You knew this was coming. Hyundai debuted an almost-all-new Kona earlier this 12 months, every little thing however the powertrains getting a rethink. With many of the lineup anticipated in dealerships within the subsequent couple of months, it is time to inform consumers about pricing — that’s, the upper pricing, with MSRPs rising from $1,500 to $2,800 on the trims now we have data for. The sums after the $1,335 vacation spot cost, and their adjustments from the 2023 Kona, are:
SE: $25,435 ($1,960)
SEL: $26,785 ($1,500)
N Line: $31,985 ($2,800)
Restricted: $32,985 ($2,700)
These trims are normal front-drivers, with AWD an choice on all for one more $1,500. Entrance-wheel-drive fashions are fitted with a torsion beam suspension, AWD fashions put impartial multilinks in again. Among the many aggressive set and earlier than contemplating like-for-like configuration, the Chevrolet Trax begins at $21,495, the Toyota Corolla Cross $24,945, the Kia Seltos at $25,715, the Subaru Crosstrek at $26,290.
We’re lacking figures for the Kona Electrical that is not due at sellers till the autumn, and the Kona N.
2024 Kona powertrains are the carryover 2.0-liter four-cylinder for the SE and SEL making 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, paired with a constantly variable transmission. The N Line and Restricted get the carryover 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. For this one, as an alternative of the earlier seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it is now paired with an eight-speed torque converter computerized.
What is the extra cash shopping for? A totally new inside that can be extra spacious, because of the Kona’s dimensions rising 5.7 inches in size and an inch in width. Hyundai mentioned the most typical buyer suggestions concerning the earlier Kona was the comfortable backseat confines, in order that’s the place inside designers put many of the additional quantity. Hyundai even thinned out the entrance seats and gave the rear bench couch-like curved edges to enhance roominess. Cargo room grows as properly. In entrance, Hyundai says Konas with the dual 12.3-inch screens will run next-gen software program. The SE cannot be had with the digital cluster, the SEL can with a $2,200 Comfort Package deal that additionally provides options like an influence driver’s seat, heated entrance seats, and wi-fi charging. The shows are normal on the N Line and Restricted.
Different notable tech enhancements embody extra cost ports in each entrance and rear, an obtainable Bose 8-speaker audio system, Hyundai’s Digital Key 2 Contact (means that you can use your smartphone as a key), OTA update-capable infotainment, distant sensible parking and plenty extra driver help options like Blind-Spot View Monitor and the at all times wonderful Freeway Drive Help.
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