Hyundai has added more available technology and driver-assistance features, making the 2022 Hyundai Kona a great compact SUV for city driving. The cabin has a contemporary design with a 10.25-inch digital cluster adding a touch of finesse to the cabin.
There are several changes to the exterior and interior of the Kona. Hyundai gave the small SUV a refreshed front-end treatment that makes it bolder than the 2021 model. The new model features 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and LED taillights, LED daytime running lights, two-tone body color, and a power sunroof.
The model also features a redesigned wide-mouth grille that couples with faux front and rear skid plates to give the Kona a bolder look. Hyundai also redesigned the dashboard to add more tech features. There is a larger digital gauge display, heated rear seats, wireless smartphone charging, and much more. The automaker fitted this new model with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is bigger than the previous 7.0-inch display. There is also an available 10.25-inch touchscreen display for drivers who need a bigger display. The N Line trim is an addition to the lineup of the 2022 Hyundai Kona. This is a sporty model with a more powerful engine.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona has a long list of standard and available interior features and comforts. Drivers will enjoy heated and ventilated front seats, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, automatic temperature control, electronic parking brake, and eight-way power driver seat adjustability with lumbar support. Most of these features are standard in the new N Line trim and available in lower trims.
There are impressive technology features to keep you entertained and help you drive better. Standard in the N Line is a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. This display offers a modern interface with a high-resolution screen and rich color. The 10.25-inch touchscreen display also offers a navigation system in its colorful interface. It also delivers a three-way split-screen view so that you can set the information you need to see more often on the screen. On lower models, an 8.0-inch screen is standard.
There is a head-up display that projects important information within your site so that you never have to look down. This display will show speed, safety warnings, and navigation commands.
Some other interior features you get with the Hyundai Kona include:
Hyundai offers Bluelink connected vehicle system. This system gives you access to services and your vehicle via a mobile app. Through the app, you can start your vehicle remotely, control vehicle climate, seek SOS emergency assistance, find your car, do a local search, get automatic collision notification, and lock or unlock your car remotely.
You will get standard features, such as a wireless charging pad, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto among others.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona looks sleeker than previous models, but it is bolder. You can have it in one of nine colors. There is a power sunroof for when you need to enjoy the outdoors. Other features include 18-inch alloy wheels, two-tone body color, and an updated grille among others.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers detect raindrops on the windshield and turn them on to ensure clear road visibility. These wipers move as fast as the amount of rain.
Under the hood, the Kona has a 2.0L MPI four-cylinder engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. There is an available 1.6L GDI four-cylinder engine that pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine makes 195 horses and 195 pound-feet of torque. It offers all-wheel drive as standard, which allows great handling, cornering, and performance.
Further, the automaker offers an advanced active cornering system that monitors the driver inputs and road conditions to adjust the driving to adverse conditions. Behind the rear seat, the Kona has a cargo volume of about 1.3 square metres.
One of the standard features of the Kona is Forward Collision Avoidance. This feature also offers pedestrian and cyclist detection. This feature detects objects near the vehicle and sends audio and visual notifications to the driver. If the driver does not act fast, the technology can autonomously apply the brakes to avoid an accident.
Another feature is the highway driving assist that works together with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist to keep you in your lane and within safe speed limits. The automaker offers adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go features. It allows you to set a predetermined distance and speed from the vehicle in front of you. The feature can even bring the vehicle to a standstill when needed. Rear occupant alert is another feature that gives a visual warning, reminding the driver to check the rear seats before they exit the vehicle. Other safety and driver-assistance features include:
The 2022 Hyundai Kona, like all other models, uses an advanced platform with advanced high-strength steel. This gives it great stiffness and strength to protect the occupants in the event of a collision. This superstructure directs the impact of a collision away from the passengers.
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The 2022 Hyundai Kona is a great compact SUV with a powerful engine and sleek styling. It looks bolder and performs better than the previous models. With the new N Line trim, drivers have more tech and comfort features to drive longer. Many of the advanced features in the N Line are available for the lower trim levels.