5 Reasons the 2020 Hyundai Kona Is the Leading Subcompact SUV

The 2020 Hyundai Kona has been ranked the leading subcompact SUV for 2020. Taking a closer look at this vehicle and all it has to offer shows why the Kona has come out on top.  

Balanced Driving Dynamics

The Kona crossover offers an impressive combination of handling ability and comfortable cruise. Its suspension absorbs most small bumps, which allows passengers to ride on the road and not worry about spilling their coffee.

This SUV can also handle light off-roading journeys, enhanced by available features like its hill descent control and locking rear differential. This crossover has stable steering and handles corners and turns with grace and agility in its AWD configuration.

Turbocharged Engine Option

The Kona offers a strong 175-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, which gives this little SUV a good deal of power and a livelier acceleration than would be expected from a compact vehicle.

The additional power is ideal for passing other vehicles and for general highway driving. The Kona also comes with a manual shift mode for better individual driver control. The fuel range on the turbocharged engine is 28 miles (city) and 32 miles (highway).

Impressive Interior cabin

Despite being one of the more affordable options in its class, the Kona looks and feels like a pricier vehicle on the inside, due to its optional leather upholstery, heated front seats, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Even the plastic accents inside are fine and robust, adding to the feeling of being in a far more expensive vehicle.  

Straightforward Infotainment System

Hyundai’s infotainment system is highly rated for both its responsiveness and user-friendly controls. In addition to the touch screen, it has physical controls on the center stack that are clear and easy to reach. All Kona models come with a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo system, two USB ports, Bluetooth, and remote keyless entry.

Additions and upgrades include an eight-speaker Infinity sound system, an 8-inch touch screen, a navigation system, HD Radio, satellite radio, wireless device charging, automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, and a sunroof.

Safety Features

Standard active safety features include daytime running lights, a rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor. The Kona has plenty of airbags, including driver and passenger airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front side airbags.

Additional safety options available include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, and a head-up display.

The 2020 Hyundai Kona has an incredible amount of features and options that make this compact and affordable SUV feel like a more expensive ride. When you add-up the Kona’s low base price, stylish leather interior option, sporty handling and suspension, turbocharged engine, and its easy-to-use information and entertainment system, it is easy to see why the Kona has been ranked the leading subcompact SUV. Visit us today at Crain Hyundai of Little Rock to test drive yours.

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