2024
Automatic
60.1 mpg
Tax: £180
Mileage: 10
Hybrid
Tax: n/a
Manual
48.7 mpg
Mileage: 20
Petrol
Tax: £0
Mileage: 100
Electric
Tax: £170
Mileage: 967
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Mileage: 1,209
Mileage: 1,429
47.9 mpg
Tax: £190
Mileage: 1,628
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Hyundai is perceived very differently now to the way it was back in 2017. And you could argue that the primary reason why is down to one model: the Kona small SUV, a car named after the Western district of the island of Hawaii. 2017 was the year combustion Konas were launched, but even more significant was the arrival of the full-battery Kona Electric a year later, which along with its close cousin the Kia e-Niro kick-started EV sales in Europe. But that original Kona model line was a little cramped inside. And felt a little cheaply furnished and low-tech for a car supposed to bridge the gap between the brand's entry-level Bayon SUV and the mid-sized Tucson model. This second generation Kona though, must do just that. Again, it shares much with its similarly engineered Kia Niro cousin, including a new K3 platform. Last time, the EV version was a spin-off; here though, the combustion variants we focus on in this Review are derived directly from the MK2 Kona Electric model that was designed first. As before with the combustion models, there's a choice of mild hybrid or full-Hybrid powertrains, but not (interestingly) a Plug-in Hybrid model; unlike its partner Kia, Hyundai sees very little future for that approach. And this second generation Kona is very much about the future - as you're about to find out.
Cars of this kind tend to be more about style than substance. And, sure enough, this Kona is certainly designed to make the appropriate statement in the gym car park, especially in this smarter, more confident-looking second generation form. But this car is more than just a fashion statement. There's a spacious cabin, decent efficiency, plenty of equipment and a comprehensive warranty - which the first generation Kona also had, hence its strong sales figures. To these attributes, apart from more striking looks, this second generation model adds better driving dynamics and extra technology. It may not have been primarily developed with an engine beneath the bonnet but even in this combustion form, it's a very complete package. So does this car now have what it takes to make an impact? Well most agree that it's been styled to do so - which in this segment is half the battle. The Kona Electric might be the headline-maker in this model line but this commoner combustion version now has both the style and the substance to stand out a little more in its segment. Which for its target market, is all it really needs to do
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