The Latest Sense Of Hyundai Kona Electric Driving At GIIAS 2024: Presenting Kenyamanan And Driving Fun

Hyundai all-new Kona Electric launched at GIIAS 2024. (Photo: Bagus Muhammad Hafizh / VOI)

TANGERANG - PT Hyundai Motor Indonesia (HMID) officially sells all-new Kona Electric through the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) while adding to the crowd of electrification markets in the country.

In Indonesia, the second generation of Kona comes in five different variants, such as Style as entry-level, Prime Standard Range, Prime Long Range, Signature Standard Range, and Signature Long Range.

Now the VOI Team has the opportunity to taste the sensation of driving briefly from this model with the Signature Long Range type in the middle of the GIIAS 2024 event, on Monday, July 22. What do you think? Here's the short review.

Futuristic Design

In terms of appearance, this manufacturer from South Korea gives futuristic touch to the all-new Kona Electric with a cleaner profile than the previous generation. The Pixelated Seamless Horizon Lamp that stretches across the front and back creates an iconic appearance of this model.

Then, twin headlamps with Full LED projector lights integrated in the front bumper and Seamless Horizon Lamp on the engine hood create eye-catching light highlights.

In dark conditions, this front light can perfectly provide the best visibility when the road conditions are dark while at the same time helping the driver when driving his car in the night situation.

Smooth Interior

This car has a number of interesting features on its inside such as a 12.3-inch multimedia display, steering wheel made of fine skin, front seat heating and ventilating, 8-way front seat settings, and chairs covered with skin.

Just like on Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, this latest Kona Electric has a steering wheel with a round design that displays various regulatory buttons and a four-point' horns that are characteristic of Hyundai cars.

Complete Feature

This compact SUV is equipped with various driver-assist features (ADAS), consisting of blind-spot monitoring, surround view monitors, parking collection assessment assist reverse, and many more.

This car will automatically notify the driver via alarm when there is a vehicle from the blind spot so that the user will pay more attention to the surroundings. The driver can also know the conditions around the car with the surround view monitor feature and can be seen through the infotainment system on the dashboard.

Control and Performance

Carrying the body more compact than the latest Ioniq 5, Kona Electric has comfortable control in its class. When this car is tried to maneuver, the suspension works well and prevents this car from convex. Then when passing sleeping police hurdles, this SUV has a comfortable suspension both in the front and rear seats.

It is known, the Signature Long Range type has an electric motor measuring 160 kW and a torque of 255 Nm. When the throttle pedal is stepped on faster, the power feels stretched which at the same time adds added value to Kona in driving activities.

Conclusion

Once again, Hyundai has again succeeded in offering a line of products suitable for Indonesian consumers following the success of the Ioniq 5 model in the past few years.

Not only offering advanced features and promising performance, the all-new Kona Electric is also the first Hyundai EV car whose battery is assembled locally so that it can reduce the price more affordable.

While the battery travel is also impressive, according to Hyundai's claim, all-new Kona Electric has a range of more than 600 km in one charge capable of traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.

In Indonesia, Kona Electric is currently marketed from IDR 499 million to IDR 590 million on The Road DKI Jakarta.