The electric version of Hyundai's sub-compact Kona crossover appeared in 2019, making it due for an update here in 2022. The good news for existing owners is that the refresh is mainly applied to the exterior and interior but not the drivetrain. That still sends 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft torque to the front wheels and is good for up to 258 miles of range.
For 2022, Hyundai dropped the Ultimate trim level, so the choice now is between the SEL and Limited trims. Inside, the Kona Electric now has a 10.25-inch digital gauge display as standard along with a full suite of safety tech, which only adds to the value proposition. With a starting price of $34,000 for the base model, Hyundai wants to wedge itself firmly into the entry-level and city EV market from the start. Our week with the refreshed Kona Electric reminded us that the South Korean brand isn't missing a trick. It also reminded us that it's a fun car to drive.
Fresh Styling
The Kona's styling was already unique and, without a grille, the electric version even more so. New bumpers adorn the 2022 model to give the front end a sleeker look. Overall and aesthetically, the front tends to grow on people as a mixture of cute and elegant. The split front headlights are something that may not, ultimately, age well, but Hyundai has gone for a futuristic look without over-egging the pudding.
The base SEL model gets old-fashioned halogen headlights, while the Limited model we tested has LED headlights with high-beam assist. Both trims come with LED daytime running lights and 18-inch wheels, while the Limited gets a power tilt-and-slide sunroof which can be optioned onto the SEL.
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Author: IAN WRIGHT
We’ve been talking concerning Kona ev for a protracted time currently and due to Hyundai, we tend to finally have the primary world totally electrical vehicle set to form inroads into India.
The Indian automotive can clearly undergo heaps of changes to form it possible for our roads and climate, among alternative things.
keep with the present trend, its got DRLs placed wherever the headlights ought to be whereas the headlights are affected any below.
While it's going to not appear as if an unusual electron volt from the skin, the art movement insides do cause you to desire you have got climbed into one thing totally different.
we tend to largely drove on Comfort and Sport modes since these 2 would be the foremost wide used ones.
It’s very addictive stuff and whoever same EVs square measure boring ought to get a load of this.
We’ve been talking concerning Kona ev for a protracted time currently and due to Hyundai, we tend to finally have the primary world totally electrical vehicle set to form inroads into India.
The Indian automotive can clearly undergo heaps of changes to form it possible for our roads and climate, among alternative things.
keep with the present trend, its got DRLs placed wherever the headlights ought to be whereas the headlights are affected any below.
While it's going to not appear as if an unusual electron volt from the skin, the art movement insides do cause you to desire you have got climbed into one thing totally different.
we tend to largely drove on Comfort and Sport modes since these 2 would be the foremost wide used ones.
It’s very addictive stuff and whoever same EVs square measure boring ought to get a load of this.
We’ve been talking concerning Kona ev for a protracted time currently and due to Hyundai, we tend to finally have the primary world totally electrical vehicle set to form inroads into India.
The Indian automotive can clearly undergo heaps of changes to form it possible for our roads and climate, among alternative things.
keep with the present trend, its got DRLs placed wherever the headlights ought to be whereas the headlights are affected any below.
While it's going to not appear as if an unusual electron volt from the skin, the art movement insides do cause you to desire you have got climbed into one thing totally different.
we tend to largely drove on Comfort and Sport modes since these 2 would be the foremost wide used ones.
It’s very addictive stuff and whoever same EVs square measure boring ought to get a load of this.
We’ve been talking concerning Kona ev for a protracted time currently and due to Hyundai, we tend to finally have the primary world totally electrical vehicle set to form inroads into India.
The Indian automotive can clearly undergo heaps of changes to form it possible for our roads and climate, among alternative things.
keep with the present trend, its got DRLs placed wherever the headlights ought to be whereas the headlights are affected any below.
While it's going to not appear as if an unusual electron volt from the skin, the art movement insides do cause you to desire you have got climbed into one thing totally different.
we tend to largely drove on Comfort and Sport modes since these 2 would be the foremost wide used ones.
It’s very addictive stuff and whoever same EVs square measure boring ought to get a load of this.
Hyundai is one such car manufacturer that understands the Indian car market well and never fails to consistently deliver the competent, comfortable and budget-friendly models to the Indian car lovers.
They have cars to suit every popular segment, thereby preserving their leadership in the domestic car market of India.
Last year, this Korean carmaker has come forth with some high-flying facelifts and new generation models, while in the coming years Hyundai plans to launch some important and new products and even covering the electric car market with their new launch, Hyundai KONA Electric.
It has already started catching the eyeballs of Indian buyers after it was showcased in Delhi Auto Expo 2018.
KONA is also available in varied diesel and petrol powertrains with 7-speed and 6-speed DCT auto gearbox option.
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