You may like
Hyundai Kona: Advanced safety features
Safety is a big deal for everyone, but especially for seniors. Hyundai Kona provides a full array of standard advanced safety features, like blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and more. A 2024 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
User-Friendly Tech
The Kona's technology is designed to be simple and intuitive. Seniors can easily master it too.
- Dual 12.3 displaysCovered by a continuous layer of glass, the available 12.3 digital driver-information display and the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen appear to be a single display spanning half the width of the dashboard.
- All-wheel driveThis is optional in all 2024 Kona variants (except the EV), providing optimum grip and traction in the wet and dry. It also means that Hyundai fits a multi-link rear suspension, improving ride quality in the bargain.
- Hyundai BluelinkFor 2024, Hyundai is providing a free lifetime subscription to its connected services for the Kona’s original owner. Those services include automatic collision notification, roadside assistance, remote start/climate settings, stolen vehicle location/slowdown, and panic notification. This feature is standard on all trim levels.
- Dual-zone automatic climate controlBeginning with the SEL grade, dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. A set-it-and-forget-it system, it separates the cooling and heating function into right and left zones. Once the temperature for each zone is set, the system automatically maintains that temperature.
Good Fuel Economy
The Kona gets decent gas mileage, which is always a plus, especially if you're driving a lot. You won't be spending a fortune at the pump. The FWD turbo-4 posts a combined 28 mpg (26 city, 32 highway), down from 32 mpg combined (29 city, 35 highway). With AWD, the combined number is 26 mpg (24 city, 29 highway). This is a 3 mpg drop across the board.
Industry-Leading Warranty
Highly touted, Hyundai provides limited bumper-to-bumper warranty protection for five years or 60,000 miles. Its powertrain warranty, covering 10 years or 100,000 miles, is arguably the industry’s benchmark. Moreover, Hyundai also tosses in complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
Comfy Ride
Even though it's a compact SUV, the Kona is surprisingly roomy and comfortable inside. You'll have plenty of legroom and headroom, and the seats are designed for support.
Affordable Price
The Kona is priced competitively with other compact SUVs, so it's a good value for the money. You don't have to break the bank to get a great car.
Price Range and Models by City
| City | Model | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$35,959 |
| Los Angeles | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$35,160 |
| Chicago | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$34,603 |
| Houston | SEL, Limited, N Line | $24,250~$34,879 |
| Philadelphia | SEL, Limited, N Line | $24,250~$34,624 |
| Washington D.C. | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$34,820 |
| Boston | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$35,480 |
| San Francisco | SEL, SE | $24,250~$28,684 |
| Dallas | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$33,769 |
| Seattle | SEL, Limited, N Line, SE | $24,250~$35,470 |
References
Just so you know, I checked out a bunch of websites to make sure all the info I'm giving you is on the up-and-up. I wanted to make sure I was giving you the real deal!
https://www.kbb.com/hyundai/kona/
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/hyundai/kona/2024/
https://www.caranddriver.com/hyundai/kona
https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/kona/2024/