DECEMBER will see the arrival of the Hyundai Kona hybrid vary in Australian dealerships, a trio of petrol-electric variants becoming a member of petrol-only siblings priced from $36,000 plus on-road prices, or a $4000 premium over the equal petrol grade.
The hybrid can be adopted imminently by a battery electrical (BEV) providing, the pricing of which is but to be confirmed.
Competing with hybrid variants of small SUVs together with the GWM Haval Jolion (from $36,990 drive-away), Honda HR-V ($47,000 drive-away) Toyota Corolla Cross (from $36,480 + ORC), the petrol-electric Kona mirrors the ICE grade stroll two main trim ranges: Kona and Kona Premium, with a sporty N-Line enhancement pack accessible optionally on each.
Beneath the bonnet, a 104kW/265Nm petrol-electric hybrid mixture drives the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and is claimed to supply mixed cycle gas consumption of simply 3.9 litres per 100km – an enormous saving over the front-drive petrol model’s 6.6L/100km declare.
A 1.6-litre turbo-petrol providing growing 146kW/265Nm and driving all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed automated transmission is out there completely as a part of the Turbo AWD N-Line Pack, for which gas consumption is listed at a relatively thirsty 7.6L/100km.
The newly supplied Kona Hybrid combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 32kW/170Nm electrical drive motor and 1.32kWh lithium-ion battery pack with 5.5Ah capability and 8kW/35Nm starter/generator for improved effectivity.
Additional, reverse gearing is dealt with solely by the starter/generator, permitting for less complicated operation and effectivity features for the dual-clutch transmission.
The Hyundai Kona hybrid additional introduces three-stage regenerative braking with an new Full Cease operate and electrical dynamic torque vectoring management for enhanced dealing with and decreased understeer.
The brand new Kona measures 185mm longer, 20mm wider and 30mm larger than the outgoing mannequin and rides on a 60mm longer wheelbase.
Consequently, the second-generation Kona affords higher inside (+77mm extra legroom and +11mm extra headroom) and cargo house than its predecessor, the boot now 407 litres (+33 litres) with the rear seats in place and 1241 litres (+85 litres) all instructed.
Cabin highlights embody a 12.3-inch infotainment array, BlueLink linked automobile companies and shift-by-wire gear selector acquainted to different fashions within the Hyundai steady.
Each Kona hybrid variants function 18-inch alloy wheels as customary gear alongside LED headlights and tail-lights and dual-zone local weather management. Premium trim provides an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system and a powered tailgate.
The N-Line bundle provides colour-coded physique cladding and aerodynamic enhancements, gloss black wing mirror caps, 19-inch wheels, twin projector-style headlights and a sports activities exhaust system externally with leather-based/Alcantara mixture upholstery and sporty garnishing inside.
Paint colors unique to N-Line comprise Cyber Gray, Neoteric Yellow and Soultronic Orange. Six hues can be found on Kona and Kona Premium grades together with Atlas White, Ecotronic Gray, Final Pink, Mirage Inexperienced, Denim Blue and Abyss Black.
Inside finishes embody Obsidian Black material on Kona grades, Obsidian Black, Mild Shale Gray or Sage Inexperienced leather-based on Kona Premium, and leather-based and Alcantara mixture upholstery on N-Line variants.
All grades obtain Hyundai SmartSense lively security applied sciences together with a 360-degree digital camera system adaptive cruise management, entrance and rear AEB, blind spot view and collision avoidance, lane following and conserving help, rear cross-traffic alert, seven airbags, and extra.
Choices embody a panoramic sunroof ($1500), premium paint ($595), and Mild Gray Shale or Sage Inexperienced inside ($295).
“The Kona Hybrid is a automobile that embodies all of our key product pillars … and a automobile that may capitalise on the continued development of hybrid SUVs within the Australian market,” defined Hyundai Motor Firm Australia product planning supervisor Chris Saltapidas.
“We envision that the all-new Kona Hybrid will quickly develop into the default small automobile alternative for Hyundai prospects. Its improved product qualities will enable us to place the all-new Kona Hybrid additional upmarket and nearer according to different phase rivals.”
Go to GoAuto once more on December 1 for our Australian overview of the Hyundai Kona Hybrid.
2023 Hyundai Kona pricing*:
Kona (a) | $32,000 | |
Kona N-Line (a) | $36,000 | |
Kona Hybrid (a) | $36,000 | New variant |
Kona Premium (a) | $39,500 | |
Kona Hybrid N-Line (a) | $40,000 | New variant |
Kona Turbo AWD N-Line (a) | $40,000 | |
Kona Premium N-Line (a) | $42,500 | |
Kona Premium Hybrid (a) | $43,500 | New variant |
Kona Premium Hybrid N-Line (a) | $46,500 | New variant |
Kona Premium Turbo AWD N-Line (a) | $46,500 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
