Hyundai is introducing a new base model Kona Go variant. This follows in
the footsteps of the i30 Go and the recently-announced Tucson Go. The Go helps
to bring down the price point by AUD 1000 and thus expand its market reach.
The Kona Go might
be the base model but it still comes well equipped with plenty of standard
features such as LED daytime running lights, a rear-view camera, tyre pressure
monitoring, a 7.0-inch touch-screen system, cruise control, and Hyundai Auto
Link with live vehicle health check and vehicle tracking capability.
As before, the rest
of the range consists of the Active, Elite, and the top Highlander. For MY2019
Hyundai has given the Highlander a power sunroof as standard, while all except
the Go now come with in-built sat-nav and a Krell premium audio system as
standard. This is controlled via an 8.0-inch touch-screen system on the dash.
In terms of safety
tech, the SmartSense safety pack that includes a suite of advanced systems is
available as an option on the Go and Active priced at AUD 1500. It comes as
standard on the Elite and Highlander. Premium paint is also optional on all
variants, priced at AUD 595.
Other minor changes
include an additional USB port for the front centre console for all variants,
while the Highlander is available with a black contrast roof as an no-cost
option in place of the new sunroof. All models also get a black mesh front
grille, roof rails and rear spoiler.
Powertrain options
remain unchanged, with a 2.0-litre MPi petrol opening the range, producing
150 hp, while a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol developing 177 hp is available as an
option. The 2.0L unit is connected to a six-speed auto with front-wheel drive,
and the turbo motor is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto with
all-wheel drive.
The new model is on
sale now from the following prices (excluding on-road costs):
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Go 2.0MPi FWD 6spd auto – AUD 23,500
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Go 1.6T AWD 7spd auto – AUD 27,000
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Active 2.0MPi FWD 6spd auto – AUD 25,500
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Active 1.6T AWD 7spd auto – AUD 29,000
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Elite 2.0MPi FWD 6spd auto – AUD 29,500
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Elite 1.6T AWD 7spd auto – AUD 33,000
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Highlander 2.0MPi FWD 6spd auto – AUD 35,500
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Highlander 1.6T AWD 7spd auto – AUD 39,000
