The second-generation Hyundai Kona was unveiled just a few days ago and already, a prototype has been spotted up close in South Korea. While Hyundai models of yesteryear could be regarded as boring and uninspired in their designs, current-day Hyundais are the exact opposite. From vehicles like the Palisade to the Elantra and the Tucson, the automaker’s designers are not afraid to make a statement. They have done just that with the 2024 Kona.
The example spotted by CarSceneKorea was
an N Line model. Like all other 2024 Kona variants, it features a full-width
LED light bar while the main headlamps and high beams are located further down
on the fascia. Hyundai has also equipped the new Kona with an overhauled bumper
and blacked-out grille.
It is not just the front fascia of the new
Kona that makes it stand out from the outgoing model. The side profile has some
elements inspired by the Tucson, most notable being the dramatic wheel arches
and lines along the sides just like the Tucson and Elantra, fitting of the
company’s ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design details and Sensuous Sportiness design
philosophy.
The rear of the second-gen SUV is also
all-new. There is a light bar stretching across the width while the taillights
themselves, reflectors, and turn signals are housed within separate units on
the bumper. With this being an N Line version, it is also rocking an
eye-catching diffuser and twin tailpipes, which also benefit from a new design.
Hyundai has not yet released full specifications
about the 2024 Kona but has confirmed that it is 150 mm longer than the outgoing model. It is also 25 mm wider.
