re: The 2018 Hyundai Kona - now unveiled Hyundai's latest crossover KONA revealed. Planned for sale in Eu and US, will go on sale in Korea later this month.In Hyundai's line up the Kona will slot in beneath the mid-sized Tucson. Unveiled in Korea while the European launch will happen later in the day!
The Kona measures 4165mm long, 1800mm wide and 1550mm tall, while the wheelbase stretches 2600mm. Under the bonnet is a range of petrol and diesel engines, though some are for select markets only.
Kicking off the range is a 2.0-litre MPI naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, developing 110kW of power and 179Nm of torque.
When mated to the six-speed automatic transmission, the Kona 2.0 MPI can shuffle from 0-100km/h in 10 seconds flat and reach a top speed of 194km/h
Some unique design elements being used, Kona uses a split-light design , the top row of LED running lights incorporate the crossover’s turn signals, while the larger housings below hold the Kona’s LED headlights. black cladding is present on the front and rear fascias, as well as the body sides. Quote:
Around back, slim taillights are reminiscent of other recent Hyundai designs, though the turn signals and reverse lights are housed in a separate cluster closer to the bottom (weird). The Kona also gets a two-tone look, with a contrasting black roof, though it’s unclear if other roof colors will be available
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On the base end, the Kona will have a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine, with 147 horsepower and 132 pound feet of torque. It’ll be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and Hyundai says this model will sprint from 0-62 miles per hour in 10 seconds, with a top speed of 120 mph
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A more powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four will also be on offer, with 175 hp, 195 lb-ft of torque, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
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Kona buyers in Europe can also spec a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-three with a six-speed manual transmission, producing 118 hp. In addition, Europe and other global markets will have a 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel option.
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Depending on the drivetrain, the Kona can be fitted with two different rear suspensions. With front-wheel drive, there’s a torsion beam setup, but opting for all-wheel drive lands you a more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension
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Inside, Hyundai says the Kona will deliver best-in-class interior space, with more headroom than any of its competitors. The rear seats fold flat, and there’s a two-level load floor in the cargo bay. On the technology front, the Kona will come packed with all the latest and greatest features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, housed in a choice of five-, seven-, or eight-inch infotainment displays. Hyundai will also offer a new head-up display that projects graphics onto a dash-mounted glass panel
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Last edited by volkman10 : 13th June 2017 at 08:00.
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