Hyundai Motor Group has accustomed us to daring designs for its electrical autos in recent times and the all-new Hyundai Kona Electrical makes no exception.

Previewed right here for the primary time alongside its hybrid and ICE siblings, the second-generation Hyundai Kona marks a serious departure from its predecessor. For the brand new era of its iconic subcompact crossover, Hyundai says it began with the EV variant “to convey technology-led design pondering to the complete Kona vary.”

All 4 variants of the car—EV, HEV, ICE and N Line—share a common structure however every will get distinctive styling cues. The design is actually daring and futuristic for all of them, with the Kona sporting a particular nostril dominated by the stretched Seamless Horizon Lamp DRL, which is pixelated on the Kona Electrical. Using Parametric Pixels hyperlinks the Kona Electrical to different Hyundai EVs such because the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.

The Kona Electrical additionally distinguishes itself from different powertrain variants by means of a pixel-inspired 19-inch alloy wheel design, black embracing line and elective black aspect mirrors and roof.

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As well as, the entrance finish of the all-new Hyundai Kona Electrical incorporates a closed-off trapezoidal grille with built-in pixels on the decrease finish and the charging port door. The Kona additionally options SUV styling cues together with boldly sculpted wheel arch cladding that incorporate the headlights and taillights.

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is characterised by parametric surfaces, such because the sharp diagonal crease of the edges that connects the satin chrome molding from the belt line to the spoiler to create a contour that wraps across the complete car. On the again, the Kona options one other Seamless Horizon Lamp and a high-mounted cease lamp (HMSL) seamlessly built-in throughout the rear spoiler’s satin chrome molding.

Inside, the 2024 Kona incorporates a driver-oriented structure dominated by the 12.3-inch twin large shows and floating module and Ioniq 6-inspired steering wheel. The gearshift has been relocated from the middle console to the steering column, whereas the middle stack beneath the large shows consists of the controls for the HVAC system. 

Additional under, the middle console sports activities extra bodily buttons, a mysterious dial and extra area for belongings. Ambient lighting can be supplied, whereas rear passengers get to sit down on a so-called Curve-less Bench Seat. Tech improve apart, the large information is the 2024 Hyundai Kona affords a bigger inside that’s mentioned to supply a flexible area for driver and passengers, in addition to maximized cargo area behind the second row.

The automaker didn’t talk inside dimensions, however did reveal the outside measurement of the brand new Kona Electrical. The subcompact crossover now measures 4,355 millimeters (171.4 inches) in size, making it 150 mm (5.9 in) longer than the outgoing era. The brand new mannequin can be 25-mm (1-in) wider and has a 60-mm (2.3-in) longer wheelbase.

Hyundai will announce extra particulars in regards to the 2024 Kona, together with powertrain specs and pricing, within the coming months. If the previous and current are something to go by, the brand new Kona Electrical ought to share the powertrain with its Kia alter-ego, the not too long ago unveiled 2023 Niro EV.