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Hyundai Kona 2018 Review

By:  Jorge
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August 12,2018
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5 min read

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If you are (or you feel you are) young, energetic, adventurous and you want to stand out from the crowd, then this is the review for you.

The 2019 Hyundai Kona is a completely new model for Hyundai and they have decided to launch it in Saudi Arabia. Why? Because they are targeting women with this model and this was their way to celebrate it. Connecting the dots, celebrating the fact that women are now allowed to drive on the roads of the Kingdom.

But now the question arises, will the Kona also be suitable for other segment of the market? As usual, the answer lays at the end of this article.

The Hyundai Kona is what we call a Sub Compact SUV. To break it down to the university crowd, marketing executives and sales people, it is sort of a hatchback that is muscular and slightly taller too. To give you a better understanding, this 2019 Hyundai Kona, goes up against cars such as the Mazda CX-3, Renault Captur, and the popular Nissan Kicks

Hyundai Kona Comparison Nissan Kicks Mazda CX3 Renault Captur

What does Kona mean? 

Those are good at Geography would already know that Kona is an area / district in Hawaii. Hyundai decided to name it after this location since Kona is very famous in Hawaii for sports, adventures and outdoor activities. It's pretty much attached to the funky vibe of the car.   

Kona Island Hawaii

About the Design

Hyundai Kona 2018

This 2019 Hyundai Kona comes with the new design direction of the brand, something you can also see on the new Santa Fe and you will be seeing across the entire line up. Break: If you are a football fan, the Santa Fe was the car for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and will be launched towards the end of this year. Anyways, going back to the new design direction, it is what Hyundai calls Sensuous Sportiness. Which basically is a sensible and attractive way of bringing the sports touch to the Korean brand. This is important to know since you will be driving a shape that will be in the market for a long time.

Inside, the Kona feels muscular, sharp and modern. To be 100% honest with you, it took me a couple of hours to develop that "I like it" attitude. It stands out from the crowd and gives the segment a fresh look. Also, don't forget they are targeting the youth with this model and I think Hyundai managed to get their attention. Comparing it with the competition, the Kona brings a less traditional (boring) option to the market.

Hyundai Kona 2019 Interior

From a head-turner perspective, I will say the Kona takes the first place, followed by the Kicks, then the CX-3 (close to the Kicks though) and then the Captur. Zaran, for instance, thinks the Kicks does the head turner job to some extent. Now, I would like to know what he says on this car. Interior wise, you can customize it with three different colors: Lime, orange, or red. 

Features, specs, and safety

While driving the 2019 Hyundai Kona you can use the 8-inch navigation screen where you can mirror your iPhone or Android mobile device. Also, you will find USB and AUX plugs to connect and charge devices. In addition, if you are one of those who don't like having any cable in the car, you will be able to use the wireless charger and connect your phone via Bluetooth. To beat the heat, you will be able to use a decent automatic climate control system. 

Safety might be one of the highlights of this vehicle. It has been rated with 5-stars from Euro NCAP. In addition to that, the 2019 Kona comes with blind spot assist, cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision alert, 6 airbags as a standard, hill assist, tire pressure monitoring, and downhill brake assist. 

Prices and engines

Hyundai Kona 2019 Rear

While they didn't give us an accurate price, the 2019 Hyundai Kona will start around the AED 62,000 and will go all the way up to AED 92,000 for the full option model. 

If you take the basic option with a five years loan, means you will be paying approximately AED 944 per month; whereas if you take the full option you will be paying approximately AED 1,401 per month.

The basic option will come to the region with a 2.0-liter engine and the full option with a 1.6-liter turbo engine will come with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. 

When will you find it in the showrooms?

You will be able to find it in showrooms across the Middle East by mid-September this year. 

Verdict

Hyundai Kona 2019 Side

While Hyundai Middle East is targeting the Kona towards women, I truly believe it deserves a wider audience. It is a nice car to drive and have if you’re between your 20’s and 30’s disregarding your gender. There are several connectivity and safety features, and the options to customize it to your liking is the cherry on the top. Having said that, whether the full options model at nearly AED 100,000 will be popular with this crowd, will need to be seen.

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