Hyundai has announced pricing details of
Kona’s diesel-powered version, starting from £ 19,750 in the UK, approximately
£ 5,245 less than the all-electric model. Spending £ 19,750 will land you the
entry-level SE 1.6 CRDi 116 PS version with the 6-speed manual transmission. At
the other end of the spectrum is the Premium SE 1.6 CRDi 136 PS model with an
automatic transmission, which will set you back at least £ 24,750, about as much
as the Kona Electric.
The diesel-powered Hyundai Kona uses a
newly-developed 1.6-liter CRDi unit that’s available with either 113 hp or 134 hp. Both models are offered with front-wheel drive only. CO2
emissions are as low as 111g/km. Whichever spec you chose, safety equipment
such as the Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Hill Start Assist
Control and Downhill Brake Control is available as standard.
Also at no extra cost come the 17-inch
alloy wheels, body colored bumpers, door handles and wing mirrors, as well as
the rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light. Inside, there’s manual air
conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, electrically adjustable and
heated mirrors and a 7″ LCD center console display with DAB, Bluetooth, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Premium spec models get 18-inch alloys,
a chrome surround to the black front grille, Anthracite finished side body
garnish, silver rear skid plate and side body mouldings. Convenience features
include climate control, automatic dimming rear view mirror, auto wipers, Smart
Key with keyless entry, engine start/stop button, a KRELL audio system and a
larger 8-inch touchscreen display with sat-nav and LIVE services. A wireless
phone charging pad is also available.
As for the flagship Kona Premium SE
version, it comes with leather seat facings, electrically-adjustable driver and
passenger seats (also heated and ventilated), heated steering wheel, power
folding door mirrors, front parking sensors, a Heads-Up Display, Blind Spot
Detection and Lane Keeping Assist.
The Hyundai Kona diesel is available in
a choice of eight external colors, with Galactic Gray coming at no extra cost.
Meanwhile, Chalk White, Lake Silver, Blue Lagoon, Acid Yellow, Pulse Red,
Tangerine Comet and Phantom Black, which have either metallic or pearl
finishes, are £ 565 options. Both the Premium and Premium SE specs can also be
ordered with a £420 two-tone roof.
