Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyundai |
Also called | Hyundai Kauai (Portugal)[1] Hyundai Encino (China)[2] |
Production | 2017–present |
Model years | 2018–present (North America) |
Assembly | |
Designer | Luc Donckerwolke Kevin Kang (interior) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front engine, all-wheel-drive |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia GB |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | Front-engine rear-battery Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (electric) |
Transmission | |
Battery | 64 kWh / 39.2 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (electric) 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
Length | 4,165 mm (164.0 in) 4,205 mm (165.6 in) (facelift) 4,215 mm (165.9 in) (N-Line) 4,180 mm (164.6 in) (electric) 4,195 mm (165.2 in) (China) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,565 mm (61.6 in) 1,560 mm (61.4 in) (N-Line) 1,555 mm (61.2 in) (electric) 1,575 mm (62.0 in) (China) |
Curb weight | 1,233–1,517 kg (2,718–3,344 lb) 1,535–1,743 kg (3,384–3,843 lb) (electric) |
The Hyundai Kona is a five-door subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai.[6] The Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. The electric version called the Kona Electric (or Kona EV) was first launched in South Korea on the first half of 2018 and rolled out gradually worldwide afterwards.
At the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, both the electric and non-electric versions were announced as the winners of the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, the first for a subcompact crossover SUV in its award history.[7] The Kona EV has a range of 415 km (258 mi).[8][9] Real-world range tests conducted by What Car in early 2019 found that the Kona EV has the highest real-world range among electric cars for sale in the United Kingdom it is the electrical model of the fuel powered SUV Hyundai Creata [10]
Naming
The Kona is named after the western district of the island of Hawai'i.[11]
Alternative names
The car is sold in Portugal as the Hyundai Kauai, as Kona is too similar to cona, the taboo slang word for the female genitalia in Portuguese.[12][1] Like Kona, Kauai is a place in Hawaii. It is also Hawaiian for lady. In Spain, however, the car keeps its original name, although in Galician—language intimately related to Portuguese, spoken in the northwestern end of Spain—the word cona has the same taboo connotation.
In China, the car is sold as the Hyundai Encino.[2][13]
Powertrain
From launch, the Kona became available with a 1.0-litre, turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 120 hp, or a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 177 hp, with all wheel drive option available on selected models.[14]
Model | Year | Transmission | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (Official) |
Top speed |
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1.0L Kappa T-GDi | 2017–present | 6-speed manual | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 17.5 kg⋅m (172 N⋅m; 127 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–4000 rpm | 12.0s | 181 km/h (112 mph) |
1.6L Gamma T-GDi | 2017–2020 | 7-speed dual clutch automatic | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 5500 rpm | 27.0 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500–4500 rpm |
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1.6L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi | 2020–present | 7-speed dual clutch automatic | 198 PS (146 kW; 195 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 27.0 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @ 1600–4500 rpm | ||
2.0L Nu MPi | 2017–present | 6-speed automatic | 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) @ 6200 rpm | 18.4 kg⋅m (180 N⋅m; 133 lbf⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm |
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Hybrid | ||||||
1.6L Kappa GDi Hybrid | 2019–present | 6-speed dual clutch automatic | 141 PS (104 kW; 139 hp) @ 5700 rpm |
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Diesel | ||||||
1.6L U II CRDi | 2017–present | 6-speed manual 7-speed dual clutch automatic |
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4000 rpm 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 4000 rpm |
28.6 kg⋅m (280 N⋅m; 207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500-2750 rpm 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft) @ 2000-2250 rpm |
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183 km/h (114 mph) (115 PS) 192 km/h (119 mph) (136 PS) |
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Electric Lite / Electric SE | 2018–present | 1-speed reduction gear | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) | 40.15 kg⋅m (394 N⋅m; 290 lbf⋅ft) |
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Electric / Electric SEL | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) |
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Kona Electric
The Hyundai Kona Electric is a battery electric version of the Kona. It is the second electric car from Hyundai after the Ioniq. Sales started in Korea and Europe in 2018, with a market debut in the United States in 2019.[17][18][19]
Kona Electric is available in two battery versions: 39.2 kWh and 64 kWh.[20] On 9 July 2019, Hyundai launched an Electric Lite version[21] as Kona Electric in India. The 'ultimate' trim features adaptive cruise control[22] and along with lane centering[23][24] means this vehicle meets the SAE standard for Level 2 driverless.
In 2020, Hyundai started producing the Kona Electric to its European factory in the Czech Republic. That factory is planning for an annual production of 30,000 vehicles.[4] The Kona Electric reached 100,000 global sales milestone in June 2020.[25]
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Hyundai Kona Electric front view
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Hyundai Kona Electric rear view
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Powertrain
Special editions
- Kona Iron Man Special Edition
In 2019, Hyundai released a special Iron Man edition Kona (co-branded with Marvel)[26] to promote Avengers: Endgame. The limited edition Kona was finished in matte gray with red accents and features blue daytime running lights, Stark Industries graphics, an Iron Man-themed instrument cluster, arc reactor imagery, and Tony Stark's signature on the dashboard.[26][27] In the UK, 300 of the version were planned to be available.[27][needs update]
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Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition front view
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Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition rear view
Facelift
In September 2020, Hyundai unveiled a facelift version of Kona, for both the original SUV as well as its N Line.[28][29] The facelift primarily had exterior aesthetic changes, which Hyundai adding its new fludic design philosophy to both the Kona as well as Kona N. The new facelift also featured extra cargo capacity and rear seat legroom.
Safety
The Hyundai Kona body is made from 51% advanced high strength steel with 'hot stamping' and adhesives for added rigidity.[30] Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, lane keeping assist and a driver attention monitor. Other features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot detection and a rear cross traffic alert.[31]
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 33.4 | 87% |
Child occupant: | 41.8 | 85% |
Pedestrian: | 26.4 | 62% |
Safety assist: | 7.2 | 60% |
Sales
Calendar year | Europe[33] | United States[34] | Australia |
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2017 | 6,884 | ||
2018 | 65,469 | 47,090 | |
2019 | 105,030 | 73,326 | 13,342[35] |
References
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- ^ a b "Hyundai unveils 'Encino' subcompact SUV in China auto show". Yonhap. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ Hyundai začne v Nošovicích vyrábět model Kona Electric (in Czech). ČT24. 30. 1. 2020.
- ^ a b Berman, Bradley (2 March 2020). "Hyundai starts producing Kona Electric at Czech plant, helping triple its EVs for Europe". Electrek.
- ^ Sarne, Vernon B. (23 July 2019). "Kia PH is bringing in the segment-busting Seltos subcompact SUV". Visor. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
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258 miles Total Range
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The Kona Electric is a good vehicle in the hybrid and electric SUV class. It has an impressive 258-mile range
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- ^ "2018 Hyundai Kona Unveiled; Smaller Than Creta". Motoring Junction. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ "Hyundai KAUAI". Hyundai.pt (in Portuguese). Hyundai Portugal. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ 2017广州车展:北京现代ENCINO正式亮相 [2017 Guangzhou Auto Shot: Beijing Hyundai's Encino revealed]. Phoenix Television (in Simplified Chinese). 17 November 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
北京现代旗下全新小型SUV车型——ENCINO(海外版车型为KONA)正式亮相。 [Beijing Hyundai's new compact SUV -- Encino (overseas version named Kona) is officially unveiled]
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- ^ "Hyundai Kona Electric gets official EPA range of 258 miles and efficiency of 120 MPGe". Electrek. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Hyundai Kona Electric to Launch in India on July 9".
- ^ "KONA Electric - Sign Up for Email Updates". hyundaiusa.com. Hyundai USA. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Hyundai Kona Electric is 292-mile range, 7.6 sec 0-62mph time". sevendaynews.com. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Fealey, Will (29 October 2018). "I just drove 110 miles on LFA (Lane Follow Assist) and Smart Cruise control in the Hyundai Kona EV and I'm impressed (a Tesla owner reviews the Kona)". fealey.co.uk. Will Fealey. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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- ^ a b Allan, Lawrence (21 January 2019). "Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition to arrive in UK in March". Autocar. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Hyundai Motor Unveils Stylish Enhancements for KONA and Launches Sporty All-New KONA N Line". HYUNDAI MOTORS. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
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- ^ "VFACTS: 2019 new car sales results | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Official website (Kona Electric)