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Our Car of the Year isn\u2019t as accomplished in hybrid form as it is as a full-EV, but it\u2019s still a very solid crossover contender. Its physical growth over its predecessor means it's now big enough to comfortably see off typical family car duties, and it does so with generous equipment levels, plenty of comfort and strong mpg figures \u2013 especially on short trips around town.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest Hyundai Kona has been a sure fire hit \u2013 so much so that we\u2019ve proudly named it our New Car Awards Car of the Year for 2023. It\u2019s a superb all-round family car, and with a fully-electric powertrain, it delivers a fantastic range, strong performance and excellent refinement at a price that has surely raised the eyebrows of a few competitors.<\/p>\n
Like the first generation Kona, however, electric drive isn\u2019t the only way to go with this new model. Hyundai will continue to offer fully combustion-powered versions (there\u2019s a choice of a 1.0-litre three cylinder and a 1.6-litre four cylinder \u2013 both turbocharged) plus the middle ground we have here, a full hybrid.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the hybrid, petrol power is supplied by a 1.6-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder unit and is backed up by an e-motor with 43bhp and 170Nm of torque. Modest electric running is covered by a 1.32kWh battery. Combined, the two power sources offer up 139bhp, which is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.<\/p>\n
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That\u2019s a very similar setup to the existing car, but then owners had few complaints about that. In fact, owners had only one real criticism with the previous model: the cabin felt a little pokey. Hyundai listened to this feedback, and the new model has grown as a result. It\u2019s 145mm longer than the last model, to be precise, and while that\u2019s not a vast increase, it\u2019s enough to make the cabin much more accommodating than before. In fact, it\u2019s so spacious in the back now, that knee and headroom are both on a par with the larger Tucson. Its big brother is a little wider across the cabin so it\u2019s better for three people, but not by much.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The dashboard itself takes inspiration from the Ioniq 5 EV. A 12.3-inch digital driver\u2019s display sits beside a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which look great and are fairly responsive to use. Hyundai has kept plenty of physical buttons, both for infotainment shortcuts and for the climate control system. Elsewhere, the airy cabin has plenty of storage space, though we\u2019d like a couple more covered cubbies to hide valuables out of sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Out back, the Kona is similarly impressive. A 466-litre boot is great for a car in this segment, as is the 1,300-litre capacity when the seats are folded down.<\/p>\n
On the road, the Kona \u2013 specifically its hybrid powertrain \u2013 feels most at home around town. Here, the electric motor can cover much of the driving. When the small battery needs a top-up, the petrol motor smoothly wakes into life and hums away in the background, but go down a hill or even just coast for a little while, and the noise dies down as EV mode is restored. The paddles behind the steering wheel adjust the level of deceleration through motor regen in Eco mode, and in Sport they take control of the dual clutch automatic gearbox.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Equipment levels are excellent. All models come with LED headlights, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a 12.3-inch digital driver\u2019s display plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. N Line S and Ultimate models get heated and vented front seats, a Bose sound system, wireless smartphone charging and a blind spot detection system.<\/p>\n
The one thorn in the Kona Hybrid\u2019s side is the Renault Captur. Granted, the French compact crossover isn\u2019t as spacious inside, but set that to one side and it\u2019s just as comfortable yet sharper to drive, it\u2019s powered by a similarly frugal hybrid system, yet it starts from \u00a325,795. Even the top spec E-Tech engineered Bose Edition tops out at \u00a330,595 \u2013 only \u00a3570 more than the base level Kona.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s before Renault\u2019s superb finance deals come into play. Thanks to a generous deposit contribution on the Captur, on a three year PCP term with a \u00a35,000 deposit that range topper comes to \u00a3350 per month \u2013 \u00a34 less than the base Kona Advance.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nModel:<\/td>\n | Hyundai Kona Ultimate Hybrid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPrice:<\/td>\n | \u00a334,225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nEngine:<\/td>\n | 1.6-litre 4-cyl HEV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nTransmission:<\/td>\n | Six-speed auto, front-wheel drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPower\/torque:<\/td>\n | 139bhp\/265Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n0-62mph:<\/td>\n | 11.2 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nTop speed:<\/td>\n | 103mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nEconomy:<\/td>\n | 60.1mpg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nCO2:<\/td>\n | 107g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nOn sale:<\/td>\n | Now<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The hybrid version of our Car of the Year is still a strong small SUV, but it falls slightly short of its all-electric sibling 4.0 out of 5 How we review carsBuy used for less at Buyacar Verdict Our Car of the Year isn\u2019t as accomplished in hybrid form as it is as a full-EV, but it\u2019s still a very […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n New Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 review - lasixlineon.com<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n |