The following-generation Hyundai Kona has been spied testing, offering us with a brand new have a look at its design.
Whereas this prototype is roofed in camouflage and physique cladding, it’s barely extra revealing than the 2024 Kona that our spy photographers snapped in late April. The entrance finish instantly stands out due to a full-width LED mild bar identical to the one discovered on the Hyundai Staria.
We will additionally see that Hyundai has overhauled the design of the Kona’s entrance bumper, re-shaping the grille and crafting triangular air intakes. The design of the headlights have additionally been modified and they’re extra angular in form.
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Camouflage hides a lot of the different design particulars of the brand new Kona. The rear fascia seems to be comparable in form to the outgoing mannequin, full with a similarly-high tailgate and small rear window. It additionally appears to be like to sport a break up LED taillight design.
Earlier spy images of the 2024 Kona have revealed that its inside shall be redesigned and take inspiration from the all-electric Ioniq 5. The obvious change shall be a single giant display housing the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment show. Positioned instantly under this display shall be easy air vents whereas discovered under them shall be a Begin/Cease button and varied buttons for the media controls. A brand new steering wheel will even be featured.
Powertrain particulars stay unclear. With that being mentioned, it’s attainable that the brand new Kona shall be out there with the identical hybridized 1.6-liter because the 2023 Kia Niro, pumping out 139 hp and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. A brand new Kona EV would possibly borrow its powertrain from the Niro EV, making use of a 64.8 kWh battery pack and a 201 hp electrical motor, whereas a brand new performance-focused Kona N can be anticipated.