The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact five door crossover SUV designed by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai that was shown for the first time in June 2017. The production version made its debut later that year.
A battery electric version, with a 200 to 250 mile range, is expected to be released in Korea in 2018, with a market debut in the United States likely in 2019.
Video Hyundai Kona
Naming
The Kona is named after the western district of the island of Hawai'i.
Alternative names
The car will be sold in Portugal as the Hyundai Kauai, as Kona is too similar to cona, the taboo slang word for the female genitalia in Portuguese. Like Kona, Kauai is a western island of Hawaii.
In the People's Republic of China, the car will be released as the Hyundai Encino.
Maps Hyundai Kona
Engines
From launch, the Kona will be available with a 1.0 litre, turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 120hp, or a 1.6 litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 177hp, with 4x4 all wheel drive available on selected models. There also happens to be an electric model, with a 500 km (310 mi) range and a 67kWh battery.
Safety
The Hyundai Kona body is made from high strength steel with 'hot stamping' and adhesives for added rigidity. 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.
References
External links
- Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia