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Snapshot
- Standard Range now features a 100kW electric motor
- Battery size reduced to 39.2kWh
- WLTP tested range of 305km
The Hyundai Kona EV has gained a second powertrain choice with the release of the Kona Standard Range.
Joining the existing Kona Electric – which has now been renamed to the Extended Range (ER) – the Standard Range (SR) packs a 100kW/395Nm motor and a 39.2kWh battery, reduced from the ER's 150kW motor and 64kWh battery pack.
With driving range reduced to 305km from the ER's 484km, Hyundai has made the two SR trim variants – which are the Elite and Highlander – $6000 cheaper than their ER counterparts.
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Pricing
Hyundai has not only introduced the SR at a lower price to the ER but also reduced the price of the latter powertrain, dropping the price of the Elite and Highlander by $1500 and $2000 respectively.
All prices are before on-road costs:
| Kona Elite Standard Range | $54,500 |
| Kona Highlander Standard Range | $58,000 |
| Kona Elite Extended Range | $60,500 |
| Kona Highlander Extended Range | $64,000 |
Only two optional extras are available for the Kona range, with premium paint setting buyers back an extra $595 while a black and grey interior is offered at a $295 premium.
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Features
Both the SR and ER are available in Elite and Highlander trim – with spec unchanged between the two variants.
On the Elite trim this includes as standard:
| Auto dusk sensing headlights |
| LED daytime running lights |
| Rear park assist system |
| Rear view camera |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
| 17-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Primacy 4 tyres |
| Tyre mobility kit |
| Leather appointed interior |
| Passenger height adjuster |
| Electronic parking brake |
| Paddle shifters |
| Smart key and push button start |
| Climate control with auto defog |
| Rain sensing wipers |
| Solar control glass with rear privacy |
| Acoustic windscreen film |
| 10.25-inch digital supervision cluster |
| 10.25-inch satellite navigation system |
| Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio |
| DAB+ digital radio |
| Wireless charging pad (Qi standard) |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Bluetooth connectivity |
| Rear passenger USB charging port |
| Heated exterior mirrors |
| Power folding exterior mirrors |
| Front and rear power windows, front windows one touch auto up/down |
| Rear fog light |
| Front closed grille |
| Body coloured cladding |
| Driver and front passenger seat back pocket |
| Luggage net |
| Roof Rails |
| In-cable control box (ICCB). |
In addition to the entry-level Elite trim, Highlander versions gain:
| Front park assist system |
| Glass sunroof |
| Heated steering wheel |
| LED headlights and front indicators |
| Air ventilated front seats |
| Ambient lighting |
| LED tail-lights |
| Heated front and rear outboard seats No-cost options: |
No-cost options:
| High beam assist |
| Power driver’s and passengers’ seats |
| Head-up display |
| Electro-chromatic interior mirror |
| Two-tone roof – phantom black. |
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Safety
Retaining the standard Kona's five-star ANCAP safety rating, the Kona Electric variants are all available with six airbags and a range of safety technology such as:
| Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist |
| Driver attention warning |
| Forward collision-avoidance assist |
| Lane following assist |
| Lane keeping assist |
| Rear cross-traffic collision |
| Avoidance assist |
| Rear occupant alert |
| Safe exit warning |
| Smart cruise control with stop and go |
| Electronic stability control |
| Anti-lock braking system |
| Brake assist system |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Hill-start assist control |
| Traction control system |
| Vehicle stability management. |
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Warranty and servicing
The Kona Electric range is offered with Hyundai's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as 12 months' roadside assistance.
Hyundai also offers a complimentary first service at 1500km, giving customers a roadside support plan and sat nav update plan for 10 years when the Kona is serviced on time through Hyundai dealers.
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Availability
The new Kona Standard Range is on sale now.
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