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The striking Hyundai Kona joins the violent competition battle of the compact crossovers, but is it just a case of style about substance?
What is that?
Until recently, like Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur, the small SUV sector was practically sewn.
Last year alone, new children were launched on the block, including Kia Stonic, Seat Arona and Citroen C3. The Hyundai Kona is one of the more interesting participants …
It is not only a real baby SUV (all-wheel drive is also available), but also a 100% electrical version will soon join the line-up.
At £ 16,450 it is only available as five -door, and it is unlikely that too many will look identical because there are many personalization options.
The KONA has awarded a maximum of five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests and has
First impressions
The KONA is probably the most striking car in its class, especially in the front, in which the LED day running lights above the LED headlights and a bold grille are appropriate, give it an aggressive look.
With a sporty profile, a lot of black body cladding to give it a robust look and an option for different roof colors, it will surely stand out from the crowd.
Inside it is a little more conventional, but still attractive and with a feeling of quality thanks to a decent amount of soft touch materials.
The cabin is not the most spacious in its class, which means that it is a little more difficult in the back, especially if there are adults in front in full size.
In the entrance trains, the trunk room is 361 liters, which is folded at 1,143 liters with 60:40 split folding seat seats, since it has a can tire compression than a spare wheel.
Move the equipment level (like most buyers) and the luggage capacity falls to 334 liters/1,116 liters. Here too, no class that definitely leads, but sufficient for most in daily driving.
In general, the Kona is well compiled and Hyundai has a good reputation for reliability.
Engine options
The KONA is initially only available with two turbo engines-a 1.0 T-GDI or 1.6 T-GDI.
I tested the smaller of the two, which is the most popular with buyers. It is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder that produces 118 hp. Commerce in 12 seconds (although it seems to be slightly lively) and a top speed of 112 km/h is able, fuel consumption is 54 MPG and has CO2 emissions of 117 g/km.
It is available with a six-speed manual transmission. However, if you rose to the 1.6-liter petrol model of 175 hp, there is a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and all-wheel drive. It is also faster and sprints to 62 km/h in 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 127 km/h, but the economy falls on 52 MPG and the CO2 emissions is up to 125 g/km.
Roll up the diesel and electrical options when it is a more impressive fuel consumption you are looking for.
Equipment variant
The Kona is available in five equipment variants – S, SE, Premium, Premium SE and Top in the Range Premium GT.
The S delivered with 16-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers, door handles and door mirrors, air conditioning systems, automatic headlights, LED run lamps, cruise control, swab and Bluetooth connectivity and a 5-inch LCD center console display.
Go to the best point of SE, the SE, and you get goodies like 17-inch integration.
Decide for Premium and the additions include an 8-inch touchscreen, automatic windshield wipers and the rear data protection glass, while the premium SE is a heated steering wheel, power mirror with power bandages, front parking sensors, a head-up display (HUD) and Hintere Cross receives. Verkehrsalarm.
Premium GT benefits from a security package that includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition as well as LED rear lights and a 4.2-inch LCD driver’s instrument cluster.
How does it drive?
It is fair to say that the 1.0-liter thrust is not the best three-cylinder in terms of performance, economy or refinement, but it’s okay with the job.
You have to work a little harder if you are in a hurry and the six-speed manual transmission doesn’t click the one either, but for most trips it is absolutely fine.
It is not up with the class leading Mazda CX-3 when it comes to handling, but it rides well enough, there is a lot of grip and it stays pretty flat when it is in the curve.
Nevertheless, the Kona is not necessarily about speed and driver loyalty, it is a style statement and it will drive sales forward.
Verdict
The Hyundai Kona has more attractiveness than just any other car in its class, and when the options for electrical and diesel come, it will be one of the most convincing compact SUVs on the market.
In the meantime it is a good all -rounder, but it is not a class leader in a certain area. Well-equipped, safe, easy to drive and with a generous guarantee of five years, we still believe that the Kona should be on the shortlist for baby SUV.
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