The Hyundai Kona has been fully revealed via two shadowy images, which we’ve brightened up to uncover more. These are the first official images that show the upcoming B-segment SUV in full – previous video previews show the car partially, but we’ve also seen the undisguised Kona via spyshots.
The front and rear three quarter images show off the shape and lines of the compact SUV, as well as the funky details. The Kona’s bold face reminds us of the Citroen C4 Cactus, with slit-like LED daytime running lights sitting separately above the low-mounted main beams. These flank the new corporate Cascading Grille that made its debut on the new i30.
The sides are characterised by strong haunches and chunky protective wheel arch trim that extend to wrap around the headlights and the rear indicator and reverse light module which, like the headlights, are mounted low down the rear bumper below the slim tail lights in. A cut in the D-pillar provides a floating roof look, further emphasised by the contrasting roof colour.
Hyundai did not release an interior pic, but an earlier spyshot gives us glimpse of the dashboard, which has a simple horizontal design with a three-spoke steering wheel, twin analogue dials, pill-shaped centre air vents and a touchscreen sitting atop the centre stack.
The Korean carmaker says that the Kona will feature the company’s first head-up display which projects key driving information directly into the driver’s line of sight. The eight-inch projected image with a class-leading luminance of 10,000 candela per square metre guarantees daytime visibility and promotes safe driving.
The Kona – named after a district in Hawaii – is described by its maker as an important milestone in its journey to become the leading Asian car brand in Europe by 2021. It will make its debut this summer, which is just around the corner. What do you think of this Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Toyota C-HR rival so far?
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Bangkitlah macam Hyundai. Ramai pihak mengadu sayangkan Proton, tetapi mereka sendiri tidak pernah membeli kereta Proton. Kalau sayang Proton, mereka perlu beli.
Kona in malaysia means cornering banyak bagus.
Hyundai sells 8 million cars globally. Hyundai started just 10 years earlier than Proton that sells only 70,000 cars.
Proton needs a Korean CEO or a CEO from mainland China to revive the company.
Did u ever purchase a Proton before? If not, just shut up please.
P1 oso need country population like kimchi to revive company.
Kunta was born earlier than me but he stucked bashing here to get hard earn money
Pity
Yeah. What a pity. He went in when P1 was born and came out wondering whats the big deal for 6 airbags, ESC, TC, strengthen psgr structure, & better driving dynamics.
I almost feel sori hes stuck selling unwanted junks. NOT! Lolz.
Trying to be Nissan Juke in the front, while having a CX-3 arse…
Kimchi and ciplak berpisah tiada.
Nice. I hope it comes here soon.
This car should give the perennial market leaders some competition.
The interior looks damn cheap
You wait for the china made car. And i am sure your iphone or Samsung phone that you use, looks equally cheep.
ipong made in China. Does it look cheaper compared kimchi samsung?
Wow so nice!! Bring it here ASAP
Jeep’s korean cousin
Not Bad..
So when it will be launch and price estimation?
So this KONA will be THE rival to the popular Honda HR-V, Expensive but powerful Mazda CX-3 & New but unpredictable Toyota C-HR.
Please come here to infuse a dose of excitement & give the establish leader’s a run for their $$$ in a segment that is more popular with the Ladies & Millennial generation.
I believe the introductory price will be a deciding factor. Am sure it will be cheaper than the base HR-V.
The CX-3 is relatively expensive because it is CBU Japan and loaded with features. If they pare down the features and CKD this car it can be sold at more or less the HR-V price.
actually cx3 only 10k more than hrv….but the fit and finish well its worth it
SD >>> pricey
you price this baby below 100 k.. with 5 year unlimited warranty that is transferable… Hyundai sime darby gonna have a line outside their showrooms for bookings.. be smart guys…this seems like a winner in a segment that is seeing explosive growth..just make it ride well though..all the cars in this segment apart from the renault captur have a rubbish ride….hrv and ecosport being the worse of the bunch..
Unlikely to be below 100k due to the appreciation of the Korean Won. Korean car prices are now on par with equivalent Japanese made ones.
Pricing is everything. It might come with all the bells and whistles and all active braking with radar and machine gun, but if priced above 100k, people still move to HRV… worst still when the CH-R arrive this Kona will be forgotten. That last picture with the girl standing behind the car… the car looks very small. Ni hatchback ke SUV?
This is ugly!! over do it
Hyundai Kona copying Jeep Cherokee. Kia Sorento copying Jeep Grand Cherokee.
If don’t have Ioniq HEV+ tech and still cost > Ioniq HEV+, can tell zero sales.
The Ioniq is cheap here due to the tax break for hybrids.
A hybrid actually cost more to make compared to an equivalent non-hybrid. A hybrid has more technology and equipment.
Can do kona baring or not???