The following-generation Hyundai Kona debuted earlier this 12 months for markets exterior North America, however now it is time for the small crossover to shine within the Large Apple. Hyundai is pulling the covers off three 2024 Kona trim ranges for the New York Worldwide Auto Present, together with the all-new Kona Electrical.
For essentially the most half (okay, almost all half) you will discover no variations between fashions offered all over the world however there are some minor modifications concerning stats for the Kona Electrical. Hyundai lists the EV as having a 64.8-kWh battery pack as its highest, mightiest providing. That is a contact lower than the 65.4-kWh battery talked about for its world launch, and the estimated vary of 304 miles is now all the way down to 260 in North America. Nonetheless, it is value noting the earlier determine was a beneficiant WLTP estimate, whereas the 260-mile quantity comes as an inner estimate from Hyundai.
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We additionally study the Kona Electrical is able to 400V quick charging, with an estimated time of 43 minutes to go from 10 p.c to 80 p.c. This almost matches the time listed for the worldwide mannequin. As for the standard-issue battery, that is additionally a bit completely different when it comes to its score, checking in at 48.6 kWh versus 48.4. The vary for this model of the Kona Electrical drops to an estimated 197 miles. As with the worldwide mannequin, front-wheel drive is the one powertrain possibility when going electrical.
On the planet of inner combustion, consumers within the US and Canada obtain the identical alternative of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making an estimated 147 horsepower, or the warmer turbocharged 1.6-liter mill churning out 195 hp. Select the turbo (accessible with Restricted and N Line fashions) and you will get an eight-speed computerized transmission over the usual CVT. Entrance-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is on the market.
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Talking of N Line, we now have a correct view of the sportiest Kona at the moment supplied. In comparison with different trims, the N Line look package deal provides body-color cladding with particular 19-inch wheels, snazzy exhaust ideas, a modest rear spoiler, unique entrance and rear fascias, and black mirrors. Transfer inside and you will find sport seating with pink accents, N Line door sills, aluminum pedals, and the up-spec Bose stereo.
As a common refresher, the brand new Kona is barely bigger than the outgoing mannequin. It is also filled with extra tech, together with twin 12.3-inch shows built-in right into a single curved display. Each combustion and electrical fashions profit from over-the-air updates and Hyundai’s second-generation SmartSense driver help methods. That features distant parking help, blind spot monitoring, superior ahead collision avoidance, lane-keep help, and extra. On Kona Electrical, neat options like one-pedal operation, Automobile-to-Load functionality, and lively grille shutters for improved aero are supplied.
Pricing for the 2024 Hyundai Kona in all trims might be introduced nearer to its on-sale date. As of early April 2023, meaning someday in the summertime for combustion-powered trim ranges and later within the fall for the Kona Electrical.
