Hyundai reveals Kona compact SUV to rival Nissan Juke

Hyundai has unveiled its latest compact SUV – the Kona.

Joining the Tucson and Santa Fe in the company’s range of SUVS, the Kona is designed to take on the likes of Nissan’s Juke and is slated to arrive in the UK in late October.

The exterior has been given a variety of dramatic styling touches, from slim daytime running lights at the front of the car to contrasting black ‘armour’ designed to both protect it and give it a more dynamic look.

Inside, the Kona benefits from a large infotainment screen that has been designed to ‘float’ above the dashboard, giving a better sense of interior space. this system will be availablewith a five -, seven-or eight inch display, and will incorporate smartphone connectivity options such as Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

The Kona will be offered with a choice of two turbocharged, small-capacity petrol engines. The first is a 1.0-litre unit linked to a six-speed manual transmission, while the second is a larger 1.6-litre turbocharged engine driven through a sevenspeed dual-clutch automatic.

An optional four-wheeldrive system will be available, while refinement levels should be impressive thanks to new sub frame bush mountings.

A host of safety features will also be included in the Kona, including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning.