2024 Hyundai Kona – 64.8 kWh EV achieves a range of 416 km; Gasoline 2.0L, 1.6T, SmartSense ADAS, NFC digital key

with Hyundai Kona 2024 launched in December Last year, the Korean manufacturer has now announced more details about the second-generation B-segment crossover for its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), along with rooms A new visual showcase introduces Limited, N Line and Electric variants.

As is often the case with new vehicles, the Hyundai Kona is now larger in major dimensions in the latest version, with a length of 4,355 mm (150 mm longer), 1,825 mm wide (25 mm wider. ), with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm (60 mm longer).

The battery-electric variant is called the Kona Electric, and this variant is offered in two battery capacities. The base 48.6 kWh battery delivers 133 hp and 255 Nm of torque for the sole choice of 2WD, while the larger 64.8 kWh battery delivers 201 hp. force and same torque output of 255 Nm, and rated 416 km range based on internal Hyundai estimates; Standard batteries have a range of 315 km.

When specified with a 64.8 kWh battery, the Kona Electric has 400 volt electrical infrastructure and fast charging support that delivers 10-80% charge status in 43 minutes. Meanwhile, the vehicle charging capacity (V2L) is up to 1.7 kW to supply external electrical equipment.

Unique design hallmarks of Kona Electric are the active grille shutters, i-Pedal (single-pedal) driving mode and the Intelligent Regeneration System that adjusts the vehicle’s energy regeneration according to the conditions. traffic in real time.

Meanwhile for the internal combustion versions, the second generation Kona has two petrol powertrains. The first is a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle engine that produces 147 hp at 6,200 rpm and 179 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, and is sent to a Smartstream Variable Transmission (gearbox). CVT).

Limited and N Line variants of the Kona 2024 are equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected petrol engine, producing 190 hp at 6,000 rpm and 264 torque. Nm from 1,700 rpm to 4,500 rpm. Output to the turbocharged petrol engine is sent to the drive wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission; Kona petrol-powered variants are offered in FWD and AWD.

As with it first generation predecessor, the latest Kona has a different rear suspension layout depending on the selected driveline. Like before, the FWD variants get a torsion beam rear axle configuration that Hyundai says has been tweaked, while the AWD versions get a multi-link rear suspension setup that includes a stabilizer bar; The Kona Electric has a rear multi-link setup and all use MacPherson struts for the front suspension.

As for the advanced safety suite, the second-generation Kona features a Hyundai SmartSense suite that includes Remote Intelligent Parking Assist (RSPA) and a blind-spot monitor that sends a video feed to the driver’s instrument cluster. . Other conveniences include smart cruise control, navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go, parking distance warning and remote start.

There’s also forward collision avoidance assist (AEB) with intersection turn assist, blind spot warning, intelligent speed limit assist, high beam assist, surround view monitor, and more. rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, driver attention warning, rear passenger warning with exit warning safety feature and reverse collision avoidance assist when parking.

Also joining the list of Kona 2024 accessories is the Digital Key 2 Touch, which uses near-field communication (NFC) technology on smartphones and smartwatches, allowing the driver to leave the vehicle’s physical key. stay at home and instead use a compatible smartphone to lock. Unlock and start the car. The Digital Key 2 Touch can be shared between up to three people, and vehicle owners can revoke access at any time.

Infotainment is shown through a duo of 12.3-inch widescreen screens, integrated with audio-visual navigation system (AVN). Audio is provided by an eight-speaker Bose premium sound system, and front-seat occups have access to a 12-volt power outlet and two USB-C chargers, including a data booster, plus wireless device charging and two USB-C sockets in the rear passenger compartment.

For the US market, the second-generation Hyundai Kona will hit showrooms at dealerships in the Northern Hemisphere in the summer first as an internal combustion variant, followed by the Kona Electric later in the fall. this year.

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