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Hyundai Kona
Hyundai's adventurous new Kona launches in Ireland
Hyundai Kona to take on the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.
THE NEW HYUNDAI Kona compact crossover has been officially launched in Ireland with a starting price of €20,995. It will compete with the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.
It is priced higher than its in-house rival, the Kia Stonic, but the Kona is slightly roomier and has a newer, better engine.
In terms of styling, it is some of the most adventurous we’ve seen from the Korean manufacturer, and the model is most definitely aimed at a younger buyer.
That entry-level price of €20,995 will get you a ‘Comfort’ model with the latest 120hp 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol turbo engine under the bonnet mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED daytime running lights and roof rails, as well as a five-inch touchscreen, air conditioning, cruise control, lane keeping assist and a driver fatigue warning.
One trim level up is ‘Executive’ (priced from €22,995 and likely to be the best seller) which features 17-inch alloys, a larger seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic air con and a rear view camera. This trim level is also powered by the 120hp 1.0-litre T-GDI.
The top trim level is ‘Premium’ (priced from €25,995 for the 1.0-litre T-GDI) and features 18-inch alloys, leather interior, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a Front Parking Assist System. At this trim level there is an option of a 1.6-litre T-GDI petrol engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission starting at €29,995.
The two-tone roof pack is available on every trim for an additional €600.
Co2 emissions start at 117g/km for the 1.0-litre T-GDI in Comfort and Executive trim (tax Band A4, €200 a year), and rise to 125g/km for the 1.0-litre T-GDI in Premium trim (tax Band B1, €270 a year) and top out at 153g/km for the 1.6-litre T-GDI automatic (tax Band C, €390 a year).
There will be a 1.6-litre diesel offered at some stage next year as well as an electric version, too.
The new Kona will make an appearance in Hyundai dealerships across Ireland from November 1.
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