Not all subcompact SUVs are created equal, and that’s certainly true of the Hyundai Kona. Hyundai has redesigned this crossover for the latest model year. Drivers in Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson, WI, are intrigued by its futuristic appearance and are eager to find out what lies within. Are you one of them?
The team at Boucher Hyundai of Janesville has crafted the following review to familiarize you with its many offerings. Read on, then contact us to experience it firsthand.
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The latest iteration of the Hyundai Kona redefines what makes a subcompact SUV; it’s both rugged and refined, small but spacious. While its fun-sized posture offers a nimble performance, its newly extended wheelbase and longer overall length provides a more spacious interior.
The Kona is one sharp-looking vehicle, with a modern façade that features 17-inch alloy wheels and LED combination headlights and taillights. They ensure that you’ll be able to see and be seen. Speaking of visibility, the Kona offers a palette of nine exterior paints, including these distinctive, head-turning shades:
Feeling extra-sporty? Choose the athletic Kona N Line trim that features N Line exterior (and interior) accents and badging, 19-inch wheels, twin-tip exhaust, and more.
Its updated design continues once you enter the SUV’s cabin. It offers a vast variety of available amenities, from ambient lighting to heated and ventilated front seats for year-round comfort. Surprisingly spacious, the Kona’s available power tilt-and-slide sunroof opens up the cabin even more.
For the latest model year, the Kona’s slimmer front seatbacks offer more legroom for passengers in the second row.
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Headroom (Front/Rear)
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Legroom (Front/Rear)
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| 39.3/38.3 inches | 41.7/38.2 inches |
Plus, it can accommodate your gear with cargo volume that ranges from 25.5 cubic feet when all seats are upright and to a maximum 63.7 cubic feet when the rear row is folded down.
Your daily driver has one job: to take you reliably from Point A to Point B. The Hyundai Kona and its two engines are poised to provide a perky performance. Meanwhile, its front wheel drivetrain ensures your travels will also be efficient.
The Kona comes standardly equipped with a 2-liter engine that generates 147 horsepower (HP), offering sufficient acceleration for your everyday commutes in this subcompact SUV. An available 1.6-liter Turbo engine is available (standard on the N Line trim) increases the power to 190 HP for even greater punch.
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Engine
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Horsepower
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Torque
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| 2.0L engine | 147 horsepower | 132 lb-ft |
| 1.6L Turbo engine | 190 HP | 195 lb-ft |
Standard Drive Mode Select allows you to adjust your Kona’s driving style, and HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD) is available to help take on any road or weather conditions you encounter along the way.
An enjoyable drive is assured when you’re behind the wheel of the Kona. Thankfully, you’ll also be able to continue for many miles in between pit stops because the Hyundai Kona is economical in its fuel usage. Its standard trim earns an EPA-estimated 29 city/34 hwy MPG.* Even with AWD, the Kona still yields an EPA-estimated 27 city/29 hwy MPG.*
Aiding its efforts in efficiency is standard Idle Stop & Go, which automatically turns off the engine when you bring the Kona to a complete stop, then resumes once you move your foot from the brake. Additionally, the Intelligent Variable Transmission ensures the engine works optimally, further assisting its fuel-efficient performance.
Smart systems are everywhere and have become necessary aspects of our everyday lives—and that continues even when we’re on the road. Today’s drivers need the ability to stay connected while on the go and be assured that they and their passengers will be well-protected too.
The Hyundai Kona has a plethora of features designed to keep you connected, engaged, and entertained, proving once again that there are sizeable offerings within this subcompact. It starts with the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as your infotainment hub, and that’s just the beginning. You’ll also enjoy all these standard features:
For additional convenience and to extend your enjoyment even further, take advantage of the available Wi-Fi Hotspot, wireless device charging, and the 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system.
Because the ultimate technologies are those that help ensure the safety of you and your passengers, every trim of the Kona comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense. This suite of advanced safety technologies gives you peace of mind and includes these features, among others:
Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Occupant Alert also come standard—the list goes on and on. It only makes sense, then, that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the Hyundai Kona a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+, its highest designation.
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The Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V are both tech-savvy subcompact SUVs. Still, it quickly becomes evident that the Kona’s intelligence quotient is higher. Not only is its standard touchscreen size much larger, it’s over three inches bigger than the HR-V’s largest 9-inch display. Providing standard infotainment and safety tech that’s only available in the Honda makes the Hyundai the valedictorian of its class.**
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HR-V
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 7 inches |
| Standard | WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION | Available |
| Standard | BLIND-SPOT WARNING | Available |
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The Subaru Crosstrek borrows a page out of the previous competitor’s playbook, so the Hyundai Kona continues to dominate, just as it did before. Similarly, while the Kona provides standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning, it’s only available in the Crosstrek. Plus, the Hyundai supplies many other standard safety features that are unavailable with the Crosstrek, leading to a clear-cut “W” for the Kona.
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Crosstrek
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 7 inches |
| Standard | WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION | Available |
| 25.5 cubic feet | TRUNK VOLUME | 19.9 cubic feet |
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The trend continues in its matchup with the Mazda CX-30: The Kona’s standard touchscreen far outsizes even the max 10.25-inch display in the CX-30. Its Intelligent Variable Transmission also delivers more seamless handling than the CX-30’s 6-speed transmission. With additional headroom for the driver and two additional inches of rear legroom, the Kona proves there’s nothing “sub” nor overly compact about this crossover.
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CX-30
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 8.8 inches |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission | TRANSMISSION | 6-speed automatic |
| 38.2 inches | REAR-ROW LEGROOM | 36.3 inches |
Now that you’ve been introduced to this stylish and highly capable SUV, you’ll want to take it for a test drive. After all, that’s the best way to ensure that the Hyundai Kona is the right on-road companion for your travels in and around Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, or Fort Atkinson, WI.
Contact Boucher Hyundai of Janesville today to schedule some quality time with this smart and spirited subcompact!
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Shop Hyundai Kona Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* 2024 KONA SE – FWD: 29 City / 34 Hwy / 31 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 27 City / 29 Hwy/ 28 Combined . SEL – FWD: 28 City / 35 Hwy / 31 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD 26 City / 29 Hwy / 27 Combined. N Line FWD: 26 City/32 Hwy/28 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 24 City/ 29 Hwy/26 Combined MPG. Limited FWD: 26 City/32 Hwy/28 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 24 City/29 Hwy/26 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.
** Most accurate information used at time of posting.
