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2024 Hyundai Kona
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Now in its second generation, the Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that slots into the Hyundai SUV family lineup between the Venue and the Tucson models. In this article, we'll take a look into 2024 Hyundai Kona, the stylish crossover.
What's New For 2024?
Compared to the first generation, the 2024 Hyundai Kona is larger thanks to a stretched wheelbase and boasts a longer overall body length.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is completely redesigned and now looks thoroughly fresh and modern, while the interior has been classed up, too, with more available technology and features.
Interior, Comfort, And Cargo
The 2024 Hyundai Kona features a sleek, modern interior. The trimmed-down center console and relocation of the transmission selection buttons to a stalk behind the steering wheel frees up cabin space for a large storage area to keep all your travel essentials.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona offers a thoughtfully curated range of options, including a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated seats plus, and features typically not found oncompetitor vehicles in this class. Improved noise insulation on this new model makes for a more pleasant and comfortable daily commuter.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is one of the roomiest models in its class, with class-leading cargo space. The larger exterior dimensions of the new design mean increased interior space, and as a result, the rear legroom has grown 1.2 inches larger to 36.4 inches. When it comes to grocery shopping and family vacation luggage cargo, the Kona offers up to 25.5 cubic feet of cargo volume with all seats in place and folding down the second-row seat frees up 63.7 cubic feet of boot space.
When it comes to loading larger items, the Kona offers a rather clever solution of storing the cargo cover shelf up against the seats rather than having to remove it altogether.
2024 Hyundai Kona Exterior Design
As mentioned, the 2024 Hyundai Kona has a totally modern and fresh exterior. The wheelbase now stands at 104.7 inches, and the vehicle length is 171.3 to 172.6 inches, depending on trim. All models measure 71.9 inches in width 62.0 to 62.6 inches in height, and curb weights range from 2,855 to 3,362 pounds.
This new design's aerodynamic shape boasts a low 0.30 coefficient of drag) and key exterior features are a wide "horizon lamp" below the hood line and Hyundai's distinctive "Z surfacing" side panels, as seen on Hyundai's electric models, making its appearance on the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
Electric models feature body-colored fender flares, while contrasting black fender flares are fitted on the gasoline versions. Design cues like a sweeping roof panel house the raised third brake light above the rear view glass. The rear-end styling treatment finds a further body-wide horizon lamp below the rear window glass.
Trim-dependent features include roof rails and alloy wheels ranging from 17 inches to 19 inches.
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Performance And Powertrain
Continuing on from the previous generation, the 2024 Kona features one of two gasoline four-cylinder engines. A 2.0-liter MPI engine is standard, producing 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, with the option of the more powerful 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque turbocharged 1.6-liter engine.
The base engine versions use a new continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), and turbo-engined models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Across the range, front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard fitment, and the all-wheel drive is an extra-cost option.
Safety And Driver-Assistance Features
Every 2024 Hyundai Kona is equipped as standard with anti-lock braking (ABS) coupled with 4-wheel disc brakes. Braking is further aided by the fitment of electronic stability control (ESC) along with traction control support (TCS) and brake assist (BA).
Potentially dangerous tire blowouts and subsequent loss of vehicle control are taken care of with standard fitment of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicators.
All 2024 Hyundai Kona models are fitted with Hyundai SmartSense driver-assist technology. This means that buyers of the Kona will get a comprehensive suite of driver aids, including forward collision warning and braking, blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention warning, and high-beam assist.
Available features on the Kona include remote parking accessed via the key fob, lane centering assistance, blind-spot camera and front cross-traffic warning.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona can also be further equipped with a driver-monitoring system and a self-parking feature.
Infotainment And Connectivity
Taking the center place of Kona's cabin is a wide panel display housing twin 12.3-inch displays. A display touchscreen comes with Hyundai's newest infotainment system, supporting over-the-air (OTA) updates to keep the software up to date.
New features of this infotainment system include a digital key allowing owners to use a smartphone as a vehicle key, a surround-view parking camera and the Bose premium audio system. Standard across the range is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration with entry-level SE and SEL trim levels offering wireless connectivity capability.
Fuel Economy And MPG
EPA estimated fuel economy figures are:
2024 Kona SE
- Front-wheel drive (FWD), 29 City / 34 Highway / 31 Combined miles per gallon ( MPG)
- HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD), 27 City / 29 Highway / 28 Combined MPG.
- Front-wheel drive (FWD), 28 City / 35 Highway / 31 Combined miles per gallon ( MPG)
- HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD), 26 City / 29 Highway / 27 Combined MPG.
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- Front-wheel drive (FWD), 26 City / 32 Highway / 28 Combined miles per gallon ( MPG)
- HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD), 24 City / 29 Highway / 26 Combined MPG.
2024 Kona Limited
- Front-wheel drive (FWD), 26 City / 32 Highway / 28 Combined miles per gallon ( MPG)
- HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD), 24 City / 29 Highway / 26 Combined MPG.
Hyundai Kona Trim Levels And Pricing
SE
The entry-level SE, starting at $24,100 manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), is fitted with the 2.0-liter MPI engine and features a comprehensive list of standard features.
Key exterior treatments include LED projector combination headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRL), automatic headlights, LED combination tail lights, and body-color exterior mirrors and door handles. SE models ride on 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60R17 tires.
Moving into the cabin, seats upholstered in cloth with a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, a rear 60/40 split fold-down seat back with adjustable head restraint and a 2-stage recline are standard fare. Air Conditioning is standard on the SE.
The 12.3-inch infotainment system offers a Blue Link® connected car system, Bluetooth® hands-free with wireless audio streaming, and dual front and rear USB outlets that are fitted for convenient smartphone charging on the go. Other nicetiesinclude proximity key entry with push button start and idle stop and go for added fuel economy.
SEL
Starting at a price tag of $25,450 MSRP, the SEL adds to the SE offering with a column-mounted shift by wire and paddle shifters if buyers choose the optional Convenience Package. The SEL trim also sees a dual automatic temperature control with auto defog and rear air vents fitted.
The driver's comfort is upgraded in the way of an 8-way power driver seat, leather steering wheel and optional heated front seats with the Convenience Package. Stylish LED interior ambient cabin lights are also an option on the SEL.
Infotainment upgrade options include a 12.3-inch display with Navigation with the Convenience Package.
Exterior treatmentsinclude heated side mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators, black roof rails, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 215/55R18 tires.
N Line
Buyers of the N Line will pay $30,650 at MSRP for the increased performance of the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.6 Liter turbo engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and paddle shifters and column-mounted shift by wire are standard.
On the outside, the N Line treatment gets distinctive heated gloss black side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, body-color cladding, N Line front and rear fascia and N Line badging.
The standard power-tilt-and-slide sunroof with sunshade, twin-tip exhaust, and 19-inch N Line Design alloy wheels fitted with 235/45R19 tires completes the look.
Interior treatment sees N Line Black Alcantara® Sport Combination upholstery, heated front seats and the leather-wrapped steering wheel featuring the N logo. A Bose® Premium Audio with an external amp and eight speakers enhances the audio experience along with Navigation-based Smart Cruise & Curve Control (NSCC).
Limited
The range-topping Limited trim starts at $31,650 MSRP and shows off body-color exterior mirrors and door handles as well as premium black body cladding.
On the interior, seats are trimmed in H-Tex® Leatherette, and the front seats are ventilated.
Driver aids fitted as standard include a surround-view monitor (SVM), blind-spot view monitor (BVM) and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®. For easy parking maneuvers, the Limited trim gets a parking distance warning featuring reverse/forward/ side monitoring along with a contour warning for ultimate parking convenience.
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Get Your 2024 Hyundai Kona At Granite Hyundai
Learn more about the 2024 Hyundai Kona range by visiting our dealership in Somersworth, New Hampshire. With a wide variety of new and pre-owned vehicles, let our friendly and knowledgeablesales staff take good care of you no matter your preference.
