{"id":38626,"date":"2022-12-20T06:03:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T11:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38626"},"modified":"2022-12-20T06:03:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T11:03:45","slug":"bolder-bigger-2024-hyundai-kona-electric-takes-big-leap-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38626","title":{"rendered":"Bolder, Bigger 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Takes Big Leap Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai Motor Group has accustomed us to bold designs for its electric vehicles in recent years and the all-new Hyundai Kona Electric makes no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Previewed here for the first time alongside its hybrid and ICE siblings, the second-generation Hyundai Kona marks a major departure from <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/528893\/2022-hyundai-kona-electric-price\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22528893%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222022-hyundai-kona-electric-price%22%7D\">its predecessor<\/a>.\u00a0For the new generation of its iconic subcompact crossover, Hyundai says it started with the EV variant &#8220;to bring technology-led design thinking to the entire Kona range.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>All four variants of the vehicle\u2014EV, HEV, ICE and N Line\u2014share a universal architecture but each gets unique styling cues.\u00a0The design is certainly bold and futuristic for all of them, with the Kona sporting a distinctive nose dominated by the stretched Seamless Horizon Lamp DRL, which is pixelated on the Kona Electric. The use of Parametric Pixels links the Kona Electric to other Hyundai EVs such as the Ioniq 5 and <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/622288\/2023-hyundai-ioniq-6-us-debut\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22622288%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222023-hyundai-ioniq-6-us-debut%22%7D\">Ioniq 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Kona Electric also distinguishes itself from other powertrain variants through a pixel-inspired 19-inch alloy wheel design, black embracing line and optional black side mirrors and roof.<\/p>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery trinity-skip-it inline \"> <meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"2024 Hyundai Kona Electric\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo\"> <a href=\"\/photo\/7009706\/hyundai-kona-2023\/\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo-box\"> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s6\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.webp 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s6\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/AkKAP6\/s4\/hyundai-kona-2023.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hyundai Kona 2023\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"value\">10<\/span> <span class=\"label\">Photos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition, the front end of the all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/hyundai\/kona-electric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Hyundai Kona Electric<\/a>\u00a0features a closed-off trapezoidal grille with integrated pixels at the lower end and the charging port door. The Kona also features SUV styling cues including boldly sculpted wheel arch cladding that incorporate the headlights and taillights.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Hyundai\u00a0Kona is characterized by <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/545059\/hyundai-teases-seven-concept-suv\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22545059%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22hyundai-teases-seven-concept-suv%22%7D\">parametric surfaces<\/a>, such as the sharp diagonal crease of the sides that connects the satin chrome molding from the belt line to the spoiler to create a contour that wraps around the entire vehicle. At the back, the Kona features another Seamless Horizon Lamp and a high-mounted stop lamp (HMSL) seamlessly integrated within the rear spoiler\u2019s satin chrome molding.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the 2024 Kona features a driver-oriented layout dominated by the 12.3-inch dual wide displays and floating module and Ioniq 6-inspired steering wheel. The gearshift has been relocated from the center console to the steering column, while the center stack underneath the big displays includes the controls for the HVAC system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"trinity-skip-it\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"7009710\"><picture loading=\"lazy\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s1\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.webp 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s2\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s1\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.jpg\" alt=\"Hyundai Kona 2023 Interni\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s3\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.jpg 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/BXAm9j\/s1\/hyundai-kona-2023-interni.jpg 2x\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/section>\n<p>Further below, the center console sports additional physical buttons, a mysterious dial and additional space for belongings. Ambient lighting is also offered, while rear passengers get to sit on a so-called Curve-less Bench Seat.\u00a0Tech upgrade aside, the big news is the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/hyundai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Hyundai<\/a> Kona offers a larger interior that\u2019s said to provide a versatile space for driver and passengers, as well as maximized cargo space behind the second row.<\/p>\n<p>The automaker did not communicate interior dimensions, but did reveal the exterior size of the new Kona Electric. The subcompact crossover now measures 4,355 millimeters (171.4 inches) in length, making it 150 mm (5.9 in) longer than the outgoing generation. The new model is also 25-mm (1-in) wider and has a 60-mm (2.3-in) longer wheelbase.<\/p>\n<p>Hyundai will announce more details about the 2024 Kona, including powertrain specifications and pricing, in the coming months. If the past and present are anything to go by, the new Kona Electric should share the powertrain with its Kia alter-ego, the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/617593\/2023-kia-niro-ev-starts-at-40745-offers-253-miles-of-range\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22617593%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222023-kia-niro-ev-starts-at-40745-offers-253-miles-of-range%22%7D\">recently unveiled 2023 Niro EV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new trinity-skip-it\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22613376%22%2C%22title%22%3A%222023%20Hyundai%20Kona%20EV%20Shows%20Interior%20And%20Charging%20Port%20In%20New%20Spy%20Photos%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222023-hyundai-kona-ev-interior-spy-photos%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FOo11ql%2Fs5%2F2023-hyundai-kona-ev.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22602276%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Next-Gen%202023%20Hyundai%20Kona%20EV%20Spied%20Testing%20In%20Germany%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%222023-hyundai-kona-ev-spied-germany%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FrKKVZ6%2Fs5%2F2023-hyundai-kona-electric-spied-testing.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<section class=\"trinity-skip-it\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"video_mstv\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sizer\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAYAAAA7KqwyAAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAABpJREFUeNpi\/P\/\/PwMlgImBQjBqwLAwACDAAOVfAw9\/ZDvcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\"\/>  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai Motor Group has accustomed us to bold designs for its electric vehicles in recent years and the all-new Hyundai Kona Electric makes no exception. Previewed here for the first time alongside its hybrid and ICE siblings, the second-generation Hyundai Kona marks a major departure from its predecessor.\u00a0For the new generation of its iconic subcompact [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/38627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}