{"id":118325,"date":"2023-08-24T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/?p=118325"},"modified":"2023-08-24T12:20:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T12:20:00","slug":"new-hyundai-kona-hybrid-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/auto-news\/new-hyundai-kona-hybrid-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 review"},"content":{"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<\/h2>\n


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    Verdict<\/h2>\n

    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>\n

    The 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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