Hyundai Motor UK continues to be one of the largest providers of electrified vehicles in the UK, carrying momentum into 2021 with the launch of three new electrified vehicles. Already this year, Hyundai Motor UK has introduced the All-new TUCSON Hybrid as well as the refreshed KONA Hybrid and KONA 48V MHEV and these and other models in the range now get special finance deals. Ford is expanding … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 December
The Nissan LEAF has reached its 10th birthday. During that time 500,000 LEAF owners have covered over 16 Billion Kms and prevented a massive 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year, while covering enough kilometres to drive around the earth 400,000 times! Hyundai UK has confirmed pricing and specifications for its comprehensively updated Kona sub-compact SUV, which now … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
As the government brings forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, Hyundai has secured more Kona electric models. The car firm had to take its Kona Electric off sale last year as it sold out of its allocation by March but they have tripled availability by starting production of the electric car at its plant in the Czech Republic while increasing supply from its facility in South … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai Kona 4WD 1.6 Auto Premium GT
There is a lot of noise generated about SUVs at the moment but the Hyundai Kona does not shout about its abilities, it just delivers them. This fuss-free formula is favoured by those who need the space and equipment of a quality SUV which decides when you can get away with front wheel drive or would benefit from all-wheel-drive. Best of all it does not bring you out in a sweat on the road or … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai Kona SE 1.0 pet. 2WD
While it takes its name from a Hawaiian island, the Hyundai Kona is really more of a landmark in the mainstream SUV sector. Kona is available in 11 versions based on five trim levels powered by choice of new 115 or 136 six or seven speed 1.6 turbo-diesels, alongside 120ps 1.0 2WD six speed and 177ps 1.6 AWD petrol engines, all sharing a five-door SUV-styled body. Our … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 August
Researchers polled 2,000 British car buyers and found that fuel type, road tax and the manufacturer all influence us. The poll for Hyundai, which has just launched the new KONA Electric compact SUV with a driving range to 300 miles for around just £17, will answer concerns as driving the same distance in a medium-sized petrol-powered car would set you back in the region of £121. About 48% of … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Hyundai Kona Premium GT 1.6 T-GDi
On sale in the UK from the end of last year the first turbocharged petrol powered models in the Hyundai Kona, compact SUV model line up were priced from £16,195 to £24,995 at launch but these have already risen to £16,445 to £25,245, writes David Miles. Mid-year these petrol versions will be joined by two turbodiesel engine options and what is already being described as the … [Read more...]