 and 6 models.
The new petrol and hybrid cars have been based on a new Kona EV which led the design process and will be released later on.
The most affordable of the new Kona models will be priced from £25,725 and comes with a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine that produces 118bhp. This model will also feature an Advance trim level that includes 17-inch alloy wheels, height-adjustable front seats, and two 12.3-inch screens.
The N Line trim level of the same car is priced at £27,525 and includes sporty styling elements such as 18-inch alloy wheels and a powered tailgate. The interior offers a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a wireless phone charging pad.
Meanwhile, at £29,925, an N Line S trim includes three-zone climate control, a Bose sound system and a 195bhp turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. The Ultimate trim is the same price and offers full leather front seats as well as a sunroof.
The Kona's hybrid powertrain, which produces 139bhp and between 101-117g/km of CO2, will cost £30,025 in Advance trim, £31,825 in N Line, and £34,225 in N Line S and Ultimate. All hybrid models come with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
While the pricing for the Hyundai Kona EV has yet to be officially released, it is expected to begin at around £33,000. Two powertrains will be available for the Kona EV, a Standard model with a 154bhp motor and a 48.4kWh battery, and a Long Range model with a 214bhp motor and 65.4kWh battery.
We suspect the Standard trim will offer just over 200 miles of range whereas the Long Range model will surpass 300 miles. Both the range and maximum charging rates for each electric variant are expected to be confirmed with pricing at a later date.
The upgraded Kona gets a lot of exterior changes. A ‘seamless horizon lamp’ is one of the most striking new features. This light stretches across the front and rear of the car.
The new Kona is the same height as before but is 150mm longer and 25mm wider. A 60mm longer wheelbase and 30% thinner front seats mean that there’ll be even more legroom in this second-generation model.
