The newest-generation Hyundai Kona landed midway by way of final 12 months, and there are minimal modifications to the lineup for 2025.
It’s now $500 dearer on the level of entry, which incorporates fashions fitted with the non-compulsory N Line bundle. Premium variants and their N Line counterparts stay unchanged.
There are two different minor tweaks. Base Kona variants have acquired leather-appointed armrests on the doorways, whereas hybrid variants have up to date badging on the rear.
The vary continues to be provided with a selection of three inside combustion powertrains, together with a hybrid choice. An all-wheel drive setup can be obtainable with a turbocharged engine.
MY25 modifications for the Kona Electrical are nonetheless to be confirmed.
Pricing
Entry stage Kona variants, together with these fitted with the N Line bundle, have acquired a $500 worth bump for 2025. Different variants stay the identical.
All costs exclude on-road prices.
Drivetrains
Three powertrain choices stay for the Kona – a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder, a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid four-cylinder. Transmission pairings differ between the totally different choices.
Effectivity
Financial system figures are unchanged, with hybrid variants nonetheless probably the most environment friendly of the lot.
Dimensions
The Kona vary shares the identical dimensions, although it’s longer with the non-compulsory N Line pack fitted and barely taller with petrol engines.
Servicing and Guarantee
The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Upkeep shall be required each 15,000 kilometres or 12 months within the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre hybrid, and each 10,000 kilometres or 12 months within the turbocharged petrol.
The primary 5 providers in each the two.0 and the 1.6T will set you again $399 every – though that’s good for 75,000km of motoring within the 2.0, and 60,000km within the 1.6T because of their totally different distance necessities.
The primary 5 providers for hybrid fashions will set you again $399, $579, $399, $579, and $579 every.
Security
The Hyundai Kona now wears a four-star ANCAP security ranking primarily based on testing carried out in June 2023.
It scored 80 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 84 per cent for youngster occupant safety, 64 per cent for weak street consumer safety, and 62 per cent for security help.
Customary security gear consists of:
7 airbagsFrontFront centre sideFront sideSide curtainAutonomous emergency brakingPedestrian detection Bike owner detectionJunction assistBlind-spot monitoring and assistSurround-view cameraReverse/parking autonomous emergency brakingDriver consideration monitoringHigh beam assistLane-keep help with lane centringRear cross-traffic alertRear occupant alertSafe exit warningParking sensors
Customary Tools
Customary gear on the Kona consists of:
18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 tyresLED headlights and daytime working lightsLED tail lightsHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsKeyless entry and startDual-zone local weather controlLeather-appointed door armrestsRear air vents4.2-inch digital instrument display12.3-inch infotainment touchscreenApple CarPlay and Android AutoBluelink related providers
Shifting to the Premium brings:
Blind-spot view monitorReverse autonomous emergency braking3D surround-view cameraSide parking sensorsAcoustic entrance windscreenRear privateness glassDark gray cladding/silver skid platesLED dual-projector headlightsLED entrance/rear indicators‘Seamless Horizon’ full-width LED entrance gentle stripPower tailgate12.3-inch digital instrument clusterFactory satellite tv for pc navigationBose eight-speaker sound systemLeather upholstery10-way energy driver’s seat8-way passenger seatPremium rest entrance seatsHeated/ventilated entrance seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsAuto-dimming inside mirrorRain-sensing wipersAmbient lightingLeather-appointed door trim inserts, door armrests and dashboard tray
Choosing the N-Line Bundle brings:
ExteriorUnique bumpers/skid plates/aspect skirtsGloss black rear spoilerN badging/wheel caps19-inch wheels with 235/45 tyres (18-in on hybrid)Chrome twin exhaustBlack mirror caps/beltlineBody colored claddingInteriorLeather/Alcantara trimN steering wheelRed air vents/seat highlightsDark steel trim highlightsBlack headliningAlloy pedalsSports scuff plates
For two.0MPi fashions, it additionally provides:
LED dual-projector headlightsLED entrance/rear indicators‘Seamless Horizon’ full-width LED entrance gentle strip12.3-inch digital instrument clusterAuto-dimming rear-view mirrorRain-sensing wipersLeather-appointed door trim inserts, door armrests and dashboard tray
Colors
There’ll proceed to be 9 color choices provided throughout the Kona vary, although availability varies relying on the mannequin variant.
Base Kona and Premium fashions supply the next choices:
Atlas WhiteEcotronic GreyUltimate RedMirage GreenDenim BlueAbyss Black
The N Line pack brings:
Atlas WhiteCyber GreyNeoteric YellowSoultronic OrangeUltimate RedAbyss Black
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