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Hyundai expands Kona range with new diesel

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4 July 2018

  • All-new 1.6 diesel expands engine choice in compact Kona SUV
  • New 6 CRDi available in 115ps and 136ps power outputs
  • Prices start from £19,750 on the road
  • 6 speed manual and 7 speed dual clutch transmission options
  • 2WD transmission

HYUNDAI has expanded the model choice available in its compact SUV Kona range with a new 1.6 diesel.

With CO2 emissions starting from as low at 111g/km, the Kona diesel offers company car drivers a new choice in the compact SUV market.

Prices for the new 1.6 CRDi diesel Kona start from £19,750; company car tax bands start from 27%.

The Kona 1.6 CRDi offers the same high level of standard safety equipment as the petrol models.

It is available as 115PS 6 speed manual 2WD or 136PS 7 speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT) 2WD.

Standard spec includes Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Hill Start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control featuring on all trim levels, with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition available as an option.

Otherwise from SE 1.6 CRDi 115PS 6 speed manual onwards Kona spec also includes 17” alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, door handles and wing mirrors, as well as rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light.

Interior equipment includes cloth seats with driver’s seat height adjustment and 60/40 split folding rear seat. SE trim level also features manual air conditioning, automatic headlamps with LED positioning lamps and LED daytime running lamps. Convenience features on SE trim include standard cruise control with speed limiter, electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors and electric front and rear windows. DAB and Bluetooth connectivity including smart device integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features as standard throughout the Kona range, with the SE featuring a 7” LCD centre console display, 6 speakers, USB and AUX connections and steering wheel controls for audio, telephone and cruise control operation. A drivers supervision instrument cluster with 3.5” LCD multifunction screen and a parking system including rear parking sensors and rear camera, rounds off the KONA SE trim level.

All Hyundai Kona models are backed by Hyundai’s industry leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Roadside Assistance package, 5 Year Annual Health Check, and 12 Year Anti Corrosion Warranty.

Hyundai Kona prices

Model Fuel Type CO2 Emissions (g/km) VED Band P11D Value BIK %
SE 1.6 CRDi 115ps Diesel 111 G £19,490.00 27
SE 1.6 CRDi 136ps 7DCT Diesel 114 G £20,790.00 27
Premium 1.6 CRDi 115ps Diesel 112 G £20,790.00 27
Premium 1.6 CRDi 136ps 7DCT Diesel 114 G £22,090.00 27
Premium SE 1.6 CRDi 115ps Diesel 112 G £23,190.00 27
Premium SE 1.6 CRDi 136ps 7DCT Diesel 114 G £24,490.00 27
Optional Extra Retail
Sunroof – Electric Tilt and Slide (single tone roof only) Premium SE £420
Metallic / Pearl Paint SE, Premium, Premium SE £565
Safety Pack – Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition (AEB) SE, Premium, Premium SE £235
Two Tone Roof Premium, Premium SE £420

 

KONA Technical

Description 1.6 CRDi 115PS 1.6 CRDi 136PS
ENGINE 6 Speed Manual 2WD 7 Speed DCT 2WD
Euro Status EURO 6d Temp
Type 4 Cylinder DOHC
Valve 16
Displacement (cc) 1598
Bore & Stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8
Compression Ratio 15.9 : 1
Max Power (PS/kW) 115 / 84.6 @ 4000 rpm (PS/kW) 136 / 100 @ 4000 rpm (PS/kW)
Torque (Nm/lbs ft) 280 / 206.5 @ 1500 – 2750 rpm (Nm/lbs ft) 320 / 236 @ 1750 – 2250 rpm (Nm/lbs ft)
0-62mph (seconds) 10.7 10.2
Top Speed (mph) 114 119
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson Strut Type
Rear Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
STEERING
System Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Steering Wheel Lock to Lock Turns 2.5
Turning Circle (metres) 10.6
BRAKE
System Power Assisted Braking System with ABS and EBD
Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Solid Disc
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length (mm) 4165
Overall Width (mm) (Excluding Door Mirrors) 1800
Overall Width (mm) (Including Door Mirrors) 2070
Wheelbase (mm) 2600
WEIGHT AND CAPACITY
Kerb Weight (kg) 1318 1342
Payload (kg) 532 538
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1850 1880
Max Tow Weight (kg) – Braked 1250 600
Max Tow Weight (kg) – Unbraked 600 1250
Gross Train Weight (kg) 3100 3130
Noseweight (kg) 80 80
Max Roof Weight (kg) 80 80
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) 50 50
SE
Front Tyre 215/55 R17
Rear Tyre 215/55 R17
Front Wheel 7.0J x 17
Real Wheel 7.0J x 17
Front Track 1563
Rear Track 1572
Overall Height (mm) 1565
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Up 334
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Down 1116
Urban MPG (l/100km) 57.6 (4.9) 60.1 (4.9)
Extra Urban MPG (l/100km) 72.4 (3.9) 67.3 (4.2)
Combined MPG (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2) 64.2 (4.4)
CO2 Emissions (g/km) 111 114
Premium
Front Tyre 235/45 R18
Rear Tyre 235/45 R18
Front Wheel 7.5J x18
Real Wheel 7.5J x18
Front Track 1559
Rear Track 1568
Overall Height (mm) 1565
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Up 334
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Down 1116
Urban MPG (l/100km) 57.6 (4.9) 60.1 (4.7)
Extra Urban MPG (l/100km) 72.4 (3.9) 67.3 (4.2)
Combined MPG (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2) 64.2 (4.4)
CO2 Emissions (g/km) 112 114
Premium SE
Front Tyre 235/45 R18
Rear Tyre 235/45 R18
Front Wheel 7.5J x18
Real Wheel 7.5J x18
Front Track 1559
Rear Track 1568
Overall Height (mm) 1565
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Up 334
Luggage Capacity VDA (litres) – Seats Down 1116
Urban MPG (l/100km) 57.6 (4.9) 60.1 (4.7)
Extra Urban MPG (l/100km) 72.4 (3.9) 67.3 (4.2)
Combined MPG (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2) 64.2 (4.4)
CO2 Emissions (g/km) 112 114

 

 

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Nick Sharpe is an automotive content writer for Business Motoring

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