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  • Hyundai Kona Electric India Launch Details Out

    Hyundai Kona Electric India Launch Details Out

    After bringing in its contender for the subcompact SUV segment – the Venue, Hyundai India is all set to bring in another SUV into the country and this time around it will a product that will launch the company’s electric product offensive. Yes, the Kona Electric all set to be launched in India on July 9, 2019 and the Korean carmaker will have its widest SUV product line-up in India with the addition of two new models this year. Hyundai’s SUV line-up in India will include Venue, Creta, Kona ev, and the Tucson which is scheduled to get a facelift in the second half of this year. Hyundai has already confirmed that it will be manufacturing its upcoming Kona electric locally in India at its Chennai plant. The latest development is the upshot of the company’s plans to invest in India a part of which will go towards the development of an assembly line for the Kona Electric.

    The main purpose of producing the Kona Electric locally is to keep the pricing aggressive in a bid to make it a viable offering for the prospective customers. Hyundai had earlier shared that it wants to keep the Kona comparatively affordable for car buyers. Hyundai will channel the rest of the investment in the manufacturing of other car models and development of new technologies and machinery. Moreover, the investment will add 1500 more jobs in India.

    The Hyundai Kona electric can go up to 350 km on a single charge which takes about 30 minutes through fast charging. Globally, the Kona Electric is offered in two iterations- one which is equipped with a 100 kW motor and the other with a 150 kW motor. While the former motor produces 134 bhp, the latter churns out 201 bhp. Both the motors are mated to electronic transmission. Moreover, it is equipped with upmarket features like an 8.0-inch infotainment system which supports smartphone connectivity, auto-headlamps rain sensing wipers and more.

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  • Hyundai takes top honors at Nactoys

    Hyundai takes top honors at Nactoys

    Hyundai Motor Group took home the top prizes in two of three categories at the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards (Nactoy), the company said last Tuesday. It is the first time a Korean carmaker has won in two categories at the annual awards. Hyundai Motor’s Kona and Kona Electric crossover utility vehicle won in the utility category, while the G70 sedan sold under the carmaker’s Genesis brand won in the car category.

    A jury consisting of journalists and analysts based in the United States and Canada voted for the winners of each category, choosing between three finalists. This year, 54 journalists from print, online and broadcast media participated in the assessment.

    The award organizer said in a press release that jurors voted on the finalists based on segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

    Hyundai’s Kona competed with Honda’s Acura RDX and the Jaguar I-Pace.

    “The Kona Electric is the first mass-market electric car that truly works for the mass market,” said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor at U.S. News & World Report Best Cars. “A livable EV range, affordable price and practical cabin combine with lively driving dynamics to make the Kona EV a true pleasure.”

    The G70 competed with the Honda Insight and Volvo S60. The Genesis-brand was evaluated to exceed luxury segment mainstays like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in driver engagement and value for the dollar.

    The last Hyundai car to win top honors at the awards was the Avante sedan, sold as the Elantra in North America, in 2012.

    Previously the award only had two categories – car and truck – however, utility vehicles earned an independent category from 2017, considering the rising popularity of the segment.

    A Hyundai spokesperson said it will market the Kona and G70 more actively in the North American market with boosted presence from the awards.

    The winners were announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. Hyundai also introduced its Veloster N TCR high-performance racing car at the show, while Kia Motors premiered its Telluride SUV. The SUV will only be sold in the North American market.

  • Singapore’s Grab begins using Hyundai Motor’s Kona

    Singapore’s Grab begins using Hyundai Motor’s Kona

    Hyundai Motor, Korea’s largest carmaker by sales, said Wednesday that Singapore-based Grab began using its Kona Electric for its ride-hailing service this month. In November, Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors jointly invested $250 million in the Southeast Asian company for a business partnership in ride-hailing service markets, the carmaker said in a statement.

    “The company is aiming to enter electric car markets in Southeast Asia through the partnership with Grab and gain a share of those markets,” the statement said.

    Grab has initially purchased 20 Kona electric vehicles (EVs) from Hyundai for its service and plans to increase the number to 200 by the end of this year, Hyundai said.

    The Kona EV can travel up to 400 kilometers (248.5 miles) per charge. The driver can charge the all-electric car to around 80 percent full in about 30 minutes, it said.

    In partnership with Grab, Singapore Power has granted Kona EV drivers a 30 percent discount when powering the emission-free car at charging stations, the statement said.

    This week, the Kona EV grabbed a coveted North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year award at the Detroit auto show.

  • Hyundai shows twin headlights on Kona

    Hyundai shows twin headlights on Kona

    The upcoming Hyundai Kona, the South Korean brand’s attempt to break into the hot subcompact crossover segment, will get “twin headlamps” with running lights positioned above the main lights as Hyundai looks to set its entry apart from an increasingly crowded field.

    A teaser photo of the Kona released April 28 shows a frontal view with sliver-thin chains of LED running lights up high near the seams of the hood. The unorthodox arrangement is reminiscent of the funky placement on the Nissan Juke, another subcompact crossover known for its edgy styling.

    “The new twin headlamp enhances the visual impact, with the LED daytime running lights positioned on top of the LED headlights,” Hyundai Motor Co. said in a release. “The separated lights at the front deliver a confident, progressive appearance with sleek and sharp shapes.”

    Hyundai said the Kona will launch this summer.

    The U.S. version, also named Kona in keeping with a Hyundai crossover nomenclature based on travel destinations, is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2018.

    Kona takes its name from the lava-lined coastal district of Hawaii’s Big Island.

    The vehicle fills another gap in Hyundai’s lineup.

    Subcompact crossover sales in the U.S. climbed 15 percent in the first quarter, while compact crossovers were up 11 percent, even as the overall market retreated 1.5 percent.

    Hyundai, a latecomer to the small crossovers, has been unable to tap that growth.

    The Kona will deliver good driver visibility and comfort, with agile handling, Hyundai said.

    “The imminent arrival of Kona,” Hyundai said, “marks Hyundai Motor’s bold first move into the B-SUV segment and leads the wider expansion of its SUV range.”

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