HYUNDAI'S little Kona SUV is getting the option of sporty N Line trim and a range of upgrades, including mild-hybrid tech.
The N Line stands apart from its stablemates thanks to its body colour claddings, mesh grille, spoilers and diamond-cut alloy wheels. Inside are red-stitched sport seats, metal pedals and leather or suede upholstery.
All Konas get a new front end design and at the back there are new taillights. The updated car is 40mm longer than before.
There are new paintwork colours and fresh interior trims, including a houndstooth seat coverings.
The digital screens are bigger than before and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is standard.
Hyundai's 'SmartSense' includes an impressive amount of safety kit for a small car. Blind-spot warning with collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-follow assist, rear-seat alert and a bunch of other clever technologies are included.
The top-of-the-range engine is a 1.6-litre petrol with 195bhp and a seven-speed double-clutch automatic gearbox. It can be had with either front- or four-wheel-drive.
A 48 volt mild-hybrid system can be had with the 134bhp 1.6-litre diesel - this engine can be had with a six-speed manual gearbox or the double-clutch auto and front- or four-wheel-drive.
The 48 volt mild-hybrid system can also be fitted to the 118bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine.
There is also a petrol-electric hybrid, with a combined output of 139bhp.
The pure electric Kona will also gain the new look and equipment of the rest of the range.
The updated Kona is due in showrooms later this year.
