FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its 2019 Kona, starting at $19,990 for the SE model. For the 2019 model year, Kona's safety equation is enhanced by standardizing key Hyundai SmartSense™ safety technologies for a more sophisticated driving experience. The 2019 Kona is on sale now.
The new standard Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies (listed below) on the Kona add additional protection for drivers and passengers. For example, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist utilizes radar to help detect another vehicle and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking.
New standard (all trim levels) Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies:
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Warning
In addition to the standard safety equipment, all trims get an additional front USB charging port and soft touch front door armrests and inserts.
2019 Hyundai Kona Pricing
Model
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
MSRP
SE
2.0L 4-cyl.
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC®
FWD
$19,990
SEL
2.0L 4-cyl.
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC
FWD
$21,800
Limited
1.6L Turbo
4-cyl.
7-Speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission
FWD
$25,550
Ultimate
1.6L Turbo
4-cyl.
7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
FWD
$27,500
SE
2.0L 4-cyl.
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC
AWD
$21,390
SEL
2.0L 4-cyl.
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC
AWD
$23,200
Limited
1.6L Turbo
4-cyl.
7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
AWD
$26,950
Ultimate
1.6L Turbo
4-cyl.
7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
AWD
$28,900
Prices excluding freight charge of $980
Additionally, with feedback from 2018 Kona buyers, Hyundai has also made the following changes for the 2019 Kona:
Feature
Application
Blue Link® Connected Car System
Expanded application from 18' model year's Ultimate to
19' model year's SEL Tech and Limited
Infinity® Premium Audio with 8 speakers including subwoofer, and external amplifier
Expanded application from 18' model year's Ultimate to 19' model year's SEL Tech and Limited
Shark-fin Roof Antenna
New, applied to SEL Tech and up
HomeLink® and Compass
Expanded application from 18' model year's Ultimate to 19' model year's Limited
New Body Color
Sunset Orange
2019 Kona Highlights
New standard safety features:
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (std.)
Lane Keeping Assist (std.)
Driver Attention Warning (std.)
Bold, fresh design elements with optional color-contrasting roof and extroverted color options
LED headlights (opt.), taillights (opt.) and daytime running lights (std.) illumination signature
2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission (std.)
Available 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected engine with 7-speed DCT (opt.)
Standard 7-inch floating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capability
Hyundai SmartSense™ (HSS) features:
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (opt.)
Driver Attention Warning (std.)
Lane Keeping Assist (std.)
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (opt.)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (opt.)
High Beam Assist (opt.)
Available premium technology:
8-inch Navigation System
Next generation Blue Link® Connected Car System
Heads-up Display (with active pop-up display screen)
Rain-sensing Wipers
Wireless device charging
Kona SE FWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SE FWD A/T has an MSRP of $19,990, excluding $980 freight, and includes the following standard features:
2.0L Atkinson Cycle 4-Cylinder Engine with cover & hood insulator
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Torque-vectoring by braking (TVBB)
Independent front suspension and beam-axle rear suspension
ESC with TCS & Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Anti-lock Braking System with EBD; 4-wheel disc brakes
Downhill Brake Control and Hillstart Assist Control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire indicator
Steering wheel mounted cruise control and audio controls
Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system
12-volt power outlets
Power windows with driver's auto-down; power door locks
Center console with storage compartment and armrest
Driver seat with height adjustment
Manual Air Conditioning with filter
Rear folding armrest with dual cupholders
Map lights with sunglass holder
60/40 Fold-flat rear seats
Dual seatback pockets
Cargo-area cover
3.5-inch monochromatic multi-information display
7-inch LCD Touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Dual front USB outlets (1x data/charge, 1x charge only); aux input jack
Kona SE AWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SE AWD A/T has an MSRP of $21,390, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD liftgate badge
Multi-link rear suspension
Kona SEL FWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SEL FWD A/T has an MSRP of $21,800, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
17-inch alloy wheels
Blind-spot Collision Warning with Lane Change Assist
Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning
Proximity key with push button start
Heated front seats
HD Radio®, SiriusXM® & Voice Recognition
Heated side mirrors with turn signals indicators
Rear privacy glass
Roof side rails
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Auto-down/up front windows
Illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions (sliding-rail type)
Hidden cargo-area storage compartment
Immobilizer
Contrast roof available with Silver, Red and Blue exterior colors at $350 MSRP
Kona SEL AWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SEL AWD A/T has an MSRP of $23,200, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SEL FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD liftgate badge
Multi-link rear suspension
SEL Tech Package - $1,600 Option Package MSRP
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
8-way power driver seat plus power lumbar support
Fog Lights
Infinity® premium audio with 8-speakers including subwoofer, and external amplifier
Blue Link® Connected Car System
Shark-fin roof antenna
Kona Limited FWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Limited FWD DCT has an MSRP of $25,550, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SEL Tech equipment FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with Homelink® and compass
Kona Limited AWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Limited AWD DCT has an MSRP of $26,950, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Limited DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD liftgate badge
Multi-link rear suspension
Replaces compact spare tire with Tire Mobility Kit
Kona Ultimate FWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
The Kona Ultimate FWD DCT has an MSRP of $27,500, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Limited DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:
Parking Distance Warning- Reverse
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
High Beam Assist
Rain-sensing wipers
Color Heads-Up Display (HUD)
4.2-inch color multi-information display
8-inch LCD touchscreen with embedded navigation system
Wireless Device Charging
Kona Ultimate AWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Ultimate AWD DCT has an MSRP of $28,900, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Ultimate FWD DCT equipment plus the following features:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD liftgate badge
Multi-link rear suspension
Replaces compact spare tire with Tire Mobility Kit
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