The one preferred by readers

He Hyundai Kona is he winner of the twenty-second edition of the award Iberian Press Readers’ Car of the Yearafter beating SsangYong Torres, Lexus LBX, Kia EV9, Honda CR-V and Citroën C4 X in the final.

It is the third time that Hyundai achieves this awardafter the victories of i30 and Ioniq 5 in the 2018 and 2020 editions, respectively.

Among the many attributes that have led to the kona to be the car with the most votes among the 6 finalists for the award, we could highlight its designhis interior versatilitythe engine range and the advanced technology.

The appearance of this 4.35 meter B-SUV is really avant-garde, since it has been developed with its electric variant in mind. Hence their aerodynamic shapes and its minimalist lines. But if it draws attention to something, it is because of its lighting signature, since an LED band runs uninterruptedly across both its front and back.

He cabin it is tremendously broad despite the contained exterior dimensions. It stands out for its versatility and comfort, without leaving aside the sophistication and quality that its innovative technology provides. The 12.3 inch dual screen It is the main element of this modern space. A key element in the success of the Kona is offering a range of engines capable of adapting to the needs of any user.

The access door to the range is a 1.0 T-GDI 120 HP gasoline enginealso available with the technology of 48V light hybridization, which gives it the DGT ECO label. One step above is the 141 hp hybrid variant. The combustion offer is crowned by the 1.6 TGDi with 198 HP in 4×2 and 4×4 versions, with the DCT automatic transmission. And, of course, it has electric versions of 156 and 218 HP, with a range of up to 510 km.

Design continues to be the main exponent when choosing a car, and the Hyundai Kona offers one of the most avant-garde and groundbreaking aesthetics in its sector, thanks mainly to exterior lighting that makes it stand out above the rest. The LED lights that run along the front and rear From part to part, they make the car offer a futuristic and transgressive appearance.

He inside of the Korean SUV follows the recipe of the Ioniq 5, with a minimalist space but not for that reason at odds with the sophistication and quality. It is a versatile and modern cabin in which the focus falls on the double 12.3-inch screen that runs along the dashboard.

He Hyudnai Kona has had hard times rivals in the final of this twenty-second edition of the Readers’ Car of the Year: the Lexus LBX It is destined to be one of the reference urban SUVs on the market; he SsangYong Torres With its imposing and attractive appearance, it will steal the spotlight from the ‘untouchables’ of the C-SUV segment; he EV9 It allows kia measure itself without complexes with the great European premium brands; he Honda CR-V It is the authentic SUV reference in versatility; and the Citroen C4 It shows that simplicity can be a great virtue.