Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai Kona Electric Expert Verdict

Hyundai Kona Electric Detailed Review

• Kona Electric Exterior 8 /10

  Kona has been designed with the typical Korean flair. The sharp bonnet lines, LED headlights, covered front grille, and aero-dams give Kona’s front a very distinctive look. The side profile is well-designed with a big glass area and attention-grabbing alloy wheels design. Rear-end of the Kona resembles the big SUVs from Hyundai’s stable. LED taillights & rear bumper design make the Kona stand apart in traffic. In the global markets, the facelift of the Kona EV has already been revealed. In other news, Hyundai is gearing up for the launch of its another all-electric car, the Ioniq 5 for the Indian market. 

  Summary

  Overall the design looks & futuristic.

• Kona Electric Interior 8.5 /10

  The interior of Kona is typical as Hyundai. There is ample cabin space for 5 adults on board. The overall cabin fit & finish is also very nice, as the cabin feels long-lasting. Hyundai has filled the Kona with a lot of features such as leather seats, leather-wrapped steering, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, & Apple CarPlay features as well. There is also voice command support for the infotainment system. When compared with MG ZS EV, Kona EV has fewer features and carries a higher price tag. Overall, Hyundai Kona offers decent features on the go which remain useable for the consumer. 

  Summary

  Interiors of Kona are futuristic, comfortable, & feature-rich.

• Kona Electric Ride & Handling 9 /10

  Hyundai has tuned the ride & handling of Kona in a very mature manner. It is an international model; hence, the ride & handling are tuned for every type of terrain. Kona drives well over the bad patches, while the high-speed stability is also very good for its size. Handling is well tuned with the power & as you go fast, the steering feedback increases over the highway. City driving is full of ease, thanks to light steering & soft suspension for city driving. Overall, Kona EV is a good package if you are willing to spend your money on the country's second-largest car manufacturer. Overall, Hyundai Kona behaves well at city speeds and the steering feels dynamically sorted when driving at high speeds too. 

  Summary

  The overall ride & handling are very well-tuned for every type of road.

• Kona Electric Engine Performance & Mileage 9 /10

  Hyundai Kona electric has been equipped with a PMSM IP67-certified electric motor. This motor produces a peak power of 134.14 hp of peak power & 395 Nm of peak torque. The performance from Kona is amazing due to the battery-driven system & on-demand availability of torque. Kona comes with multiple drive modes which can be switched between via the press of a button. The battery pack can also do a certified-IDC range of up to 452 km on a single full charge. We can expect a real-word driving range to stick between 320 km to 400 km.

  Summary

  The electric motor of Kona provides good power, performance & driving range.

• Kona Electric Safety 10 /10

  Hyundai Kona is a very safe electric SUV. As it is sold internationally, Hyundai has filled the Kona with ample safety features. It comes with Hill-Assist Control, 6-airbags, ISOFIX seats, Virtual Engine Sound System, ABS, EBD, Traction Control, etc. It packs in the right style, features and modern safety equipment. Overall, Hyundai Kona EV packs in all the safety equipment needed in today's era. 

  Summary

  Kona electric is a very safe & sturdy SUV with a lot of safety features.