Hyundai gave its electrical SUV an unique new look. The brand new Hyundai Kona EV Mauna Loa is “a robust companion” with particular options and equipment, however getting your arms on one might be onerous.
Try the unique Hyundai Kona EV Mauna Loa
“Extra freedom, extra journey,” Hyundai stated after unveiling the particular version Kona Mauna Loa electrical SUV on Friday.
Hyundai upgraded the Kona EV, including rugged new design parts for that off-road really feel. The unique mannequin options scratch-resistant black paint masking all the entrance bumper, facet stills, and rear.
It additionally has entrance and rear mudguards, black molding alongside the home windows, and new leather-based seats on the inside.
Hyundai’s new Kona mannequin can “deal with every thing from on a regular basis life to the outside whereas being environmentally pleasant.”
At 4,355 mm lengthy, 1,825 mm huge, and 1,590 mm tall, the Mauna Loa version is similar size and width because the Kona EV however barely taller (1,585 mm top) with the roof rack.
Sadly, you might have a tough time discovering one. The brand new Kona EV mannequin is proscribed to simply 30 items, and it’s solely out there in Japan.
The limited-edition mannequin begins at round $32,500 (4,950,000 yen). With 64.8 kWh battery capability, the Kona EV Mauna Loa has a WLTP driving vary of as much as 388 miles (625 km). It’s slotted between the N-Line (5,060,000 yen) and Lounge (4,895,000 yen) in Hyundai Japan’s lineup.
Though you received’t be capable of purchase one within the US, Hyundai is launching a brand new IONIQ 5 XRT variant for the upgraded 2025 mannequin 12 months.
In keeping with Brad Arnold, Hyundai Design North America’s senior design supervisor of exteriors, the rugged new XRT trim is constructed “to supply extra safety, connection, and performance. “
It can additionally achieve rugged XRT-exclusive entrance and rear bumpers, black facet stills, black window trim, and added (7″) floor clearance.
The brand new 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT was noticed testing within the US earlier this week, forward of its official launch.
With an (AWD) dual-motor powertrain and 84 kWh battery, Hyundai stated the XRT is predicted to have a variety of 250 to over 280 miles. Though costs have but to be revealed, the XRT mannequin is predicted to be priced beneath the IONIQ 5 N, which begins at $67,495.
Is the Kona EV subsequent in line for the XRT remedy? It could possibly be with Hyundai launching new variants globally, just like the Inster EV Cross, unveiled for Europe final week.
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