Things are really heating up in the B-segment SUV scene in Malaysia. Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) will be launching the Hyundai Kona on October 30, with three variants on offer. The range starts with the base 2.0 Standard, followed by the 2.0 Mid and the range-topping 1.6 T-GDI High, while pricing starts from RM115,000.
It may be at a price disadvantage when compared directly against the new Proton X50, but the fully imported Kona should be priced more competitively against the Toyota C-HR and Mazda CX-3. Both Japanese cars are CBU models. Other established rivals include the Honda HR-V, Subaru XV and upcoming Kia Seltos (CBU India).
We tried our hands at both the Kona’s powerplants, the entry-level version being the naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre Nu MPI engine with 149 PS and 179 Nm of torque, while the top model gets a 1.6 litre turbocharged four-potter with 177 PS and 265 Nm of torque. The 2.0L model gets a six-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the blown mill is equipped with a Hyundai seven-speed dual-clutch unit. All three variants are front-wheel drive.
For equipment, the range-topping Kona gets projector LED headlamps, LED tail lights, eight-way powered driver’s seat, automatic air-conditioning, a head-up display, a seven-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and six airbags (all variants). There’s also Hyundai SmartSense, with features such as AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and high beam assist.
GALLERY: 2020 Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI Mid
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EXTERIOR DEFINITELY MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN X50
Perhaps…. but interior pales in comparison. Boring as hell and the gadgets inside far far poorer. For the money, X50 has more value.
I knew some1 will say that RM100k mitsu Expander is a better buy, but well its quite true
Go for it. It is a nice suv, solid and premium fell
Calm down with your caps bro, haha
X50 are better & cheaper with better build quality & tech. Booby Ang from Aurizn/Evo Malaysia said X50 is upgrade from BMW X1.
DOA Dead on arrival
Must say that Hyundai’s design language is really nice now. They don’t typically play it safe but this one (and the new Sonata) has a flair in the funkiness. Good left-field choice for those that don’t want their car to be cooki cutter….
Good for those who don’t want the obvious choice that got launched today, but with more money than sense.
hyundai seem to spend 99% of their design budget on the exterior and the balance 1% on the interior
Saw a few konas early august at oasis autonexus, because of late launching HSDM lose a lot of customers already eyeing X50
Ideally, this should have been launched in 2018/2019, just before or after the release of Avengers: Endgame. Looks would help in sales esp given how the top DRL mimics Iron Man helmet.
for that kind of money Hyundai is asking, the eddashboard should be better design. Right now, it’s just boring and typical.
goodbye kona. straight coma.
Right away I am going to do my breakfast, after having my breakfast coming again to read further news.
Better buy this Kona(RM119,000)than Elantra(RM158,000).I choose Kona because cheap n today SUV is global trend.