2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

For years, the Hyundai Kona has been one of Canada's favourite compact SUVs. This sporty and stylish vehicle has a wide range of advanced features that make it the perfect vehicle for a variety of drivers. And the Kona Electric takes everything that you love about its gas-powered sibling and fits it into a nice eco-friendly package. The 2021 Kona Electric comes with a powerful electric motor, a stunning exterior design, and a spacious interior. Keep reading to learn more about this impressive SUV.

Exterior Design

The Kona Electric's exterior is highlighted by a sculpted body and elegant, flowing curves. The sculpted hood seamlessly integrates with the slender and bright LED headlights. The unique headlights sit just above the even more unique-looking grille. The closed-off grille reminds onlookers that there is an electric motor under this hood. And while this car does not have a classic grille design, it does come equipped with active grille shutters that enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle. In the rear, the Kona electric features LED taillights that come in a wraparound design. There is also a subtle rear spoiler and available roof side rails to give the vehicle a sportier appearance.

Interior Design

The spacious and stylish interior comes with a wide range of available luxurious features. For example, the available power sunroof lets you bathe the cabin in natural sunlight with a simple push of a button. To help combat the frigid winter temperatures, the Kona electric also offers available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The Kona Electric is able to comfortably seat up to five adults while offering plenty of legroom and headspace to ensure that all occupants are able to feel comfortable on long trips. There is also a large rear cargo area that can be expanded by folding down the rear seats in a 60/40 split.

High-Tech Entertainment

The Kona electric comes standard with a 7-inch colour touchscreen infotainment display, but a larger 8-inch touchscreen display is available. Both displays come equipped with an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Drivers can opt to get the extra-large 10.3-inch touchscreen display with adds a navigation system and an 8-speaker Infinity sound system.

Safety Features

The 2021 Kona Electric comes with a wide range of standard safety features including a comprehensive airbag system, an electronic stability control system, lane-keep assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, and anti-lock brakes. For an added peace of mind, there are several available safety features including: • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • Reverse Parking Distance Warning • Blind-Spot Collision Assist • Lane Change Assist • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection • High Beam Assist

Power and Performance

The Kona Electric is powered by a 64-kWh battery that is able to deliver 201 horsepower and 290 lb.-ft of torque. With the powerful motor, the Kona Electric can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds. Also, the electric motor is able to travel up to 415 kilometres on a single charge. If you are looking for a sporty and spacious SUV that is also eco-friendly, then you will definitely want to check out the 2021 Kona Electric. If you have any questions about this breathtaking vehicle, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.