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3 Reasons This Hyundai SUV Deserves a Second Look

By Barnell Anderson

The Hyundai Kona at the Knox News Auto Show held at the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. Kns Hotcars 0223 Bp Jpg
The Hyundai Kona at the Knox News Auto Show held at the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. Kns Hotcars 0223 Bp Jpg / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel
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The 2024 Hyundai Kona is one of the top SUVs in the subcompact category. Though outclassed in a few areas, it offers solid performance and has great ratings. Additionally, the Hyundai SUV has a solid look that stands out from other small models on the market. Luckily for buyers, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is also a solid vehicle.

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is among the top small SUVs for performance

People like the 2024 Hyundai Kona because it's affordable. However, with its small price comes pretty good performance. According to Edmunds, it comes standard with a 2.0-liter engine with a maximum output of 147 horsepower and a torque of 132 lb-ft. There are front and all-wheel drive configurations, and like the 2023 Hyundai Kona, the base powertrain uses a CVT.

Those craving more power from the Hyundai SUV can go for the N trims. These use a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that makes 190 horsepower with a torque of 195 lb-ft. Regarding speed, the base versions of the SUV need over nine seconds to get from 0 to 60 miles per hour. However, the fastest version only needs about 7.7 seconds for the feat.

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is also one of the top SUVs in its class for fuel economy. The 2.0-liter engine gets an average of 31 miles per gallon. The faster version averages 26 MPG.

The Kona is safe and has advanced technology

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is also one of the top SUVs in its class because it's well-rounded. For starters, it has a spacious and attractive interior. Regarding technology, it has dual 12.3-inch displays that fit right in on the dash. The system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This is a significant upgrade from the 2023 Hyundai Kona.

Buyers will also like the 2024 Hyundai Kona because it's safe. This is proven by the fact that the IIHS selected it as a Top Safety + pick, which means it excels in six different crash tests. Of course, it also comes with a host of safety features. The Kona starts at $24,250.