Text: Original Zhang Kai
The rear of the new Hyundai KONA (picture) adopts through-type taillights
[Original Product] Recently, a set of spy photos of Hyundai KONA were obtained from overseas media. The new car will use a new style of through-type taillights. At the same time, the entire rear of the car uses more flat design concepts and also applies some straight line elements, which is more Fashion sense. The new car may make its global debut in 2023. After mass production in the future, fuel, hybrid and pure electric models may be launched at the same time. Hyundai KONA was previously produced in China by Beijing Hyundai, and its Chinese name is "Anxinuo". It has launched fuel and pure electric models, but it has been discontinued.
New car features
Renderings previously exposed by overseas media
The front face has a stronger sense of layering
Judging from previously exposed renderings and spy photos, the new car will be built with a similar design language to the Tucson L. The front face will be more layered and equipped with the popular through-type LED light strips and triangular split headlights. The group design is also quite eye-catching. In addition, the model in the rendering also uses a newly designed grille, and the trapezoidal layout is basically the same as the previous road test spy photos, which is also one of KONA's iconic elements.
The lines of door panels and body waistline may be adjusted
The camouflage on the side of the body is mainly concentrated in the lower half. There may be some adjustments to the line design of the door panels and body waistline. The road test model is equipped with a set of more traditional five-spoke rims. We guess that there will be more style options after mass production. In addition, based on previous news, the new car will also "stretch" the body size to obtain better seating space.
The license plate holder is installed above the rear bumper
New through-type taillight style exposed for the first time
This spy photo mainly exposes the details of the rear part of the car. There is a strong fold line in the middle of the trunk, and you can also see the blackened through-type taillights. The shape is relatively slender, and combined with the straight line elements at the rear, it has a stronger sense of hierarchy. In addition, the license plate frame of the new car is installed above the rear bumper, which is similar to the design of the first-generation model.
Interior replacement with screen design
Domestic model, 2019 Ensign
There is a lot of camouflage in the interior, but we can also judge from this that the overall changes are not small. Based on the exposure, the new car's LCD instrument and large central control screen will also form a dual-screen design, and the right side of the screen has been extended to the front of the co-pilot. It is expected that many interconnection functions will be built in. In addition, you can also see that some knobs and physical buttons are retained in the car, while the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel has been newly designed.
Power information
New cars offer a variety of power units
In terms of power, in addition to the fuel version, the new car is expected to launch a hybrid model, and may also launch an "N Line" sports version or an "N" series high-performance version, as well as a pure electric version for consumers to choose from. For reference, the current KONA performance version is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine + 8-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 280 horsepower and an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
Market environment, competitors
HondaXR-V
Lynk & Co 06
Nowadays, the best-selling models in the domestic small SUV market are basically occupied by Japanese brands and self-owned brand models. These models can often take into account consumers' requirements for price, space and power. From a horizontal perspective, domestic models that can compete with Hyundai KONA include Lynk & Co 06 (118,600-139,800 yuan), Honda XR-V (127,900-175,900 yuan) and other models. How would you choose at the same price? Welcome to leave a message for discussion!
