2018 Hyundai Kona Arrives With Competitive Pricing
The 2018 Hyundai Kona will arrive dealerships in March with a starting price of $20,450 including a $950 destination fee in the U.S.
Available in four trim levels, the compact Kona is the Korean automaker’s first subcompact crossover and will compete with cars like the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax. The standard SE and SEL models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson engine with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, while the Limited and Ultimate trims feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood producing 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter engine is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged mill gets a seven-speed EcoShift dual clutch transmission.
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Pricing for the Kona SEL will start from $22,100 while adding a Contrast Roof is $150 additional. The Limited model with the turbocharged engine will be priced from $25,650 and the range-topping Ultimate trim gets a $28,350 starting price. Every model offers all-wheel drive for $1,300 extra.
The 2018 Hyundai Kona will be available with a variety of exterior colors, including Chalk White, Ultra Black, Sonic Silver, Thunder Gray, Pulse Red, Surf Blue, and Lime Twist.
To stay competitive in the segment, the Kona comes standard with a seven-inch touchscreen that includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. And despite its compact size, the Kona offers 19.2 cubic feet of rear cargo volume.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Overall, I like the look, but why create a cool polygonal grille the actual front air intake is a tiny and painfully visible rectangle above and an even sadder one below the bumper? I call this approach an infake, and I want all of them gone.
like the bits of color in the interior - I hate black interiors, and grey interiors - I want an interior to feel warm - fun - sporty -