Hyundai Kona to have Indian debut at Auto Expo 2018

6 years, 9 months ago - 1 February 2018, IndianAutosBlog
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai has confirmed that its models on display at Auto Expo 2018 will include the Hyundai Kona. The small SUV was unveiled in June last year.

The Hyundai Kona is a B-SUV introduced specifically with the developed markets in mind. It is 4,165 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,550 mm tall. It has a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Hyundai offers it with 120 PS 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol, 177 PS 1.6-litre T-GDI, 149 PS 2.0-litre MPI and 136 PS 1.6-litre VGT diesel engines. 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic are the transmission choices. An AWD system is available in select configurations.

Cascading grille, split headlight setup with LED primary lights and LED DRLs, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED tail lights, power sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, colour head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, KRELL premium sound system, Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning are some of the key features of the Kona. The premium small SUV competes with the likes of Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR and Mazda CX-3.

Hyundai has no plans to launch the Kona in India. However, the company will bring its zero-emissions, battery-powered variant called Hyundai Kona Electric to the country next year. It will import the EV via the CKD route and assemble the kits in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.