The Korean house announces new details about the second generation of Hyundai Konawho will come halfway 2023. It will be available in different forms: 100% electric (EV), full-hybrid (HEV) and internal combustion engines (ICE), with related N Line equipment for each.
The new photos of Hyundai Kona They allow you to better assess the style of the car, which certainly does not lose vein authenticity which also had the first generation. In the foreground we find what the house calls the Smooth Horizon Light, that is, the horizontal LED light bar. The EV version is further distinguished by the presence of seamless pixelated horizon lights. The horizontal LED strip has a “pixel” motif, a feature of the electric Ioniq range. Sideshow highlights File Sturdy wheel arches It featured integrated headlights and taillights, doors with “cut-outs” and wedge lines, and distinctive chrome moldings running from the beltline to the spoiler.
The ICE and HEV versions of the new Hyundai Kona incorporate many of the EV’s design features, with a few even featured items. The front bumper features 3D elements and a skid plate in place of the traditional radiator grille, while the wheel arch liners are contrasting in black. The HEV (Hybrid) variant uses active upper and lower deflectors, while the Thermal features an active upper deflector, to reduce drag.
L’N Line equipmentIt features some more aggressive front and rear styling details, with wing-style bumpers, dual tailpipes and silver side skirts. Additional options include a black contrast roof and 19-inch alloy wheels with a custom N Line design. Inside, the Hyundai Kona N Line features an alloy pedal assembly and gear lever with N designation.
According to the Korean house, the second generation of Hyundai Kona It also has improved habitability, thanks to a height reach to 435 cm and a 60mm longer wheelbase, with 77mm more legroom and, compared to the previous generation, 11mm more headroom for rear passengers. In the second row of seats, the shoulder room is 140 cm (according to Hyundai it is the widest in its class). The reduced thickness of the seats, equal to 85 mm, contributes to the improvement of the habitability and the available space.
It has also been improved Waved from Hyundai Kona 2023, with the shift paddles behind the steering wheel. This resulted in a clean, open-bodied center console that can be used to store a variety of items such as larger bags. When the rear seats are folded down, the load capacity reaches 723 liters. The dashboard integrates two screens measuring 12.3 inches each, with the central screen dedicated to the multimedia system and updated via OTA.
Step forward me too Driver assistance systemswhich includes, among other things, “intelligent” navigation-based adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, and active lane keeping.
the Technical details Its completion will be announced in March. For customers in the Korean market, the new version of the Kona ICE will be available with a 1.6 T-GDi engine or a 2.0 Atkinson engine.
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