Hyundai Kona Electric Premium

Category: Electric SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Company: Hyundai
Model: Hyundai Kona Electric Premium
Launch Date: December 2022
Fuel: Electric
Airbags: 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Engine: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Range: 452 Km
NCAP Rating: 5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Price: ₹ 23.84 Lakh

Engine

Fuel: Electric
Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Transmission: Automatic, Sport Mode

* This is also known as Gearbox.

Drivetrain: FWD (Front Wheel Drive)

* This is a set of parts which transfer the engine power to the wheels so that the vehicle can drive.

Range: 452 Km
Emission Standard: BS 6
Misc: Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Body

Length: 4180 mm
Width: 1800 mm
Height: 1570 mm
Ground Clearance: 172mm

* The minimum distance between the lowest part of the car and the ground. A higher ground clearance is usually better.

Wheelbase: 2600 mm

* The distance between the centre of the front tyres and rear tyres. A longer wheelbase usually leads to a more comfortable and smoother ride.

Minimum Turning Radius: 5.3 metres

* The minimum radius needed for the car to make a semi circular U turn without skidding. A lower turning radius means that a car needs lesser space to make a U turn.

Kerb Weight: 1535 kg

* The weight of the car including all the standard equipments and all the fluids required, like coolant, engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, 90% full fuel tank etc.

Front Tyre: 215 / 55 R17

* The first number represents width of the tyre, the second number is the sidewall height of the tyre, as a percentage of the width i.e. if it is 55 then it means the sidewall height is 55% of the width. The third number, after R represents the inner diameter of the tyre in inches.

Rear Tyre: 215 / 55 R17

Front Suspension: McPherson Strut Type

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Rear Suspension: Multi-Link

* The suspension system absorbs the impacts of the road and other bumps leading to a smoother and comfortable drive.

Steering: Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels: Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel: Space Saver
Colours: Polar white
Phantom black

Safety

NCAP Rating: 5 Star (Euro NCAP)

* New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) is a way of testing the safety of cars and is between zero to five stars.

Airbags: 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): Yes

* ABS prevents the wheels from locking up and thus prevents the vehicle from skidding, especially in slippery conditions.

EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution): Yes

* EBD provides proportionate amount of braking force to each wheel so that braking is most efficient in emergency situations.

Brake Asist: Yes

* In an emergency, Brake Assist reduces the braking distance by increasing the braking pressure.

ESP (Electronic Stability Program): Yes

* ESP uses sensors to detect the loss of traction and improves it so that the skidding is prevented and vehicle is more stable.

Hill Hold Control: Yes

* This prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards on a slope when starting from a stationary position.

Traction Control System: Yes

* When a wheel starts slipping, this system works to reduce the speed of slipping wheel, so that the vehicle may gain more stability.

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System): Yes

* TPMS alerts when the tyre pressure is too low and may create unsafe driving conditions.

Engine Immobilizer: Yes

* This prevents the engine from being started unless the correct key is present.

Central Locking: Keyless

* It allows all the vehicle doors to be locked automatically using one button.

Speed Sensitive Door Lock: Yes

* All the doors lock automatically when a certain speed is reached (usually around 15km/h).

Child Safety Lock: Yes

* This prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside.

Parking Assistance: Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors: Rear
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc
Overspeed Indication: 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning: Yes
Dynamic Brake Lights: Yes

* When brakes are applied in an emergency situation, at speeds above 50km/h, the brake lights start flashing, instead of a constant glow, to prompt other drivers to apply their brakes more quickly and avoid rear end collision.

Anchor Points for Child Seat: Yes

Exterior Features

Number of Doors: 5 Doors
Headlamps: LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps: Yes

* The headlights turn on automatically when the surrounding area becomes dark.

Follow me home Headlamps: Yes

* The headlights remain switched on for about 10-15 seconds to provide light on the path after ignition has switched off or car has been unlocked.

Cornering Headlamps: Active

* The lights move with the steering towards left or right, thus increasing the light on the corners and making it easier to see the path at turns/corners.

Headlamp Levelling: Yes

* The height of headlights can be adjusted according to the requirement.

DRL (Daytime Running Lights): LED

* DRLs increase the vehicle visibility during the daytime.

Fog Lamps: Halogen on rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors): Body Coloured
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Indicators on ORVM: Yes
Tail Lamps: LED
Door Handles - External: Body Coloured
Body Coloured Bumpers: Yes
Roof Antenna: Yes
Body Kit: Cladding - Black/Grey

* It consists of exterior modifications to the car, usually including spoilers, front and rear bumpers, spoilers, side skirts etc. They improve the overall look of the car.

Rub Strips: Silver

* These are strips on the sides of the car, or along the bumpers, to prevent dents and damage to the car.

Interior Features

Seating Capacity: 5 Person
Ventilated Seats: Heated and cooled
Number of Rows: 2 Rows
Headrest: Front & Rear
Seat Upholstery: Leather
Driver Seat: 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest: Yes
Storage: Yes
Front Seat - Passenger: 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Back Pocket in front seat: Yes
Rear Seats: Type: Bench
Middle headrest: Yes
Folding: Full
Split Type: 60:40 split
Interiors: Single Tone
Colours: Black
Door Handles - Internal: Silver
Door Pockets: Front & Rear
Anti-glare Mirror: Electronic - Internal Only
Leather Steering Wheel: Yes
Scuff Plates: Metallic

* Plates protecting door sills from scratches, dents and wear & tear etc.

Boot Opening Mechanism: Electric Tailgate Release
Boot access from cabin: Yes
Interior Lights: Lights - Vanity Mirror: Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Lamp: Front and Rear
Reading Lamp - Rear: Yes

Infotainment System

Type: Digital
Touch-screen Display
Size: 7 inch
Integrated Music System: Yes
Number of Speakers: 6
Steering Mounted Controls: Yes
Connectivity: Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Bluetooth: Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Port: Yes
Radio: Yes
Auxiliary Port: Yes
GPS: Yes
Voice Recognition: Yes
MID (Multi Information Display): Tachometer: Digital
Tripmeter: Electronic 2 Trips
Fuel Consumption - Instantaneous: Yes
Fuel Consumption - Average: Yes
Low Fuel Warning: Yes
Distance to Empty: Yes
Clock: Digital
Gear Indicator: Yes

* Shows the current gear that the car is in.

Door Ajar Warning: Yes
Instrument Console - Adjustable Brightness: Yes

Comfort

Air Conditioner: Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC: Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater: Yes
Cruise Control: Yes

* This allows the driver to set a desired speed and then lets the vehicle maintain that speed by using the accelerator.

Steering Adjustment: Tilt & Telescopic
Button Start - Keyless: Yes
Sunroof: Electrically Adjustable
Windows: Power Windows: Front & Rear
Windows - one touch down: Front
Windows - one touch up: Front
Cup holders: Front & Rear
Power outlets - 12V: 1
Wireless Charging for devices: Yes
Rear Defogger: Yes
Rear Wiper: Yes
Sunvisor - Vanity Mirror: Driver & Co-Driver
Sunglass Holder: Yes
Reminder - Ignition On: Yes
Reminder - Headlight On: Yes

Battery

Battery: 39.2 kWh, Lithium Ion Polymer, 327 Volt, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Other Features

Misc: Low drag coefficient Cd 0.29
Wheel air curtains reduce drag by directing air over and around the front wheels via ducts in the front bumper
Active air flaps: Smart control of air flow to minimize air resistance
Service vehicle to vehicle charging support (in selected cities)
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