Hyundai has updated the Kona electric SUV's color palettes for the Indian market. Two new dual-tone colours for the SUV have been launched by the manufacturer: Fiery red with a Phantom Black roof and Titan grey with a Phantom Black roof. Whereas the brand has discontinued Typhoon Silver after the inclusion of two new colours in the portfolio. No other alterations have been made to the vehicle.
There are now a total of five colours available for the Hyundai electric SUV: Polar White, Polar White with a black roof, Phantom Black, Titan Grey, and Fiery Red with Phantom Black roof dual-tone options.
In the international market, the Hyundai Kona electric SUV has already received a mid-life facelift, and the Indian-specific model is due for an upgrade. It is now the South Korean brand's only electric SUV available in India. Also, Hyundai will soon introduce the IONIQ 5, a larger electric SUV that will expand the brand's EV lineup.
Hyundai Kona Electric Powertrain & Features
The Kona EV gets a 39.2 kWh battery that generates 134 bhp of power and 395 Nm of maximum torque. The Kona Electric has a 452 km claimed range. In 57 minutes, a DC charger can fill the battery to 80% of its capacity. An AC charger, on the other hand, takes 6 hours and 10 minutes to fully charge the vehicle.
It comes with a plethora of features, including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, an electric sunroof, various drive modes, and button-type shift-by-wire technology, among others. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, vehicle stability management, hill assist control, a rear parking camera with sensors, TPMS, and other features are part of the vehicle's safety package.
The monotone color variant of the Hyundai Kona electric costs Rs 23.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of the dual-tone colour variant is Rs. 24.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The freshly upgraded MG ZS EV competes with the Kona at this pricing tier.