Smaller version of the Hyundai Kona to be launched this April

Updated Sep 29, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Will the Philippines market welcome the new Hyundai crossover soon?

Besides the new Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, Creta and Kona, Hyundai will also launch an all-new crossover which is smaller than the Kona. The new Hyundai crossover is expected to be launched at New York Auto Show 2019 which will take place from April 19 to April 29. It could be dubbed the Styx and it is said to be built for developing countries.

Recently, the new crossover was caught when running on Indian roads, revealed by some spy shots. Indian Autos Blog hinted that the new Hyundai crossover would be a sub-4 meter car measuring 4,165 mm in length.

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Hyundai Kona angular front

Hyundai will also launch an all-new crossover which is smaller than the Kona

Speaking of the looks, the car seems to be based on the Carlino Concept which features upright and boxy styling, making it become more outstanding in the current Hyundai crossover lineup. However, it could get the current design language of Hyundai when its headlamps are mounted lower down in the front fascia with LED daytime running lamps at the edges of the hood.

At present, it is just safe to say that the new Hyundai crossover will be released in the US and the Indian market. How about the Philippine market? Still, there is no confirmation. Just stay tuned and get the latest updates from our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local new car lineup.

Know more about Hyundai Kona 2024

Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona 2023 is a subcompact crossover brought in by the Korean marque. It is available in the Philippines in one variant only which is priced at Php 1,188,000. Powering this vehicle is a 2.0-liter NU MPI Atkinson gasoline engine capable of generating 147 horsepower and 179 Nm of torque. Only a 6-speed automatic transmission is used to drive the power from the engine to the front wheels exclusively.

In terms of dimensions, the Kona has a length of 4,165 mm, a width of 1,800 mm, and a height of 1,550 mm. Additionally, it comes with a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,600 mm and 170 mm, respectively. In the local market, this Korean subcompact crossover goes up against the likes of the Mazda CX-3, Kia Seltos, and Geely Coolray.

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