Issues are actually heating up within the B-segment SUV scene in Malaysia. Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) might be launching the Hyundai Kona on October 30, with three variants on supply. The vary begins with the bottom 2.0 Customary, adopted by the two.0 Mid and the range-topping 1.6 T-GDI Excessive, whereas pricing begins from RM115,000.
It might be at a value drawback in comparison straight in opposition to the brand new Proton X50, however the totally imported Kona needs to be priced extra competitively in opposition to the Toyota C-HR and Mazda CX-3. Each Japanese automobiles are CBU fashions. Different established rivals embrace the Honda HR-V, Subaru XV and upcoming Kia Seltos (CBU India).
We tried our arms at each the Kona’s powerplants, the entry-level model being the naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre Nu MPI engine with 149 PS and 179 Nm of torque, whereas the highest mannequin will get a 1.6 litre turbocharged four-potter with 177 PS and 265 Nm of torque. The two.0L mannequin will get a six-speed automated gearbox, whereas the blown mill is provided with a Hyundai seven-speed dual-clutch unit. All three variants are front-wheel drive.
For tools, the range-topping Kona will get projector LED headlamps, LED tail lights, eight-way powered driver’s seat, automated air-conditioning, a head-up show, a seven-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help, and 6 airbags (all variants). There’s additionally Hyundai SmartSense, with options resembling AEB, adaptive cruise management, lane protecting help and excessive beam help.
GALLERY: 2020 Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI Mid
