Hyundai is in the midst of launching a series of ‘Go’ models, these being vehicles with less standard gear at appreciably lower prices.
The latest Hyundai Go is the Kona. It’s no stripper, having 7.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, USB charging, reversing camera, automatic headlights and roof racks. However it runs on 16-inch steel wheels.
Kona Go is powered by the same 110 kW 2.0-litre engine driving through a six-speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. It is priced at $23,500 to which on-road charges have to be factored in.
A 130kW 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive is optional on the Kona Go. Its recommended price is $27,000, again without on-road costs.
Safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS); and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
As well as introducing the Kona Go, Hyundai Australia has refreshed the others in the Kona range. The 2019 Kona Active, Elite and Highlander now have an 8.0-inch screen that provide access to satellite navigation, and feature a Krell eight-speaker premium audio.
There’s a power operated glass sunroof for 2019 Kona Highlander. In an interesting move you can specify the Highlander without the sunroof and instead have a Phantom-Black two-tone roof as a no-cost option. A smart marketing move as two-tone vehicles are starting to make a comeback.
MODEL RANGE
Go petrol: $23,500 (automatic)
Go diesel: $27,000 (DCT)
Active petrol: $25,500 (automatic)
Active diesel: $29,000 (DCT)
Elite petrol: $29,500 (automatic)
Elite diesel: $33,000 (DCT)
Highlander petrol: $35,500 (automatic)
Highlander diesel: $39,000 (DCT)
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.
