There’s a new Hyundai Kona in Australia.
N Line Premium
The new Kona will be more expensive than its predecessor at the bottom end. But it brings new technology, a new hybrid option, and more interior space to the table.
Four trim levels will be offered, two of which can be had with a choice of three engines. Hybrid power features for the first time in the Kona locally, with an electric version also on the way Down Under.
The petrol-only Kona range will roll out over the coming months; 2.0-litre models without the N Line Pack or 1.6-litre turbo models have already arrived, with 2.0-litre N Line models to follow in the third quarter of 2023.
Premium
The Hybrid will touch down in the fourth quarter of 2023, as will the Kona Electric.
Pricing
- 2023 Hyundai Kona
- 2.0 petrol: $32,000
- 1.6 hybrid: $36,000
- 2023 Hyundai Kona N Line
- 2.0 petrol: $36,000
- 1.6 hybrid: $40,000
- 1.6T AWD: $40,000
- 2023 Hyundai Kona Premium
- 2.0 petrol: $39,500
- 1.6 hybrid: $43,500
- 2023 Hyundai Kona N Line Premium
- 2.0 petrol: $42,500
- 1.6 hybrid: $46,500
- 1.6T AWD: $46,500
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Powertrains
The entry-level engine in the Kona remains a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder making 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque. It runs the Atkinson Cycle, and is mated with a CVT – known in the Hyundai world as an IVT – with eight virtual steps.
Base model
New for Australia is a hybrid powertrain in the Kona. It combines a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with an electric motor, hooked up to a 1.32kWh battery pack.
The electric motor makes 32kW of power and 172Nm of torque; combined system outputs are 104kW and 265Nm. It’s hooked up to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission
The range-topping 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine makes 146kW of power and 265Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed torque converter automatic.
Efficiency
Claimed fuel economy in the base 2.0 petrol is 6.6 litres per 100km on the combined cycle. That jumps to 7.6L/100km in the 1.6 turbo, and drops to 3.9L/100km in the hybrid model.
Dimensions
The new Kona measures 4350mm long, 1825mm wide, and 1585mm tall in base or Premium guise – the N Line is 35mm longer thanks to its unique bodykit. All models have a wheelbase measuring 2660mm.
Boot space in the Kona has improved from 374L to 407L with the arrival of the larger new second-generation car here. With the rear seats folded there’s 1241L of space.
Servicing and Warranty
The Hyundai Kona will be backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Base N Line
Maintenance will be required every 15,000 kilometres or 12 months in the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre hybrid, and every 10,000 kilometres or 12 months in the turbocharged petrol.
Final service pricing hasn’t been locked in.
Safety
The new Kona hasn’t been crash-tested by Euro NCAP or ANCAP.
Seven airbags will be standard, including a front centre airbag.
Standard safety equipment will include:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Driver attention monitoring
- Blind-spot monitoring and assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Reverse/parking autonomous emergency braking
- Safe exit warning
- Parking sensors
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment on the Kona includes:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 tyres
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- LED tail lights
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- 4.2-inch digital instrument display
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluelink connected services
Moving to the Premium brings:
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Reverse autonomous emergency braking
- 3D surround-view camera
- Side parking sensors
- Acoustic front windscreen
- Rear privacy glass
- Dark grey cladding/silver skid plates
- LED dual-projector headlights
- LED front/rear indicators
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Factory satellite navigation
- Bose eight-speaker sound system
- Leather upholstery
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 8-way passenger seat
- Premium relaxation front seats
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- Auto-dimming interior mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Ambient lighting
Opting for the N-Line Package brings:
- Exterior
- Unique bumpers/skid plates/side skirts
- Gloss black rear spoiler
- N badging/wheel caps
- 19-inch wheels with 235/45 tyres (18-in on hybrid)
- Chrome twin exhaust
- Black mirror caps/beltline
- Body coloured cladding
- Interior
- Leather/Alcantara trim
- N steering wheel
- Red air vents/seat highlights
- Dark metal trim highlights
- Black headlining
- Alloy pedals
- Sports scuff plates
For 2.0MPi models, it also brings:
- LED dual-projector headlights
- LED front/rear indicators
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Auto-dimming interior mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
Colours
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