The All-new Hyundai KONA has been named Medium Car of the Year at the annual Company Car and Van Awards, praised for its broad powertrain selection – from petrol to fully electric – as well as its advanced technology and practicality.
Andrew Walker, Company Car and Van Editor, said: “For company car drivers & fleet managers alike, KONA is available as pure ICE as well as EV and hybrid, so it’s a car that works for the way you drive. All models feature a top class cabin with plenty of space & they’re fitted with up to date tech & safety features. Furthermore, the overall build quality puts others to shame. Hyundai are on a roll at the moment & the latest KONA only enhances that.”
The second-generation KONA offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the B-SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. Compared to the previous generation KONA, its length is now 4,350 mm, 145 mm longer than the previous generation launched in 2017, with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm, which is 60 mm longer. Its width is 1,825 mm, which is 25 mm wider, and the is 20 mm taller at 1,585 mm.
Among the upgrades are dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens, full Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) which will also be able to support future Feature on Demand applications. Fitted as standard across the all-new KONA range is Bluetooth, DAB radio, LIVE services, MapCare, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, steering wheel controls and front and rear USB C charging points.
Since it was first revealed in early 2023, All-new KONA has been praised by experts across the industry, named Auto Express Car of the Year, as well Best Company Car and Best Small SUV. Carbuyer chose All-new KONA as its Best Small Family Car.
Tim White, Head of Fleet, Hyundai Motor UK, said: “With All-new KONA we took a car that was already a hit with our fleet and business customers, and emphasised everything they loved. With petrol, hybrid and EV versions, we have a broad spectrum of offerings and price points covered but there’s a unity among them; every version of KONA is stylish, generously equipped with technology to make our users’ lives easier and comes with the peace-of-mind of our renowned build quality and five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. The fleet market has been a core focus for KONA, and the endorsement of publications that know this market best is a testament to the meticulous development of this car.”
