The new Hyundai Kona is now on sale and comes dangerously close to the Tucson, both in size and price

The second generation of the Hyundai Kona has significant improvements over the previous model. It is more spacious, incorporates more advanced technologies and has a wider range of equipment. In addition, its electric version offers greater autonomy. However, it should be noted that this new generation is also marketed at a higher price than its predecessor.

Currently, the Hyundai Kona is introduced with several powertrain options including gasoline engines, a micro-hybrid variant and a conventional hybrid version. Its base price is 28,490 euros without any discount. As for the arrival of the fully electric version, we will have to wait a little longer.

Bigger, better equipped and more expensive

Hyundai took the opportunity of the launch of the new Kona to further refine its range. The previous model was 4.16 meters long, making it a compact SUV, but this latest version has taken a step up in every way and is now 4.35 meters long, becoming a compact SUV that rivals closely with the Hyundai Tucson , not only in terms of size, but also price.

The last time the previous Hyundai Kona was renewed, its starting price without discounts was 22,390 euros , and with the brand's discounts it was available from 18,290 euros in February 2021, a little while ago. more than two years. Since then, its price has increased, like that of all cars, but it is still available from 23,590 euros without discounts.

Its successor is now on sale from 28,490 euros, although this price is reduced to 25,190 euros with the usual brand discounts. This price corresponds to the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDi 120 CV petrol version with manual transmission and DGT C label with the basic finish. It is available with manual and automatic DCT transmission.

The micro hybrid option of the new Kona offers the same engine and finish as the standard model, but with the DGT ECO label, and is available from 29,740 euros. Thus, adding this badge costs 1,250 euros. The 120 hp petrol version and the micro hybrid model of equivalent power are available in three finishes: Maxx , N Line and Techno .

Elsewhere, the Kona also offers the 198hp 1.0 T-GDi petrol model, which is still paired with the DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. Its base price is 30,290 euros. This version can benefit from a 4x4 transmission, but this option is only available with the N Line and N Line Style finishes , which are respectively offered from 37,040 euros and 42,940 euros.

As for the 141 hp Hyundai Kona hybrid model , it starts at a price of 32,040 euros. It has the ECO label, has an automatic transmission and is available in four finishes: Maxx, N Line, Techno and N Line Style .

With these prices, the Hyundai Kona is similar to the Hyundai Tucson in terms of size, with the Tucson being 4.50 meters long, which is 15 cm longer than the Kona . In addition, the prices of the two vehicles are also comparable. The basic Hyundai Tucson is available from 30,325 euros, but with the brand's discounts it can be obtained from 27,125 euros. This basic version is equipped with a 150 HP 1.6 T-GDi petrol engine.

As for the price of the electric Hyundai Kona , it is not yet available. There will be two options in terms of power and autonomy: the Standard Range , which will offer 156 CV power and a 48 kWh battery, and the Long Range , which will offer 218 CV power and a 65 kWh battery. .