Hyundai Kona restyling: new look, more hybrid engines and N Line finish



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The time has come for the Hyundai Kona restyling. The novelties are not few because along with a design update come new electrified engines and especially theN Line sports equipment. The new Korean crossover will hit the European market at the end of the year. No mention of prices. For the new Kona Electricinstead, we will have to wait a little longer.

MORE SPORTS DESIGN

The design innovations introduced with restyling are important. Therefore, it will be very easy to recognize the new model from the old one. The crossover look is more sporty, thanks especially to new front which has been thoroughly revised. Korean technicians have redesigned the bumper, grille and LED light clusters to feature a slimmer profile. Confirmed the wheel arches in contrast to the bodywork. Later, however, the changes mainly concern the headlights. The design of the 16, 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels is also new.

Kona Restyling it is also 40mm longer. In addition, customers can choose from several colors for the bodywork. Notably, new Dive shades debut in Jeju, Surfy Blue, Ignite Flame, Cyber ​​Gray and Misty Jungle. The possibility of combining any body color with the roof in contrasting Phantom Black continues. The novelties of the restyling also refer to the interiors. In particular, comes the 10.25-inch on-screen digital instrumentation already seen in the new Hyundai i20.

Confirmed oninfotainment with the Bluelink system (10.25 inch screen) compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Finally, it also arrives electric parking brake. Finally, the interiors can be chosen with new colors and new colors. Obviously there is no shortage of the most advanced ADAS systems developed by Hyundai. New features include the Stop & Go function for adaptive cruise control. Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, which offers automatic braking, has also been improved.

Among the other safety systems of the Kona restyling, we also mention the Lane Following Assistant, Rear Seat Alert, Safety Exit Warning, Road Limit Recognition, Emergency Call and Collision Avoidance Assistant. rear cross traffic.

HYBRID ENGINES

News also about the range of engines. Near Confermato Full Hybrid powertrain 141 hp (104 kW) already present in the current model, comes the new 136 hp (100 kW) 1.6-liter Smartstream diesel engine with 48V mild hybrid technology. This unit can be chosen with the seven-speed DCT transmission or the six-speed intelligent manual transmission (6iMT). The model can also be combined with all-wheel drive.

48V mild hybrid technology can also be ordered with the gasoline engine T-GDI Smartstream 1.0-liter with 120 hp (88 kW). The top-of-the-range engine is a 146 kW (198 PS) 1.6-liter Smartstream T-GDI petrol, also available with all-wheel drive.

TEAM N LINE

Another novelty of the restyling of the Hyundai Kona, the arrival of theN Line sports equipment that can be ordered with all engines. This special version is recognized for some dedicated aerodynamic solutions that make the crossover more aggressive. The bumpers have been revised and there are larger air intakes at the front. Behind, however, a large diffuser has been inserted.

The wheel arches are the same color as the bodywork and a double exhaust terminal stands out at the rear. Small novelties also in the interior with the seats characterized by red stitching and the aluminum pedals.

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