Upgrades for Hyundai’s Kona
HYUNDAI Motor has made a series of updates to its successful all-electric sub-compact SUV, the Kona Electric, the upgrades revolving around design, technology, and practicality.
Since launching in 2018, demand for the Hyundai Kona Electric has exceeded all expectations in Europe, thanks to its powerful electric drivetrain, long driving range and stylish SUV looks. In just two years, over 120,000 units have been sold globally, including more than 53,000 in Europe.
In August, three production models set a new range record of 1,026 kilometres on a single battery charge at the Lausitzring in Germany.
In January, the Kona Electric made it into the Guinness World Records book under the category Highest Altitude Achieved in an Electric Car, after being driven to an altitude of 5,731 metres to Sawula Pass in Tibet.
In March, Hyundai started production of the Kona Electric at its Czech production plant, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC). This enables the company to significantly reduce customer waiting times for new electric cars.
The new Kona Electric has undergone bold design upgrades for a dynamic new look, as well as featuring safety enhancements and an advanced technology package.
The new Kona Electric has undergone
a series of bold exterior design updates.
By combining a clean and sleek appearance with the protective and bold B-SUV body type of the Kona, it expresses its exceptional electric technology while being even more recognisable on the road.
The front with the new-look closed grille features a pure and clean design. This modern look is further enhanced by the new LED Daytime Running Lights, which emphasise the car’s wide stance.
The front is complemented by an asymmetric charging port, a feature unique to the Kona Electric which makes a strong statement about driving electric.
New, sharper headlamps stretch around the side of the car. The high-tech headlamp inner bezel now incorporates multifaceted reflector (MFR) technology.
The headlamps are connected to the painted wheel arch claddings, giving the new Kona Electric a distinctive and sophisticated look.
Vertical air inlets in front of the wheel arch claddings enhance its aerodynamics, substantially reducing turbulence in the front wheelhouse area.
Meanwhile, a functional air intake in the lower bumper is visually enhanced by horizontal satin accent bars, which give it a pronounced stance.
Like its predecessor, the new Kona Electric offers two different zero-emissions battery electric powertrains, with no compromises on performance.
The long-range version with a 64 kWh battery features an electric motor which delivers maximum power of 204 PS (150 kW. )
The basic version has a battery capacity of 39.2 kWh, with the motor delivering 136 PS (100 kW). The long-range battery version provides a maximum speed of 167 km/h, with the standard-range battery version offering 155 km/h.
Both powertrain versions deliver 395 Nm of immediate torque, ensuring the new Kona Electric is fun-to-drive with full power available from the first second.
Since its launch in 2018, the Kona Electric has been equipped with one of the best all-electric driving ranges in its segment.
After tyre improvements on the 2020 model year update, the 64 kWh battery version offers a class-leading range of 482 km (300 miles) (WLTP) on a single charge. Meanwhile, the 39.2 kWh model offers a range of up to 304 km (189 miles).