Hyundai Kona Will Be Launched In Q4 2020

According to Hyundai Sime-Darby Motors (HSDM), it is planning to launch the Hyundai Kona in Malaysia in Q4 2020. As such, it is inviting those who wish to get their hands on this Compact SUV to place their bookings at any authorised Hyundai showroom.

Its name comes from the Kona district on the Big Island of Hawaii; Hyundai SUVs are named after places in the USA. The Kona continues with Hyundai’s new design identity, with an expressive and powerful front dominated by the cascading grille, the brand’s signature look. The Hyundai Kona also wears “urban smart armor” exterior styling featuring a voluminous, aggressive body complemented by a low and wide stance for looks, and confident handling in a variety of urban and adventure-oriented driving environments.

Feature Highlights

Some of its features to highlight include a separated type composite light arrangement with the LED Daytime Running Lights positioned on top of the LED headlights. Another feature is the head-up display with active pop-up screen, which projects key driving information directly in the driver’s line of sight. And as is characteristic of SUVs, the elevated seating position provides better visibility for drivers.

Other notable highlights include:

• Bold, fresh design elements with colour-contrasting roof and extroverted colour options
• LED headlight, taillight and daytime running light illumination signature
• A burst of striking colour in the interior with contrast stitching on the steering wheel and seats, coupled with colourful seatbelts
• 7-inch infotainment floating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ capability
• Hyundai Smart Sense
• Wireless device charging

  

  

  

  

Imported from South Korea

The Kona will be a Complete Built-Up version fully imported from Hyundai Motor Company’s (HMC) Ulsan plant in South Korea. With the arrival of Hyundai’s Kona, the company will have a total of three SUVs in its range, including the Tucson and the Santa Fe. The Kona rides on an all-new Compact SUV
platform and it is also HSDM’s first B-segment SUV, targetted at consumers with active lifestyles.

“We are excited about the launch of the Kona as it’s an entirely new product for us in this segment and we are reassured of a good response for the Kona. The Compact SUV is in great demand not only in Malaysia but globally as well,” said Mr Low Yuan Lung, Managing Director of HSDM.

“The SUV and Compact SUV market is growing exponentially so we see a great market potential for all our SUVs, which include the 7-seater Santa Fe, and 5-seater Tucson as well as this upcoming new model – Kona which is targeted at the younger generation,” added Mr Low.

The Hyundai Kona which was first launched in Korea in 2017. So far, Hyundai Motor Company has sold more than 600,000 units worldwide (excluding HEV and EV variants), up until July 2020.

Award Winning

The Hyundai Kona is an award winning Compact SUV with awards and accolades from all over the world. Some of the awards received include the Australia’s 2020 Drive Small SUV of the Year, 2020 NHTSA 5-star Overall Safety Rating, 2019 NEMPA (New England Motor Press Association) Best-in-Class Subcompact SUV, 2019 North American SUV of the Year, 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, 2018 Good Design Award by the Chicago Anthenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and more.

Those who are interested in finding out more, may contact Hyundai at 1300-13-2000 or log on
to www.hyundai.com.my to locate the nearest showroom.