Hyundai Kona Hybrid interior
Equipment is not in short supply, but it’s all a bit dull in the cabin.
Style
There hasn’t been much effort to inject a sense of style into the Hyundai Kona Hybrid interior, which is a shame for a model that is supposed to be an alternative to the genuinely stylish Peugeot 2008.
Sadly, there aren’t many positives to be drawn in terms of quality either. The centre of the dashboard has a large swathe of soft-touch plastics, but the rest of the interior looks and feels ordinary and although the glovebox has a damped action, its lid feels flimsy.
On the upside, the dashboard is straightforward to operate with two large knobs for the ventilation system that are easy to use when you’re driving. All Kona Hybrid models get a smart-looking colour touchscreen as standard.
In terms of seat materials, SE Connect and Premium models get perfectly acceptable black cloth upholstery while the Ultimate has black leather.
- Cash
- £21,965
- Monthly
- £197*
- Used
- £20,975
Infotainment
The Kona Hybrid’s standard features include a Bluetooth phone connection, DAB digital radio as well as USB and Aux plugs for playing music and charging your phone. All models come with steering-wheel-mounted controls for skipping tracks, changing radio stations and adjusting the volume.
SE models have a seven-inch colour screen that also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring – so you can seamlessly use the sat-nav and music apps on your smartphone on the Kona’s screen, which is much easier to use than the Hyundai’s native set-up.
Step up to a Premium or Ultimate model and there’s a 10.25in touchscreen, which is bright, clear and easy to use.
The high-end infotainment system includes an uprated eight-speaker Krell stereo with an amplifier and a sub-woofer. Although it’s certainly louder than the basic six-speaker system, it doesn’t offer the rich depth of sound you get in, say, the B&O Play stereo fitted to the Ford Puma.
Also worth mentioning is the head-up display fitted to Ultimate models. It projects information such as speed and sat-nav directions into your eyeline so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road as you drive along.
- Cash
- £21,965
- Monthly
- £197*
- Used
- £20,975
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*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.