[ĐÁNH GIÁ XE] Hyundai Kona 2022 - New design, many modern features and equipment

The 2022 Hyundai Kona has a new design inside and out, along with the addition of a series of more advanced safety features and amenities, promising to bring exciting driving experiences.

Overview

The 2022 Hyundai Kona is a great small SUV that blends bold design, practicality and superior performance in urban environments. Kona’s power comes from 2 engine configurations, including: 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, both providing reliable operation.

Still adhering to Hyundai’s top priorities of enhancing value in the eyes of customers, Kona is equipped with a series of valuable standard features and becomes even more premium when choosing expensive versions. Belonging to the small SUV segment, the 2022 Hyundai Kona does not provide too much space for luggage storage. In return, Kona’s compact design and enjoyable driving experience will certainly make customers ignore those shortcomings.

What’s new in the 2022 version?

Coming to the 2022 version, Hyundai has completely revamped Kona’s exterior and interior design, with many details considered to be much more impressive than its predecessor. The wheel design, lighting system, grille and front/rear anti-slip panels have all been refreshed, making the Kona’s design more modern.

Inside, the center console of the 2022 Hyundai Kona has also been redesigned, with a number of new convenient features, including a new digital screen, wireless phone charging and heated rear seats. A larger 8.0-inch touch screen with the option to upgrade to a 10.3-inch screen serves a more vivid and realistic infotainment system. Notably, Hyundai also added a completely new N Line version to the Kona 2022 product line, which is expected to bring a sportier driving experience.

Estimated selling price for each version

SE: 22,000 USD (~ 508 million VND)

SEL: 24,000 USD (~ 554 million VND)

SEL Plus: 25,000 USD (~ 577 million VND)

N Line: 27,000 USD (~ 623 million VND)

Limited: 28,000 USD (~ 646 million VND)

Ultimate: 30,000 USD (~ 692 million VND)

The Limited version is the highest rated, although it is not the most advanced variant of the Hyundai Kona 2022. Because this version has almost all the necessary features and equipment, while the resale price is not the most expensive. Some notable standard equipment on the Limited version includes a sunroof, automatic air conditioning system, fog lights, leather seats and electric driver’s seat. Not only that, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Limited is also equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with a design quite similar to the top Ultimate version.

Engine and operating equipment

As mentioned, the 2022 Hyundai Kona will be available with 2 engine configuration options, in which the SE and SEL versions use a 2.0L 147 horsepower 4-cylinder engine combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Test results show that the SEL version with full-time 4-wheel drive system takes about 9.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h from the starting position. Meanwhile, the top two versions, Limited and Ultimate, are equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, accompanied by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that produces a maximum capacity of 175 horsepower. This turbocharged engine allows Kona to reach a speed of 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds.

The 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission provides smooth and responsive gear shifting when the 2022 Hyundai Kona operates at a steady speed on the street. However, the problem only really comes with this gearbox when the driver moves at low speeds and with many obstacles such as in parking lots. The dual-clutch transmission will become ‘confused’ and respond poorly when the vehicle moves at low speeds in places with many obstacles such as parking lots.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona offers flexible, agile handling and surprisingly fun driving. The suspension system will minimize collisions on the road, ensuring passengers the smoothest and most comfortable cabin. However, the steering system is not highly appreciated. Although it feels heavy, it is less stable, requiring the driver to concentrate when traveling on the highway.

Fuel consumption

In this small SUV segment, the 2022 Hyundai Kona’s EPA rating, although relatively good, is only average when compared to its competitors. However, practical experience shows that Kona’s fuel economy is quite impressive and is more than capable of surpassing many competitors in the same segment. With a 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine under the hood, Kona only consumes about 7.3L/100km on the highway.

Interior amenities

Hyundai’s talented designers have been very successful in synchronizing the beautiful design features of the exterior into the cabin, while still maintaining the necessary comfort and convenience. With high-quality materials, good ergonomics and comfortable seats; The interior offers a sophisticated and luxurious look, but doesn’t contrast with the Kona’s fun and individual exterior design. The steering wheel is wrapped in unique grained leather with contrast stitching, integrated with cruise control buttons and audio system tuning.

Infotainment system

Floating in the center of the center console of the 2022 Hyundai Kona is an infotainment screen with simple buttons neatly located below, allowing the driver to easily switch the features that need to be used. Kona’s infotainment system provides intuitive display with a relatively quick and stable response rate, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Notably, the top Ultimate version is also equipped with a HUD head-up display with the ability to operate based on the touch screen in the center. The highlight of this HUD screen is the on/off mechanism at will, the driver can turn it off when there is no need to use it.

Safety features and driver assistance technology

The 2022 Hyundai Kona received a 5-star safety rating from the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In general, standard driver assistance features are now available on the Kona, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and an anti-drowsiness warning system (Driver Attention Monitor). In addition, customers can also add optional safety features to their vehicle.

Quang Hung (Tuoitrethudo)

According to: Caranddriver