New Hyundai Kona Electric

Do you groan every time you pull into one of the gas stations around Redondo Beach because you never know how much it will take to fill up your tank? Thanks to the new Hyundai Kona Electric, you never need to worry about gas again. Driving an electric vehicle allows you to spend hours on the road without monitoring your gas gauge.

This all-electric SUV has a funky design with a compact backseat and a bigger range than similar electric SUV models have. Discover some of the leading research on the new Hyundai Kona Electric today.

Trim Levels

The Kona Electric has many trims, like the SE, with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and six speakers. Though similar, the SEL adds heated side mirrors, lane change assist, rear privacy glass, and roof rails. An auto-dimming rear mirror, leather seats, and a turbocharged engine make the Kona Limited a little more exciting to take around the classic streets of Los Angeles.

Interior and Exterior

Though the interior and exterior features vary between Kona Electric trims, we wanted to give you an idea of what to expect. Hyundai added a pad that's nestled in the middle of the dash to make the interior feel more inviting and larger. This design also helps you chat with and reach any passengers in the Kona. Between the seats is a big console with lots of storage.

While the base model uses simple cloth upholstery, the SEL and Limited replace the upholstery with leather. You also get a hands-free liftgate with the Limited. It also has an auto-opening, making it easier to access the trunk. The Kona Electric has a sporty design with headlights that curve into the sides, a large black grille, your choice of roof rails, and a rear spoiler.

Performance

Don't assume that the Kona Electric can't handle your driving needs around Hawthorne, CA, because of its small size. Hyundai equipped each trim level with a standard engine but changed the battery in the higher trims. With the SE, you get a small engine with 91 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque per foot. This motor works with a 99-kilowatt-hour battery.

The two higher trims produce the same torque but deliver 201 horsepower. They also come with a 150-kilowatts-hour battery. While the SE averages 118 combined miles per gallon, the upper trims average 116 miles per gallon. Hyundai claims the battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in under 45 minutes. We also found that the Kona Electric has a range of up to 260 miles.

Technology

The technology inside the Hyundai Kona Electric doesn't disappoint. On the dash is a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a built-in infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Use the touchscreen to sync your phone with a feature like Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® or when you want to use Bluetooth®. The new Kona Electric also has built-in navigation that works with its adaptive cruise control and USB ports to keep you connected around Torrance.

Safety

Stay safe around Carson, CA, with the lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist on the Kona Electric. The addition of automated emergency braking also helps with your overall safety. Drivers looking for even more safety features might prefer the Limited. This trim comes equipped with both a blind spot view monitor and a rearview monitor, along with reverse, forward, and side parking collision avoidance assistance.

While you can keep learning about the new Kona Electric, why not stop by for a test drive near Long Beach? It's best to compare the SE to the other trim levels and find one that fits your lifestyle. Come in today and test drive the new Hyundai Kona Electric at South Bay Hyundai.