Hyundai Kona Hatchback

• Body Glass
  • Electric front/rear windows with drivers one touch/anti-trap
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear wiper
  • Tinted glass with front door glass and windscreen with shade band
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
• Brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Downhill brake control
  • EBD + Brake Assist
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Manual parking brake
  • Traction control
• Communication
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Roadside assistance
• Driver Aids
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Driver attention warning
  • Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • Leading vehicle departure alert (LVDA)
  • Parking system with rear camera and guidance system
  • PAS
  • Rear parking sensor
• Driver Convenience
  • Tailgate
• Driver Information
  • 8" Touchscreen display audio + smart device integration
  • Digital clock
  • Driver supervision instrument cluster with 10.25" LCD display
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Phone connection with apple carPlay and android auto
  • Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator
• Driving Mirrors
  • Door mirror integrated indicators
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
• Entertainment
  • 6 speakers (2 front, 2 tweeters, 2 rear)
  • Front USB ports
  • RDS and Digital DAB
  • Steering wheel mounted audio/phone controls
• Exterior Body Features
  • Body colour door mirrors and handles
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light
  • Roof rails
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
  • Halogen headlights
  • Halogen rear lights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Positioning Lights - LED
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Air conditioning
• Interior Features
  • 12V power outlet in front console
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Door scuff plate
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Luggage hooks
  • Metal paint effect interior door handles
  • Parcel shelf
  • Rear centre console with air vents
  • Sunglasses holder
• Interior Lights
  • Centre interior light
  • Front interior light
  • Luggage compartment lighting
• Packs
  • Trailer wiring package - Kona
• Safety
  • Airbags - front, front side and curtain airbags
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Fasten seatbelt reminder
  • Fixed 3 point for second row centre passenger seatbelt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Passenger airbag deactivate switch
  • Rear seat alert
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable head restraints
  • Driver's seat height adjustment
  • Front passenger seat manual adjustments
  • Isofix rear child seat fastenings
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Vertical adjustment rear head restraints
• Security
  • Alarm/immobiliser
  • Deadlocks
  • Folding key
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
• Transmission
  • 6 speed intelligent manual transmission
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 17" alloy wheels

• Emissions - ICE
  • HC+NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 135
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 998
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 3
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 71
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 84
  • Engine Code: M6CF1e
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery: MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
  • Gears: 6 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 12
  • Transmission: MANUAL
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 4
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 6.3
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 5.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 7.2
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 5.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 47.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 44.8
  • WLTP - MPG - High: 55.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Low: 39.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium: 49.6
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.0
  • Badge Power: 120
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: TGDi 48V MHEV
  • Coin Series: SE Connect
  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 10E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 5
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 87
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 85
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 62
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 60
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 10,000
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 5
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 11.9
  • Engine Power - BHP: 120
  • Engine Power - KW: 88
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 6,000
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 127
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 17.5
  • Engine Torque - NM: 172
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 1500
  • Top Speed: 112
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Tyre Size Front: 215/55 R17
  • Tyre Size Rear: 215/55 R17
  • Wheel Style: N
  • Wheel Type: 17" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,565
  • Length: 4,205
  • Wheelbase: 2,600
  • Width: 1800
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,070
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 50
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 1,795
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1156
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 374
  • Max. Loading Weight: 530
  • Max. Roof Load: 80
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,200
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 600
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,265
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.6

Ten Second Review
Hyundai fills a conspicuous gap in its model range with this Kona, a little SUV aimed at the many supermini-based models now populating the smaller part of the quickly-growing Crossover segment. It's more extrovertly styled than you might expect a Hyundai to be and ticks all the right boxes in terms of safety and media connectivity.

Background
There are advantages to turning up late to any party. The 'event' in question in this case is the quickly growing market for small supermini-based SUVs, a segment that manufacturers like Nissan and Renault have been enjoying vast sales in for most of the last decade. Other volume brands were left on the back foot and it's taken them some time to catch up. That's changing now and the model we're going to look at here, Hyundai's Kona, is just one of a whole series of models being launched into this potentially profitable segment. Hyundai had inserted a makeshift stop-gap model, a dressed-up 'Active' version of its i20 supermini, into this class to represent it while Kona development was completed but buyers largely ignored that car. They're unlikely to overlook this one quite as easily. Let's find out why.

Driving Experience
Kona buyers initially get a choice between two petrol engines. The entry-level 1.0-litre T-GDI three-cylinder turbo is borrowed from the i30 and puts out 120PS and 175Nm of torque. It's manual only, using a six-speed box, and drives through its front wheels only. The other unit on offer is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder variant with 175PSbhp, available only with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto box and four-wheel drive. This top petrol model can make 62mph from rest in just 7.9 seconds on the way to 127mph flat out. For the 1.0 T-GDI, the figures are 12.0s and 112mph. Small Crossovers in this class need to be able to offer fun, agile handling, something Hyundai says is delivered in the Kona thanks in large part to an advanced multilink rear suspension system - though this is only fitted to the 1.6-litre petrol model. Lesser-powered versions get the kind of cheaper torsion beam rear set-up that features on less advanced rivals. There's also an 'Advanced Traction Cornering Control' package to improve traction and damping in bends.

Design and Build
Aware that it was late launching a model into the smallest sector of the SUV segment, Hyundai felt the need to make a bold statement with the design of this car. Hence the aggressive body styling with its two-tone roof, unusual twin headlamps and distinctive 'Cascading' front grille. Short rear overhangs and a low roofline add to the purposeful silhouette, plus contrasting exterior accents and standard-fit roof bars inject a bit of all-important SUV flavour. Inside, there's a cabin you can colour co-ordinate in a choice of different shades and lots of the switchgear is borrowed from the company's i30 family hatch. Plusher models get a floating 8-inch screen at the top of the dash. Lesser models get a 7-inch set-up. Either way, the infotainment package is compatible with the 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' systems. A head-up display is being offered for the first time in a Hyundai and audiophiles can opt for a thumping Krell stereo system. As for practicalities, well the Kona is a little longer than a rival Nissan Juke, something that really tells in terms of back seat space. Plus there's a 361-litre boot that you can extend in size to 1,143-litres when the 60:40 split-folding rear backrest is flattened.

Market and Model
Hyundai knows it has to price the Kona tightly to its main rivals in the Juke and Captur-dominated small Crossover segment, so it's no surprise to find this car's pricing starting from just over £16,000. That base sum will get you the entry-level 'S'-spec 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol variant. Inevitably, you have to pay a fair bit more than that to get the kind of model you're likely to see dressed up in the brochure pictures - but then that's the case elsewhere too. 'SE', 'Premium' and 'Premium SE' trim grades provide that. A top 'Premium GT' model comes with a pokier 1.6 T-GDI unit and costs around £24,500. As for equipment levels across the range, well Hyundai isn't holding back. Plusher versions get dual-zone climate control to ensure a comfortable environment for all occupants during long journeys. Plus niceties like a panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel are optional, as is a Navigation system you operate via an 8-inch touchscreen on the dash. Safety has been a particular feature of the development of this car. A 'Lane Keeping Assist System' is standard, as is a 'Driver Attention Alert' system, and all variants can be fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking, a system that scans the road ahead as you drive, the set-up looking for potential collision hazards. If one is detected, you'll be warned. If you don't respond - or aren't able to - the brakes will automatically be applied to decrease the severity of any resulting accident. Other key Kona safety features include 'Smart Cruise Control', a 'Blind Spot Detector, 'Rear-Cross Traffic Alert', a 'Speed Limit Information Function' and 'High Beam Assist'.

Cost of Ownership
The introduction of new engine technology has kept Hyundai right on the pace of the class best when it comes to efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions. The 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol unit puts out 125g/km of CO2 and manages 52.3mpg. And the 1.6-litre T-GDI variant delivers 169g/km and 38.7mpg. Fuel saving technologies include Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres, an alternator management system (AMS) and a drag-reducing 'active air flap' in the front grille. All of this is aided by a slippery drag coefficient and in the top petrol variant, the 7DCT auto gearbox provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of up to 20% compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission. As for servicing, well your Kona will need a garage visit once a year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner. If you want to budget ahead for routine maintenance, there are various 'Hyundai Sense' packages that offer fixed-price servicing over two, three or five-year periods. You can pay for your plan monthly and add MoTs into the three or five year plans for an extra fee.

Summary
With the Kona, Hyundai has clearly benchmarked what buyers want in this class, then ruthlessly set about providing it. Aggressive styling: tick. Trendy media connectivity: tick. Class-competitive safety: tick. Potential for fun handling: tick. It's hard to argue with the finished result. Surprise, surprise, it ticks a lot of boxes. You can't always create a great product through this kind of process. We'd argue, for example, that the class-leading Nissan Juke has an extra dash of emotive spirit that doesn't come from working through a spread sheet. If you don't care about that though, the Kona makes a strong case for itself. We think it's a car the segment will like.