These Are The Three Important Features That Are In The Spotlight Of Hyundai Kona Electric, Anything?

PT Hyundai Motor Indonesia (HMID) has officially launched the all-new Kona Electric at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) by offering a number of advanced technologies.

The manufacturer offers several variants of this SUV, consisting of Style, Prime Standard Range, Prime Long Range, Signature Standard Range, and Signature Long Range.

Offering a more futuristic and eccentric design, the car also has several features that are in the spotlight in accommodating its users, what are they?

Today's VOI team had the opportunity to experience the ability of this car through testing from Jakarta to Semarang and we assess that there are several features that should be in the spotlight, what are they?

Shortcut Physical Buttons

Different from a number of today's cars, Hyundai presents the latest generation of Kona Electric with conventional buttons that are useful in regulating various interior functions, such as AC settings, volumes, and much more.

This is interesting because a number of automotive manufacturers are too dependent on interior arrangements through sophisticated LED center console screens. However, the manufacturer from the country of ginseng has its own reasons.

Product Expert HMID Bonar Pakpahan, revealed that manufacturers present conventional buttons so that drivers can make more efficient tuning so they can concentrate on paying attention to the road.

"If we think about it again, driving requires more concentration. So, as much as possible, you always look at the road as much as possible," said Bonar in his presentation at Bekasi ahead of Hyundai Kona Electric Media Drive to Semarang, Monday, October 7.

In addition to saving more time, the presence of this button is also an element of safety because it minimizes accidents.

"So, the presence of this shortcut button is one aspect of safety in driving and minimizing distraction while driving," added Bonar.

Bluelink and Over-The-Air

Hyundai presents the Bluelink connectivity feature in order to make it easier for users to access various information related to their vehicles.

Hyundai Bluelink is a connectivity platform or technology that makes it easier for users to check and regulate the use of cars. This advanced feature presented by Hyundai is a smartphone application that can be used by car owners.

"Bluelink provides convenience for users via smartphone," said Bonar.

This feature is also equipped with a number of sophisticated and modern functions, one of which is View Around Vehicle which allows users to see the conditions around the vehicle armed with a 360-degree camera through their device

This also has a View Around Vehicle feature. So, users can see the conditions around the vehicle in a 360-degree camera via a smartphone, "explained Bonar.

The latest Kona Electric is also equipped with over-the-air (OTA) technology, which is useful for updating the software automatically on the SUV.

Blind Spot View Monitor

Hyundai branded vehicles are now equipped with Smartsense, a radar-based safety feature. One of the systems is Blind Spot View Monitoring which is useful for detecting blind spots around vehicles.

Bonar explained that the feature can work when the driver operates a turn signal indicator or light sein when he wants to turn, making it easier for the driver to find out the situation around him more widely.

This provides visual blind spots around the vehicle when the driver activates a turn signal indicator, "concluded Bonar.