Hyundai launched India's first, full electric SUV, Kona, on July 9, 2019. It is brought to our shores via CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route and starts at a price of Rs 23.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Now, if reports are to be believed then Hyundai will launch a facelift to the electric Kona next year.
Hyundai Kona Electric facelift has less to do with the cosmetic changes but it will be the interiors that will see a major change. For starters, the 8.0-inch touchscreen will be replaced by a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen. It will possess connectivity features like AppleCar Play and Android Auto.
This new touchscreen will also show real-time energy consumption and split function. And in order to perform uniform battery performance while driving, a heat pump will be installed as standard. Also, the battery specifications will not be altered.
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Hyundai Kona electric comes with two battery types - a 39.2 kWh and a bigger 64 kWh unit. Indian market gets the former which produces 136 bhp on tap and with a maximum torque of 395 Nm. The ARAI certified driving range sticks to 452 km and the electric SUV can do a sprint of 0-100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds.
The sales figure of the Hyundai Kona shows an impressive number too as it has garnered a total of 227 units till Oct'19. Feature-wise the eSUV is packed too as it gets 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, electric sunroof, front ventilated and heated seat, driving modes and among others.
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Talking about the competition, then it is the MG ZS EV which will give a neck-to-neck competition. MG Motor debuted with the Hector in the Indian market which proved out to be a success. And their next product, an electric SUV is ready to take on the Kona. The car is expected to launch at the 2020 Auto Expo and bookings for the same has already started.
