Mar 10, 2023
The front of a Hyundai Kona

The sporty Kona is a small SUV with excellent fuel mileage and a big personality. The quirky exterior styling on this SUV catches the eye and looks fantastic with the 18-inch available alloy wheels and available LED headlights. The Kona is packed with standard features that your family will love. Read on to learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Kona and all it can offer your family.


The ’23 Kona is available in eight trim levels. These trims are the SE, the SEL, the N Line, the Limited, the N, the SE electric, and the SEL Electric. The base model is the SE, and it gets 147 horsepower from its 2.0L MPI four-cylinder engine, which is also standard in the SEL. The next power level is the 1.6L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder that produces 195 horsepower in the N Line and Limited models.

The most powerful Kona in the bunch is the high-performance N model. This SUV gets an incredible 276 horsepower with its 2.0L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder powertrain. The last powertrain available on the ’23 Kona is the 150-kW electric motor that pumps out 201 horsepower.


Changes to the 2023 Lineup

The ’23 Kona has received more standard driver-assistance features from Hyundai this year. These features include blind-spot monitoring, which helps keep you and other drivers safe while sensors monitor the areas you can’t see. The rear cross-traffic alert system is incredible when backing out into a busy street. Lastly, Hyundai’s safe-exit warning system is now included, which keeps an eye out and alerts you to approaching vehicles.


Bigger and Better

This small SUV packs a massive infotainment screen. The large available 10.25-inch touchscreen display is bright with sharply defined graphics that make it easy to use. This screen allows you to monitor your vehicle’s information, check messages, navigate, and more. In addition to its touchscreen controls, the screen features two twist knobs and handy buttons to help you navigate the system quickly.

Choose to upgrade to the available 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, and you have your vehicle’s stats and information at your fingertips. This sleek display has a modern aesthetic and ensures you can easily track your speed, fuel, navigation, vehicle health, and more.


Charging

The ’23 Kona has a traditional USB port. However, you can upgrade to the available Qi-compatible wireless charging pad and cut out the cords entirely. The available charging pad makes it easy to charge your device on the go. Simply place your compatible smartphone on top of the pad and drive.

If you are looking for a sporty small SUV that is a pleasure to drive, you need to check out the ’23 Kona from Hyundai. Give us a call at Mike Kelly Hyundai to schedule a test drive in your new Kona today.

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