Hyundai’s Kona named car of the year at motor industry’s ‘Oscars’
Hyundai’s Kona named Car of the Year amid hat-trick of awards at auto industry’s ‘Oscars’
Hyundai’s Kona has been named Car of the Year amid a hat-trick of awards in the auto industry’s ‘Oscars’.
It was also crowned Small Commercial Vehicle and Small SUV of the Year at the annual Auto Express Awards, which looked at performance, handling and handling, refinement, usability, technology and cost of ownership.
Judges praised the bold exterior, smart and logical interior and competitive pricing of the second-generation Kona.
‘Striking’: Judges praised the second-generation Kona’s bold exterior, smart and logical interior and competitive pricing
It is available as a regular petrol, self-charging hybrid or 48kWh or 65kWh electric version with a range of up to 300 miles, and can be ordered now for a price starting at £25,725.
According to the jury, it was a ‘striking’ car.
“Winning a category is an incredible achievement, but to win the grand prize, a car needs that little bit extra,” they said.
The new five-seater is larger because customers wanted more seating space.