CAR magazine UK drives the new Hyundai Kona Hybrid, with pictures, specs and verdict
► How does it drive on UK roads?
Three powertrains are available – with the Electric following later in 2023. The ICE range comprises of a a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol with 118bhp, the full hybrid 1.6 with 139bhp tested here and a turbocharged version of the same engine pushing out 195bhp and limited to the N Line S and Ultimate only.The Hyundai Kona Hybrid’s stand-out styling won’t have escaped you. With its flush front and rear, with lighting bands, it continues Hyundai’s move towards bold design.
We approve of the mixture of touchscreen, speech and physical controls for its driver systems. Want to make the interior hotter or cooler? Reach for the handily-placed toggle controller, rather than stab at the screen. Trust us, Kona drivers will appreciate this. The air vents are nicely hidden , and there are lots of places to store your nick-nacks.
Dial it back, though, and the powertrain is a little more in its element, keeping quiet and unobtrusive as you nip around town. But, interestingly, larger hybrids from Hyundai – such as the new Tucson – highlight the Kona’s reluctance to switch to electric-only power regularly. This comes as a genuine surprise, and suspect our N Line’s large wheels and sporty set-up contribute to this – it would be good to see how a more humble version acquits itself. But if you want to be entertained, and don’t want a Ford Puma , the Kona’s not too bad a substitute.
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